KIU, Western Campus – Rhidah Bamwine, who will be graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at KIU’s 29th Graduation ceremony on July 13th encourages fellow graduands to make meaningful contributions to their communities.

“I encourage you to embrace the knowledge and skills you’ve gained, continually seek improvement, and make meaningful contributions to your communities,” Bamwine says.

He says the prospect of studying and graduating from KIU seemed like an impossible dream in the beginning but it has now become a reality.

“In the beginning, pursuing my career course at KIU seemed like an impossible dream, but it has now become a reality that I will cherish forever,” he reveals.

“The university offered a comprehensive training program with diverse lecturers and experiences across various sites, allowing me to explore beyond medical school and gain deeper insights socially and emotionally,” he adds.

Bamwine, who says he wants to pursue a Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology at KIU, is focused on improving maternal health and childcare services, applying the knowledge and skills he has acquired to make a positive impact in these areas. 

He says he faced some challenges during his time at university like adjusting to new course units in his second year but is quick to add that he turned it into an enriching problem-solving experience.

He encourages anyone looking for quality university education, especially in medicine, to join KIU because it has some of the best equipment and lecturers, who can give them the best training around.

Bamwine thanks his family, his friend Dr. Michael Funda and his mentor Dr. Ibrahim Bwaga for the wisdom, patience, and dedication they showed him during his course of study.