Makerere University is set to celebrate the International Mother Language Day, observed annually year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
The celebrations will start with the Official Opening of the Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum. Sir
Edward Muteesa II was the 35th Kabaka of Buganda and the first President of the Republic of Uganda, and an alumnus of Makerere University.
Date and Time: Wednesday 21st February 2024, Museum Opening (8:30 - 10:00 am) Conference (10:00 am - 5:00 pm).
The Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum is located at Plot 95, Quarry Road, Makerere University. This site was the on-campus private residence of Sir Edward Muteesa II while he was a student of Literature at Makerere from 1943 to 1945.
The ceremony will be presided over by the Kabaka of Buganda represented by the Nnaalinnya Agnes Nabaloga. She will be accompanied by the Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga.
You are welcome to be part of the celebrations.