Genesis, evolution and current thrusts of Soroti University

Elders from Teso sub region in Eastern Uganda nursed a dream that one day, they would have a University in their area. This dream came true on 11th December 2011 when Uganda Government decided to set up a Public University known as Soroti University, located in Teso sub-region. The University was established by Statutory Instrument No. 34 of July 2015 as the 9th Public University under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001 as amended. Soroti University is governed by the University Council and Council Committees plus Senate and its Committees as stated the act. Based on its Vision of being an institution of Professionals and Innovators, the Niche of Soroti University is to provide knowledge, skills and innovations in applied sciences. The University’s thematic areas are: - Health Sciences; Engineering and Technology; Renewable Energy; applied Science and Science Education; Value addition courses and Food Science and Technology and currently has a population of 474 students. Key words: Applied Sciences, Energy, Innovators, Nuclear Science, Soroti University, Tropical Medicine, Uganda