Son of Boda Boda Rider Graduates with Medicine Degree at Makerere’s University

A son of a boda boda rider has graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery during the 76th graduation ceremony at Makerere University, drawing praise online and inspiring many across the country.

Kasekende Fulugensio completed the demanding medical degree, marking a major academic milestone for his family. His achievement quickly gained attention after photos circulated on social media showing him in his graduation gown standing beside his father, a motorcycle rider who supported his education through years of hard work.

In one of the widely shared images, his father is seated on his boda boda by the roadside, while the new doctor stands proudly next to him. Another photo shows the two smiling together, capturing a moment of pride and relief after years of sacrifice.

The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, commonly known as MBChB, is among the most rigorous programs offered at Makerere. It requires several years of classroom instruction, laboratory training, hospital rotations, and continuous assessments. Completing the course demands discipline, financial stability, and strong emotional support systems.

For families that depend on daily earnings from the informal sector, sustaining a child through medical school can be particularly challenging. Tuition fees, study materials, clinical requirements, and daily living expenses often stretch household resources. In this case, the father’s work as a boda boda rider provided the foundation that made the academic journey possible.

The graduation ceremony brought together thousands of students from different colleges and disciplines. While many celebrated personal achievements, stories such as this stood out for the powerful message they carry about determination and opportunity.

Education experts often describe higher education as one of the most reliable pathways for social mobility. In Uganda’s current economic climate, where many young people face limited employment opportunities, milestones like this reinforce the belief that persistence and family support can open doors once thought unreachable.

For Kasekende Fulugensio and his family, the graduation represents more than the award of a degree. It signals the fulfillment of a shared dream, built on years of daily effort, sacrifice, and faith in a better future.