Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT) was alive with joy and spiritual fervor on 21 st of June 2026, as the Tanzania Movement for Catholic Students (TMCS KIUT) held its 9th Grand Graduation Ceremony at the university’s Main Hall. The annual event, which brings together the Catholic community of KIUT to honour the achievements of its graduating members, which drew students, faculty, and well-wishers in celebration of faith, academics, and service.

The ceremony commenced with a Holy Mass, grounding the celebration in the Catholic tradition of thanksgiving and prayer. The Mass set a reflective and reverent tone for the proceedings that followed, reminding attendees that academic excellence, when rooted in faith and carries a deeper purpose beyond personal achievement. The Guest of Honour, Mr. Ragi Samwel, delivered an address that resonated deeply with both graduates and students in attendance. He challenged the graduating class to carry their Catholic values beyond the university gates, urging them to live lives that please God through their youth and to remain a positive influence and light to society. His words served as both a benediction and a call to purposeful living. The celebration was further enriched by a series of entertainment performances that added colour and vibrancy to the occasion.

The 9th Grand Graduation Ceremony stands as a testament to the enduring mission of TMCS KIUT nurturing graduates who are not only academically accomplished but also grounded in Christian values and committed to the greater good. As the Class of 2026 steps forward into new chapters of their lives, TMCS

KIUT extends its warmest congratulations, with the prayer that God’s guidance, grace, and favour accompany them in every endeavour.