Overview:
At Mulago Secondary School, 20 of the school’s top-performing students—each a leader in their class—were selected for a focused mentorship program.
On Saturday, 19th July 2025, the GKS Alumni Association Uganda organized two impactful events in Kampala aimed at empowering Uganda’s future leaders and enhancing collaboration among Korea-linked stakeholders.
The morning session took place at Mulago Secondary School, while the afternoon event was held at Arirang Hotel Kampala.
Both of these activities were supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uganda.
Career Guidance & Charity Event at Mulago Secondary School
At Mulago Secondary School, 20 of the school’s top-performing students—each a leader in their class—were selected for a focused mentorship program.
The activities included career guidance, scholarship awareness, cultural learning, and donation of study materials.
There was orientation on study opportunities in Korea by Isaiah Masiga (GKS alumnus), career guidance by alumni Edgar and Stephen before the donation of study materials by the Korea Alumni.
The donated items were 50 document bags and Korean traditional fans for participants, 50 books (History & Political Education) to Mulago School and K-POP T-shirts provided by KUFA.
Later that day, the GKS Alumni Uganda Reunion gathered alumni, embassy partners, academic leaders, and organization representatives at Arirang Hotel for networking, storytelling, and strategic collaboration.
The participants were GKS Alumni (6), GKS Outgoing students (4), Korea–Uganda Friendship Association (KUFA) board members (5), Saemaeul Undong (SMU) Uganda Center board members (6) and Korean Embassy officials (2).
There were presentations on Korean development and culture, the alumni experiences and reintegration stories, Korean food experience as well as networking and future planning discussions before a photo session.
These back-to-back events marked a milestone in the GKS Alumni Uganda Chapter’s mission—mentoring future leaders, expanding educational awareness, and uniting Korea-linked organizations for long-term collaboration.
We are humbled as the Embassy of Korea in Uganda for organizing these activities for empowering Uganda’s future leaders and enhancing collaboration among Korea-linked stakeholders.
Mr. Yi Seunghee, Korean Embassy Second Secretary
We welcome the GKS activities. The program could be a good momentum for changing the mindset of students who attended.
Moses Katende, Director of Studies at Mulago Secondary School
The first meeting with SMU and GKS Alumni is a good opportunity to build strong networks among all groups working with the Korean Embassy. I suggest such a union should be held every year.
Hebert, Chair of the Korea–Uganda Friendship Association (KUFA)
We welcome this activity. The participants from various groups are highly encouraged to become members of SMU Uganda.
Mr. Solomon, President of SMU Uganda
