Promoters of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) have strongly dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) that the proposed institution has stalled due to non-compliance with accreditation requirements, describing the assertions as misleading and inaccurate.
In a statement released today, the promoters said the allegations risk misinforming key stakeholders, including President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Parliament, and education regulators about the progress already achieved on the project.
According to the promoters, significant milestones have been realized, including the mobilisation of UGX 30 billion from President Museveni and an additional EUR 300 million pledged by international development partners to support infrastructure development in the Karamoja sub-region.
They further noted that more than 150 acres of land have already been secured, alongside the establishment of key facilities such as lecture halls, administrative offices, a library, student accommodation, a police post, and utility infrastructure including water and electricity. Construction of the administration block is currently at 42 percent completion.
The promoters emphasized that the university’s establishment complies fully with the provisions of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act and the conditions outlined in the Interim Authority Letter issued by NCHE on April 19, 2024.
The project is being spearheaded by the Catholic Dioceses of Kotido and Moroto together with the Catholic Lawyers Society International. The promoters also noted that President Museveni and Jessica Rose Alupo were designated Founding Chancellor and Founding Deputy Chancellor respectively under the NRA 10-Point Programme framework.
KAPATU applied for a provisional licence on October 27, 2025, and promoters say the application has already undergone vetting and verification by NCHE as the process toward full accreditation continues.
