Bio-Cosmos, KIU Strengthen Partnership During Courtesy Visit

By Hattie Wright

Main Campus: On Wednesday, 21st October 2026, Kampala International University (KIU), hosted a delegation from Bio-Cosmos Uganda for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.

The visit provided an opportunity for both teams to review progress made since the signing of the MoU, discuss implementation strategies, and explore areas of collaboration in training, research, capacity building, and community-focused initiatives. Discussions also focused on aligning priorities and developing a roadmap for future joint programmes and projects.

Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Ngoma Muhammed, Vice Chancellor, reaffirmed KIU's commitment to the partnership, noting that strategic collaborations play a vital role in advancing the university's teaching, research, and community engagement agenda.

Dr. Joseph Gidraf Wanjala, Principal of the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning (CEODL), who has been spearheading engagements with Bio-Cosmos, briefed the university management on discussions held with the visiting delegation. He described the engagement as productive and highlighted plans to establish a joint implementation team that will oversee activities under the partnership framework.

Dr. Wanjala also reminded members of the five-year MoU signed between KIU and Bio-Cosmos and revealed that the two institutions will meet again on 5 November 2026 to develop a comprehensive work plan for the implementation of agreed activities.

According to Dr. Wanjala, the partnership will focus on professional training programmes, short courses, funded initiatives, joint research projects, and other collaborative opportunities expected to commence next year.

Speaking on behalf of Bio-Cosmos, Dag Kr. Norli, Chief Executive Officer, expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to his team and noted that the visit marked the organisation's fourth engagement with KIU since the establishment of the partnership.

"We have previously visited KIU Western Campus in Ishaka and have also scheduled a visit to KIU Dar-es-Salaam as we continue strengthening this partnership across the university's campuses," he said.

As a symbol of friendship and collaboration, Norli presented the Vice Chancellor with a Bio-Cosmos-branded T-shirt.

Other members of KIU that attended were Christine Ainebyoona Campus Administrator and Deputy University Secretary (Main Campus) and the Bio-Cosmos delegation included Dr. Richard Ochieng, Board Member; Dr. Joel Isanga, Board Member; Dr. Barbara Nerima, Board Member; and Rogers Mwase.

Background of the MoU

The Memorandum of Understanding between KIU and Bio-Cosmos was signed to establish a framework for long-term collaboration in areas of mutual interest. The partnership seeks to leverage the expertise and resources of both institutions to promote research, innovation, training, knowledge exchange, and community development initiatives. Through the five-year agreement, the two organisations aim to create opportunities for students, academic staff, and researchers to engage in impactful projects that contribute to sustainable development and skills enhancement. 

Conclusion

Closing the meeting, Prof. Ngoma thanked the Bio-Cosmos team for their continued commitment to the partnership and commended the progress made thus far. He expressed optimism about the future of the collaboration, noting that the foundation had been laid for more impactful engagements and tangible outcomes.

The Vice Chancellor reiterated KIU's dedication to the partnership, emphasising that the university's efficient decision-making structures would facilitate the timely implementation of agreed activities. He expressed confidence that the collaboration would yield significant benefits for both institutions while creating lasting impact for students, researchers, and the wider community.