Mariam Luyombo

Mariam Luyombo
Born
Dorothy Nanziri

(1962-11-22) November 22, 1962[1]
Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda[1]
NationalityUgandan
Education
Occupations
  • Educational entrepreneur
  • Educator
Organization(s)Taibah Group of Schools (Founder, Director)
Known forFounding the Taibah Group of Schools
SpouseHajji Abbas Luyombo
Children3
Awards
  • Uganda's Golden Jubilee Medal (2014)
  • World of Difference Award (TIAW) (2015)
  • Rotary Club Award for Young Women Entrepreneurs (1995)

Mariam Luyombo (born Dorothy Nanziri on 22 November 1962)[1] is a Ugandan educational entrepreneur. She is best known as the founder and director of the Taibah Group of Schools in Uganda.[2][3] Luyombo is recognized for her contributions to education and entrepreneurship in Uganda, for which she has received several awards, including Uganda's Golden Jubilee Medal.

Early life and education

Mariam Luyombo was born Dorothy Nanziri in Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda.[1] She attended Mount Saint Mary's College Namagunga for her secondary education.[1][4] She converted to Islam in her youth and subsequently adopted the name Mariam.[1]

Luyombo pursued higher education at Makerere University in Kampala, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a concurrent Diploma in Education (B.A. Ed.) in 1985, majoring in English language and literature. She later obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed) in English Language and Literature from the same university in 1997.[1][5] She has also undertaken various business and leadership courses in Uganda and the United States, including programs at the Aspen Institute as an Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) Fellow.[5][3]

Career

Early teaching career

Mariam Luyombo began her career as a secondary school teacher. She taught at Makerere College School from 1987 to 1988.[6] Following this, she taught at St. Joseph's Secondary School Nsambya from 1988 to 1990.[6] Luyombo also served as a teacher of Literature in English at Nabisunsa Girls' School.[1]

Founding of Taibah Schools

Driven by a desire to create a different educational environment, Luyombo ventured into establishing her own schools. In 1991, with a modest startup capital, she founded her first school, Taibah High School, initially located in a rented house in Kawempe, Kampala.[1] The school later moved to a new campus. She described her motivation as wanting to create a school where students were treated with respect and encouraged, moving away from what she perceived as overly punitive environments in some existing schools.[1]

The success of Taibah High School led to the expansion of the Taibah educational institutions. She subsequently founded:

  • Silver Spoon Daycare Center in Kampala in 1996.
  • Taibah Junior School on Entebbe Road in 1998.
  • Taibah College School, also on Entebbe Road, in 2000, offering secondary education with a focus on international curricula.[1][7]

As the director of the Taibah Group of Schools, Luyombo has overseen their growth into reputable institutions known for academic performance and a holistic approach to education.[2]

Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association (UWEAL)

In 2013, Mariam Luyombo served as the executive director of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL).[6] During her tenure, she was involved in advocating for women's entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for businesswomen in Uganda.

Other ventures and activities

Luyombo has been involved in various business development programs and mentorship activities. Her experience as an entrepreneur has made her a figure in discussions about business and education in Uganda.[2] She became a Fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative East Africa, which is part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.[5][3]

In 2006, she and her family made plans to migrate to Canada.[1] While she maintains strong ties and responsibilities with Taibah Schools in Uganda, she has also established residency in Ontario, Canada, where she has been involved in business activities.[3]

Awards and recognition

Mariam Luyombo's contributions to education and entrepreneurship have earned her several accolades:

  • In 1995, she received the first national Rotary Club Award for Young Women Entrepreneurs, also recognized by New Vision.[5][1]
  • The Mount St. Mary's College Namagunga Old Girls' Association recognized her with an award in 1998.[5]
  • In 2001, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) awarded her a certificate of recognition for championing educational change in Uganda.[5]
  • She was a recipient of Uganda's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2014, awarded by President Yoweri Museveni for her "distinguished service in the field of education as the proprietor of Taibah Schools" and her entrepreneurship.[8][9]
  • In 2015, she was among the recipients of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference Award.[10][5]

Personal life

Mariam Luyombo is married to Hajji Abbas Luyombo, who is also involved in the Taibah Group of Companies.[1][11] Together, they have three children.[1] As of recent reports, while she directs Taibah Schools in Uganda, she also resides in Ontario, Canada.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Nantume, Rebecca (2018-09-24). "Mariam Luyombo's beautiful story with Taibah schools". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Balance life, managers told". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Profile: Mariam Luyombo". Aspen Global Leadership Network. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  4. ^ Kasyate, Simon. "Mulyagonja's long journey from Jinja to judge to IGG". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "Fellows: Mariam Luyombo". Africa Leadership Initiative East Africa Foundation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  6. ^ a b c "Some of Uganda's richest women". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  7. ^ "Profile: Hajati Mariam Luyombo, Director Taibah Group of Schools". Uganda Muslim Press. February 2015. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  8. ^ Kaweesa, Dalton. "ICC Is Instrument Of Post-colonial Hegemony - Museveni". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  9. ^ "Lazy workforce derails growth, says Museveni". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  10. ^ "2015 World of Difference Award Winners & Champions". The International Alliance for Women (TIAW). Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  11. ^ Ayuro, Martha (24 March 2004). "Uganda: Taibah Tourney Set". allafrica.com. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
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