In September 2022, Uganda Martyrs University initiated an idea of Essay Writing Competition about the Uganda Martyrs and introduced it to Catholic-founded Secondary Schools (A’ Level).The vision behind this initiative was that the National Uganda Martyrs celebration on 3rd of June every year should come as a climax of a series of celebrations/initiatives to make the story of the Uganda Martyrs better appreciated in the whole country, but especially among young people. Particularly, it was thought that Uganda Martyrs University that bears the name of the Martyrs should hold a special place in these initiatives. As a high institution of learning, Uganda Martyrs University is prepared to lead in scholarship about the Martyrs and, even in future, house a museum of all artifacts concerning the Uganda Martyrs.
The pilot phase of the Annual Essay Writing Competition took place in the Diocese of Jinja, which led the National Celebration of the Uganda Martyrs on 3rd June 2023. 6 secondary schools were selected in Jinja. At UMU we received 23 essays from the 6 schools. 12 authors of the 23 essays were shortlisted for a final round of oral assessment at Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi Main Campus. Three top winners for 2023 were selected in the following order:
- Mondecee Isaac S.5 (Jinja College) – First Prize: UGX One Million, a scholarship (tuition waiver) to study at Uganda Martyrs University a course of one’s choice provided they qualify for the course, and a plaque.
- Masinde Ceasar S. 5 (Jinja College) 1st runner up: UGX One Million Two Hundred Thousand and a plaque.
- Balondemu Joshua S. 6 (St. Gonzaga Secondary School- Budini) 2nd runner up: UGX One Million and a plaque.
They received their awards at the sitting of the University Council, on 28th June 2023, presided over by the Chairman of the Council, His Grace Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, the Archbishopa of Gulu Archdiocese.
We warmly welcome MONDECEE ISAAC who will be joining UMU’s Faculty of Law on 11th August 2025.
