Awards & Honors

Over the course of his illustrious career, Professor Waswa Balunywa has been widely recognized for his exceptional contributions to education, leadership, entrepreneurship, and national development. His unwavering dedication to advancing business education in Uganda, coupled with his transformative leadership at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has earned him numerous prestigious national and international awards. The following is a compilation of some of the most notable honors and recognitions he has received:

🏅 National Honors and Awards

  1. Distinguished Order of the Nile – Class One (2023)
    Awarded by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for exceptional service to Uganda. 

  2. Highest Civilian Award of Uganda (2023)
    Presented during the National Labour Day celebrations, recognizing outstanding contributions to the nation. 

  3. Golden Jubilee Medal of Uganda
    Conferred in 2012 to honor exceptional service and loyalty to Uganda. 

🏆 Academic and Professional Recognitions

  1. Lifetime Achievement Award by the Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (2024)
    Recognized for outstanding contributions to human resource management and education. 

  2. Overall Winner – National Citizens Integrity Awards (2023)
    Honored for exemplary leadership and integrity in public service and education. 

🌍 International Recognition

  1. Honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling (2009)
    Awarded for significant contributions to entrepreneurship and education.