Mathew Rukikaire
Mathew Rukikaire | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of Kabale University | |
| Member of the Uganda Parliament for Rukungiri District | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1938 |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | Politician, veterinarian, academic, university administrator |
Mathew Rukikaire (born 14 October 1938), is a Ugandan politician and university administrator who serves as the Chancellor of Kabale University. He was a member of the sixth Parliament of Uganda.[1][2]
Early life and education background
Rukikaire was born on 14 October 1938 in Kabale District to Ernest Nyabagabo and Enid Kagore. He attended Kigezi High School (lower school), Seseme Primary School and Nyakatare Primary School for his primary education and Ntare School for his secondary education.[1][2]
He attended King’s College Buddo for his A-Level studies. Rukikaire later joined Makerere University.[1][2]
Career
Rukikaire served as the Secretary of the Uganda People's Congress and as Secretary of the East African Industrial Board. He was also a Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County in Rukungiri District. In addition, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Commerce and worked as a government economist, East Africa to the European Economic Commission in Brussels.[3][4]
He served as a regional trading manager for Shell International. He also held ministerial positions, including Minister of Privatisation and Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. He was appointed Chancellor of Kabale University in October 2025 by President Yoweri Museveni. In addition, Rukikaire is the author of 70 Years a Witness and serves as Chairman of Pioneer Easy Bus Company.[5][1][2][6][4][7]
Awards
Mathew Rukikaire was awarded the Nalubaale Medal of Honour ,and was also the Order of Merit by King’s College Budo.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Kanyesigye, Nick (1 April 2026). "Canon Mathew Rukikaire Installed as Kabale University Chancellor". Kabale University News. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Rukikaire's school days and the road to exile under Obote". Monitor. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, Vision. "Court okays sale of National Bank of Commerce shares". New Vision. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Modest, reserved and principled". Monitor. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ Tugume, Godfrey (25 October 2025). "Museveni Appoints Canon Mathew Rukikaire as Chancellor of Kabale University". ChimpReports. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ Nantaba, Lukia. "Canon Mathew Rukikaire Installed as Kabale University Chancellor". Nilepost News. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ↑ Rukikaire, Matthew (2019). 70 years a witness: from colonialism to resistance and beyond: an autobiography. Kampala: Dominant Seven Publishers. ISBN 978-9970-9020-1-9.