The establishment of Muteesa I Royal University (MRU) was a dual inspiration and motivation by Ssabasajja Kabaka Muwenda Mutebi II and promoted by the Executive Committee of the Buganda Kingdom, headed by the Katikkiro. The basic preparatory work was carried out by the Buganda University Task Force (BUTF), which was inaugurated by Katikkiro of Buganda on 8th June 2004 and submitted its final report on 2nd December 2004.
Muteesa I Royal University main campus is located in Kirumba Masaka town 120km west of Kampala.
The second campus is located at Kakeeka-Mengo in Kampala city along Wakaliga road.
MRU is striving to become the best university of its kind nationally and regionally. The university’s philosophy, vision, mission and core values are key road-maps to the pursuance of its dream.