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By Dr. Julius Babyetsiza We conclude our series of articles examining the proof of concept for Global University Business Club Limited (GUBCCo). To recap, we explored…
I was taken aback last week as I read Gen. Museveni, who has been a central figure in Uganda’s political and economic turmoil for over 60…
By Dr. Julius Babyetsiza There are many ways to define a business model. Simply put, a business model explains how your business operates: how it creates…
My understanding of “Rationalization” of government agencies is to cut cost. Yet when we proposed Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) in 1990, we provided a revenue…
“Julius I have finished reading “Destined to Triumph”. William Faulkner, an American writer in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for literature said in his speech, “The…
I have come of age preaching and lobbying for GUBCCo’s support! While the U.S. and similar countries may not care, is the bar set too high for Uganda’s political and university leaders to grasp? Many of them have traveled widely, unlike the founder of GUBCCo, who has only journeyed through Moscow, Kiev, and Odessa. In the words of Professor PLO Lumumba, while standing on tall trees from elevated ground, have we failed to see what this saint has perceived from the ground?
Like or hate him, philosophy teacher Prof Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is one of Uganda’s best satirists of our time! The university lecturer’s latest satirical piece is testimony to this.
GUBCCo’s vision is to promote entrepreneurial universities in Uganda and globally. Our mission is to transform students’ business ideas into actionable initiatives by facilitating community engagement and commercializing student university-based business projects. Our objective is to enhance the transition of students and graduates into the labor market through entrepreneurship, self-employment, and improved employability. Our goal is to ensure universities contribute meaningfully to their communities and national development.
Museveni’s speech at the celebration of 62nd Independence Day Anniversary was anchored on the three historical missions and the five phases of recovery and advancement. Here’s what he said:









