The Association of Public Administration Students (APAS) was established on April 18, 2024, to serve students pursuing Public Administration studies across various levels of higher education, from certificate and diploma programs to bachelor’s degrees. Postgraduate Public Administration students act as advisors to the association. Currently, APAS operates a single chapter at the Kampala International University in Tanzania (KIUT), where the association was originally founded.

The vision behind the creation of APAS emerged from the unwavering determination, passion, and commitment of its founder, Mr. Mpipi Adamu, a first-year student at the time, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public administration at KIUT. Along with a group of trusted colleagues, Mr. Mpipi recognized the value of unity in career development. They saw the potential of enhancing skills, raising awareness, addressing student-related issues, and fostering greater cooperation. This could be most effectively achieved through collective strength rather than individual effort, which inspired the formation of APAS. The association’s primary objective is to unite Public Administration students for mutual growth and support.

Following the receipt of a registration and approval letter from the Directorate of Student Affairs, the association conducted its first general election. The election process was overseen by a committee of postgraduate students, who serve as advisors to the association. Mpipi Adamu was elected as the first President of the Association, with Majaliwa R. Majaliwa serving as the Vice President. Other positions filled through the election included General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Head Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator, Head of Publications, Assistant Publications Officer, and Treasurer.