After many years of hard work from the Faculty of Commerce, Makerere University to Makerere University Business
School , it was finally time for Ms. Roy Nyago Giibwa, one of the long serving staff in the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce to retire from School service. “As the Faculty bid her farewell on September 12, 2024, and prepares for the new beginning that no longer involves MUBS, Ms. Roy had mixed emotions. “Iam feeling excited, but I am also feeling sad to leave everyone behind. You know, after 34years, it is not easy to say goodbye. Actually, it is never easy to say good bye,” she said.

She executed her tasks with precision, care and a smile on her face. She made it her daily mission to ensure the office space was clean and tidy for the smooth operations of the office. Very welcoming and friendly to everyone.
At the same event, the Dean Faculty of Commerce Assoc. Prof. Rachel Mindra Katoroogo advised staff who are still in service to start planning for retirement now and not to wait when they have clocked 50 years.

“As a faculty we try to make sure that staff are happy and accorded equal opportunities, that is why we organized
such a function to bid our colleague farewell and wish her success in her new journey. The impact and contribution that Roy has made in MUBS will not to be forgotten. I therefore challenge each one of us to do things that impact on other people’s lives and the institution positively. We want to see that everyone is doing well, Roy is happy and ready for retirement, reflect on this and prepare for your retirement”, she advised.

Assoc. Prof. Irene Nalukenge, Deputy Dean Faculty of Commerce said as a faculty they are happy that Roy is not afraid of retirement and advised the staff to behave well at workplace because the people you work with speak on your behalf while you are away. The small things you do at the workplace count a lot. “Thank you Roy for the
service you offered to MUBS and thank you for your social commitment”. Assoc Prof Nalukenge added.

Staff in the Department of Accounting described Roy as social, exceptional, kind, loving, a mentor, trainer, confidential and a mother. Assoc Prof Rodgers Matama, Head of Department Accounting where Roy was serving. said that Roy was mindful about everyone and always kept the Department very orderly. ” She is very confidential. If you are good, even your bosses will fight for you”, he added. But while so much will change for Roy, a lot will stay the same. Tidying the house, rearranging her cupboards and drawers and cooking for her family will
remain part of her to-do list.