City tycoon Patrick Bitature was today officially unveiled as the Chancellor of Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU). Bitature, who is believed to be the second wealthiest Ugandan after Sudhir Ruparelia addressed the 6th cohort of graduands of the mentioned university.
The Board of Directors of UTAMU in an appointment instrument dated 17th September 2021 and signed by Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, the Board Chairman, appointed Dr. Patrick Bitature, the 2nd Chancellor of UTAMU for a period of four (4) years with effect from 17th September 2021.
Dr. Bitature takes over from Hon. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, the Former Vice President of the Republic of Kenya who served as the Founding Chancellor of UTAMU.
Musyoka, was first appointed as Chancellor of UTAMU in June 2013 for a period of four (4) years and his contract was renewed for the second and last 4-year term in June 2017.
While commenting on his new role, Bitature revealed that he accepted it, adding that he is honored to be the university’s second Chancellor.
“I was honoured today to address the 6th cohort of graduands of Uganda Technology and Management University as the Chancellor. It is with a great deal of humility that I have accepted my role.” He said.
While Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Bitature told graduands that a degree is not a sure ticket to a good job or good life. He advised that the qualification is part of the journey but not an end on its own.
“First of all let’s all agree that graduating is not a sure ticket to a good job and a good life. It is part of the process or the journey, but not an end on its own. Now that you are armed with the degree, what is equally important is having a positive attitude and positive mindset.” Bitature advised.
Patrick Bitature is the founder, chairman and CEO of Simba Group of Companies, an East African conglomerate, with interests in telecoms, energy production, mining, media, real estate, travel, and leisure. Some of the companies under Simba Group of Companies include: Simba Telecoms Limited, Kampala Protea Hotel, Eletromaxx Limited that generates over 70 megawatts from Tororo Thermal Power Station, Simba Mining Limited, Simba Dairy Farm, Tororo Solar Power Station, and Protea Hotel Kampala Marriott Skyz.
