Authorities at Gulu University have revealed that Kotido campus will be operational by August 2024.

The Campus will be housed at the former Kotido PTC that was among the 22 Primary Teachers Colleges which were phased out as part of the official transition away from Grade III and Grade V teaching qualifications in favor of requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

James Onono Ojok, Gulu University Public Relations Officer says this academic year, the campus is offering 2 courses including Bachelors in Public Administration and Bachelors of Education (Primary) under the Direct, Diploma, Graduate and Higher Education Access Certificate Entry Schemes.

According to Ojok, the university is already receiving applications that can be accessed on their website, adding that a team from Gulu University will be in Karamoja region to sensitize the public.

Sound byte [Ojok on Kotido campus]

While addressing councilors during the handing over of Kotido PTC infrastructure to Gulu University authorities in February 2023, Dr Sidonia Angom the chairperson task force Gulu University constituent college-Moroto said the Kotido campus was projected to benefit about 1,427 Grade 3 teachers spread across Karamoja sub region and the neighboring Teso, Lango and Acholi regions.