Faculty of Education

Dr. Elizabeth Amongi

Faculty Dean

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Education. Our Faculty is guided by a clear, purposeful and strategic vision: ‘To be a centre of excellence in education that prepares innovative, ethical, and competent educators and institutional administrators’. This vision reflects our firm commitment to transforming education through quality teaching, research, community engagement and leadership.


In line with this vision, our mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programmes through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement that develop ethical, competent, and innovative educators and institutional administrators capable of advancing educational practice, leadership, and national and global development. We strive to ensure that our programmes are relevant, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of learners, institutions, and society.

The Faculty of Education at Lira University places strong emphasis on academic excellence, integrity, innovation, and service to the community. Through rigorous scholarship, professional training, and meaningful partnerships, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to address contemporary educational challenges and to lead positive change in diverse academic settings.

I warmly invite students, staff, alumni, and our partners to actively engage in the life of the Faculty as we work together to advance quality education and sustainable development. Together, we can uphold our shared values and realise our collective aspirations.

Dr. Amongi Elizabeth
Dean Faculty

Faculty Overview



FACULTY VISION

To be a centre of excellence in education that prepares innovative, ethical, and competent educators and institutional administrators.



FACULTY MISSION

To provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programmes through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement that develop ethical, competent, and innovative educators and institutional administrators capable of advancing educational practice, leadership, and national and global development.



FACULTY CORE VALUES

“Excellence, Integrity and Ethics, Innovation and Creativity, Learner-centredness, Research and Scholarly Inquiry, Community Engagement and Service, Leadership and Professionalism, Equity and Inclusiveness”

Running Programmes in the Faculty

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Departments in the Faculty

Department of Science and Vocational Education

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Department of Distance Learning and External Studies

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Department of Professional Studies

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Staff Members

Dr. Elizabeth Amongi

Faculty Dean

PhD in Psychology, MSc in Work and Organisational Management, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Education Secondary.

Gad Kwizera

Deputy Dean

PhD in Agricultural and Applied Biosciences-Candidate, MSc in Agric Education and Extension, Bachelor of Teacher Education-Agric, Diploma in Education

Dr. Ocen Laury Lawrence

Lecturer

PhD in Social Studies, Master of Arts in Philosophy, Master of Arts in Literature, Bachelor of Arts with Education

Dr. James Mbaziira

Lecturer

PhD Geography, MSc. In Geography, Bachelor of Arts with Education.

Dr. Epila Jackie

Lecturer

PhD. Applied Biological Sciences, MSc. Environmental Sanitation, BSc. Industrial Chemistry

Dr. Francis Onyilo

Senior Lecturer

 PhD in Plant Pathology and Biotechnology, Master Science in Nematology (Applied Agro- ecosystem), Bsc. Agriculture

Mr. Aloka Bonny

Teaching Assistant

PhD in Agricultural and Applied Biosciences Candidate, MSc Nutrition & Rural Development, Bachelor of Agriculture.

Assoc. Prof Richard Opaka AWICHI

Proffessor

PhD in Mathematical Statistics, MSc in Mathematical Statistics, BSc with Education-Physics/Mathematics 

Richard Omara

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in Religion in Contemporary Society, MA Educational Leadership and School Improvement, BA Social and Philosophical Studies with Education

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Assoc. Prof. Alex Samuel Bamunoba

Professor

PhD in Mathematics, MSc in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science with Education Mathematics/Physics

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Dr. Obuku Andrew Ekii

Lecturer

PhD in Immunology and Virology, MSc in Immunology and Virology, Bachelor of Science with Education

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Dr. Kato Kimata Joshua

Lecturer

PhD in Education, Master of Educational Policy Planning and Management, Bachelor of Education.

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Dr. Rugut Cornelius Kipleting

Lecturer

PhD Curriculum studies, Master of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Education-Arts (Moi University, Kenya).

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Dr. Kintu John

Lecturer

PhD in Linguistics, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Diploma in Education Secondary.

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Dr. Okello Alex

Lecturer

PhD-Physics, PGD in Information Technology, Master of Science-Physics, PGD in Education, BSc -Physics and Mathematics.

