4 Notable alumni of Islamic University in Uganda
Updated: May 10, 2026 EliteDegrees
Islamic University in Uganda is ranked #6,344 in the world and #9 in Uganda by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Islamic University in Uganda sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Islamic University in Uganda won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Robinah Nabbanja
1969-. (aged 57)
teacher
politician
Robinah Nabbanja is a Ugandan educator and politician. She is the first female and current Prime Minister of Uganda. She was formally confirmed by the Parliament on 21 June 2021 replacing Ruhakana Rugunda, who was then appointed to the post of Envoy for Special Duties In The Office Of The President of Uganda. Born to the late John kayiira who...
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2. Jennifer Makumbi
poet
writer
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi is a Ugandan-British novelist and short story writer. Her doctoral novel, The Kintu Saga, was shortlisted and won the Kwani? Manuscript Project in 2013. It was published by Kwani Trust in 2014 under the title Kintu. Her short story collection, Manchester Happened, was published in 2019. She was shortlisted for the 2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for...
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3. Faridah Nakazibwe
1984-. (aged 42)
journalist
Faridah Nakazibwe is a Ugandan journalist, who was appointed as Head of News at NTV Uganda, effective 31 March 2021. Replacing Josephine Karungi, who took up a job with the World Bank, as a communications consultant. Nakazibwe is also a Luganda news anchor and was a host of Mwasuze Mutya, a show that airs on Nation Television Uganda and Spark...
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4. Lukia Isanga Nakadama
1970-. (aged 56)
educator
politician
Lukia Isanga Nakadama, sometimes written Rukia Isanga Nakadama, is a Ugandan businesswoman, educator and politician. She is the current Third Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister Without Portfolio, effective 9 June 2021.
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