Gulu, Uganda | Gulu University on June 18 announced the promotion of nine senior academics to the rank of associate professors, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s growth and strengthening its academic and research capacity.
The promotions cut across several faculties, including Medicine, Science, Business and Development Studies, Agriculture and Environment, Peace and Strategic Studies, and Education and Humanities.
The newly promoted are:
Assoc. Prof. James Okello – Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine
Assoc. Prof. David Ross Olanya – Public Administration and Management, Faculty of Business and Development Studies
Assoc. Prof. Kenneth Olido – Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Development Studies
Assoc. Prof. Stephen Wamala Kalule – Rural Development and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
Assoc. Prof. Juliana A. Obika – Security Studies, Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies
Assoc. Prof. Denis Thaddeus Ofoyuru – Educational Planning, Faculty of Education and Humanities
Assoc. Prof. Robert Opiro – Biology, Faculty of Science
Assoc. Prof. Denis Okello – Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
Assoc. Prof. Sidonia Angom Ochieng – Chairperson of the Gulu University Taskforce in Moroto
The latest promotions bring the number of full professors at Gulu University to ten.
In the same promotion exercise, nine senior academic staff were elevated to the rank of senior lecturers.
Among those promoted to senior lecturers are Dr. Denis Noni (Biosystems Engineering), Dr. Francis Atube (Science Education), Dr. Bernard Abola (Mathematics), and Dr. George Opiyo, among others.
According to James Ojok Onono, the university’s communications officer, the promotions represent a major achievement for Gulu university as it continues to position itself as a community-oriented institution committed to driving transformation in Northern Uganda and beyond.
“This is a significant milestone for the university. It strengthens our capacity in teaching, research, and community engagement while enhancing our contribution to regional and national development,” Onono said.
He noted that for many years, the university faced challenges arising from a limited number of senior academics in several disciplines.
However, he described the promotions as a strong indication of institutional growth and academic excellence as the university concludes the 2025/2026 financial year.
Onono explained that the promotion process is rigorous and is overseen by a committee chaired by deputy vice chancellor academic affairs Prof. Okello Davy David Owiny.
He supported by external peer reviewers to ensure transparency and academic integrity.
Currently, Gulu University employs 657 staff members, including 273 academic staff, 150 administrative staff, and the remainder serving in various support roles.
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