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Dr. Murongo Marius Flarian

Lecturer

PhD in Dryland Resources Management, MSc in Agroecology, Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education

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Mr. Eling Jimmy

Lecturer

PhD Candidate, Master of Science in Physics, BSc With Education-Physical (Gulu University)

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Dr. Okello Ivan Odongo

Lecturer

PhD in Psychology Candidate, Master of Educational Psychology, Bachelor of Teacher Education (Kyambogo University)

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Ms. Ayo Eunice

Lecturer

PhD in Mathematics-Candidate (Makerere University), MSc in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science-Mathematics Major (Makerere University)

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Mr. Opio Ismail

Lecturer

PhD in Mathematics-Candidate, MSc in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science-Mathematics Major

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Mr. Makoko Apollo Kissa

Teaching Assistant

Bachelor of Science with Education (Islamic University in Uganda), Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Electronics

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Mr. Odongo Silver

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Science in Chemistry (Makerere University), Bachelor of Science with Education-Chemistry (Makerere University)

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Rev. Fr. Panya Peter

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Education Administration and management, Master of Arts in Religious Studies, PGD in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, PGD in Education, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Theology

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Mr. Obua Geoffrey

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in Geography, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Education (Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo)

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Ms. Alonyo Sharon

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in geography (Kyambogo University), Bachelor of Arts with Education (Kyambogo University)

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Ms. Apio Everline

Assistant Lecturer

MSc in Tropical Entomology and Parasitology-Candidate (Gulu University), Master of Public Health, Bachelor of Science with Education

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Mr. Ojuka Jonathan

Assistant Lecturer

MSc in Plant Breeding and Genetics-on track, BSc in Agriculture (Busitema University), Diploma in Crop Science (Busitema University)

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Mr. Wanyonyi Masinde Geoffrey

Assistant Lecturer

PhD in History-Candidate, Master of Arts in History, Bachelor of Education with Arts.

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Mr. Kella Allan

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Science in Physics (Kyambogo University), Bachelor of Science with Education (Islamic University in Uganda)

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Mr. Todo Moses

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Science in Physics (Makerere University), Bachelor of Science Education (Busitema University), Diploma in Education

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Mr. Mugiimba Ronald

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Science in Physics-Candidate (Busitema University), Bachelor of Science Education (Makerere University)

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Ms. Akubu Joan

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in Literature (Makerere University), Bachelor of Arts with Education (Kyambogo University)

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Ms. Akello Victoria

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in Lingusitics and English Language (Gulu University), Bachelor of Arts with Education (Kyambogo University)

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Mr. Adoko Denis Walter

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in African Languages (Makerere University), Bachelor of Education – Arts, Diploma in Education Secondary

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Mr. Omara Denis Just

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Science in Sports Science (Kyambogo University), Bachelor of Science in Sports Science (Gulu University), Diploma in Education

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Mr. Ojok Simon

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Kampala International University), Bachelor of Education (Bugema University)

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Ms. Wanjiko Diana Grace

Assistant Lecturer

Bachelor of Science with Education-Physical (Kyambogo University)

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Mr. Kimbowa Peter

Assistant Lecturer

Bachelor of Community Psychology and Psychotherapy (Lira University)

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Ms. Nyirabyiringiro Sharon

Assistant Lecturer

Bachelor of Teacher Education (Kiswahili/PES), Diploma in Education (Kiswahili/English Language)

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Mr. Ediedu Moses

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts and Design (Kyambogo University), Bachelor of Arts in Education (Kyambogo University).

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Mr. Enou Simon

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Teacher Education, Diploma in Teacher Education, Grade III Teachers’ Certificate

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Mr. Okech Patrick

Assistant Lecturer

Masters in Science Education, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Teacher Education, Grade III Teacher’s Certificate.

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Ms. Abuch Mirriam Atim

Assistant Lecturer

Master of Development Studies (Uganda Christian University), Bachelor of Education (Uganda Christian University), Diploma in Education

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Ms. Akullu Dorlly Ruth

Secretary

Bachelor of Secretarial and Administrative Practice (Team University), Diploma in Secretarial and Information Management

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Ms. Twaha Rehema

Lab Attendant

Diploma in Science Technology Biological – on track (Bugema University), Certificate in Laboratory Science Technology(Mbarara University)

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Mr. Nekgiwu Abraham Lincoln

Assistant Technican

Diploma in Science Technology Biological – on track (Kyambogo University), Certificate Laboratory Science Technology (Kyambogo University)

Ms. Arinde Betty

Laboratory Attendant

Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Production

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Mr. Ajoli Wilfred

Lab Attendant

Certificate in General Laboratory Management

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Mr. Ogwang Fred

Lab Attendant

Certificate in General Laboratory Management

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Mr. Opio Peter

Office Attendant

Certificate in Medical Records Management

Visiting Staffs

Dr. Elizabeth Amongi

Faculty Dean

PhD in Psychology, MSc in Work and Organisational Management, Bachelor of Education, Diploma in Education Secondary.

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Department of Science and Vocational Education.

Department of Distance Learning and External Studies

Department of Professional Studies

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