Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy

Prof. Denis Musinguzi Ph.D.

Dean, Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy

deanfpd@kapatu.ac.ug

The Dean

Prof. Denis Musinguzi is a prominent academic, leader, and consultant with extensive expertise in governance, peace, and development. He is the Dean of the Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy, and a member of the Task Force for Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU). Holding a PhD in Governance and Peace Studies from Uganda Martyrs University in collaboration with the University of Manitoba, Canada, funded under the prestigious UPEACE-IDRC PhD Fellowship, he also holds a Master of Arts degree in Ethics and Public Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, all from Makerere University in Uganda.

He has previously served as Senior Lecturer, Dean School of Arts and Social Sciences, and Head of the Department of Governance, Peace and International Studies at Uganda Martyrs University. His extensive teaching and research profile encompasses governance, administration and management, public policy, peacebuilding, post-conflict transformation, and community empowerment. Supported by a strong academic background, Prof. Musinguzi has significantly contributed to shaping policies and fostering peace through his work as an academic and development consultant for local and multinational organizations. His experience as an external examiner for various universities further highlights his deep knowledge of higher education and research across national and international levels. He is fully committed to the pacification, development, and transformation of Karamoja, the Ateker region, and the entire Great Lakes region of Africa.

Faculty Overview

The Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy is one of the cornerstone faculties that are core to the foundational ethos of Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU). It aims to offer cutting-edge education that will transform Karamoja region as a beacon of peace and stability against the history of communal conflicts and cattle rustling that have crippled development and prosperity of that region.

For decades, the Karamoja region has remained a bedrock of both communal and cross-border insurgency fueled primarily by cattle rustling and the proliferation of arms since independence. The insurgency has perpetuated instability, which has crippled service delivery, security and development efforts in the region.

The Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy seeks to empower a new generation of peace builders and diplomats by offering transformative academic experience that nurtures peace and harmonious relations, and contributes to the development and socio-economic transformation of the region and beyond.

It will produce graduates who are equipped with knowledge and skills in peace building and effective diplomacy, who will serve as catalysts of change at the local, regional, and global levels.

The faculty adopts a holistic approach to education, integrating both theoretical and practical learning to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Its guiding philosophy recognizes that both peace and diplomacy are the foundations and guarantors of stability, peaceful relations and sustainable development.

The apprenticeship model of training Diplomats and Foreign Service officers will be reinforced with intellectual knowledge and ethical values as an effective way of preparing graduates for government and diplomatic service.

Peace studies will be taught as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry and practice that aims to contribute to sustainable peace, stability and development at all levels of society. The interdisciplinary connection between peace, diplomacy, security, and human rights will be maintained across different programs.

Through its innovative programs, the Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy at KAPATU aspires to be a center of excellence and a hub of vibrant and diverse community of scholars and practitioners, shaping the next generation of leaders dedicated to fostering sustainable peace and development in Karamoja and beyond.

Academic Staff

Academic Programmes

SN	PROGRAMME OFFERED	CODE	DURATION	ENTRY LEVEL
1	Doctor of Philosophy: Peace	PhD	3 Years	Master’s Degree
2	Masters of Philosophy	MPhil	2 Years	Bachelor’s Degree
3	Masters of International Relations and Diplomacy	Mir-D	2 Years	Bachelor’s Degree
3	Bachelor of Philosophy in Peace and Strategic Studies	BPhil	3 Years	A-Level or its Equivalent
4	Diploma in Peace, Leadership, and Strategic Studies	DPPLSS	2 Years	A-Level or its Equivalent
5	Certificate in Peace, Leadership, and Strategic Studies	CPPLSS	1 Year	Karacunas, Warriors, Karamojong elders

Academic Units & Departments

Department of Environmental Diplomacy