Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) and Tooro Kingdom have signed a five-year bilateral cooperation agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve the livelihoods of communities in the kingdom.
The agreement was signed on Friday at MMU’s main campus in Saaka, Fort Portal, by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pius Coxwell Achanga and Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomire.
The partnership will provide a framework for the university and kingdom to strengthen academic and research capacity and work with local communities.
Areas of cooperation include the possible provision of kingdom land to support MMU’s expansion, including its agriculture department, and strengthening the King Oyo model farm in Kyenjojo District as a learning centre for farmers.
The MoU also provides for scholarships to help address school dropouts and for the promotion of Tooro heritage through university teaching.
Achanga said he had sought an audience with Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I to discuss how the university and kingdom could work together.
He pledged MMU’s continued support for kingdom activities.
Rwomire said research should guide the kingdom’s plans and expressed confidence that MMU would provide useful research findings.
He added that he was aware of the university’s need for land and that the matter would be presented to the king.
Rwomiire hailed MMU for its knowledge contribution to the community of towards through local tailored education programs.
Rwomiire said in the coming days, they will be announcing the Tooro Kingdom strategic plan.
The MoU rans up to 2030 but with both parties saying they are commitment to go beyond this time frame-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
