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Mr. Bruno Onzima

Member Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy

He is a member of the Faculty of Peace and Diplomacy; Karamoja Peace and Technology University.

Overview And Experience

Bruno Onzima is an accomplished academic and development leader with over 19 years of experience in international relations, diplomacy, education, strategic leadership, and program management. Known for mobilising multi-million-dollar resources, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research, designing inclusive policies, and fostering long-term partnerships across educational, government, and humanitarian sectors, he is committed to building resilient, globally engaged communities.

As a Ugandan citizen, he specialises in lecturing, research supervision, institutional capacity assessment, policy formulation, and strategic planning. He has led efforts in academic program assessments, accreditation, and curriculum enhancements to align with global best practices.

As Head of Department, he has built strong collaborations with local and international institutions to boost research output, academic partnerships, and capacity-building. He teaches courses such as Political Science, Comparative Politics, Research Methods, and Global Governance, using student-centered approaches to promote critical thinking and global citizenship.

He has authored and co-authored research on governance, gender equity, refugee integration, and sustainable development, influencing academic discourse and national and international policies.

A passionate advocate for gender equality, public health, and refugee protection, he has led initiatives focused on marginalised groups, including displaced persons, refugees, and underserved host communities. My work applies participatory methodologies like the Theory of Change and the Graduation Approach, driving systemic transformation and economic recovery.