Championing Women’s Leadership at UCBC
Dr. Rebecca Wasingya’s Work Is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Dr. Rebecca Wasingya, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at UCBC, is a powerful example of how the university is unlocking women’s leadership potential. Since joining UCBC in 2016 – first as a visiting lecturer and later as a permanent faculty member – Dr. Wasingya’s journey reflects both academic excellence and servant leadership.
Her passion for economics began early, sparked by curiosity about price increases and monetary systems. This interest led her to specialize in monetary economics at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. Today, her research focuses on electronic money and its impact on African economies.
Beyond her academic expertise, Dr. Wasingya is deeply committed to encouraging and mentoring women at UCBC. She credits the university for believing in her and giving her space to grow: “UCBC has helped me, first and foremost, by believing in me. That trust allowed me to believe in myself and to develop a leadership style rooted in service.”
For Dr. Wasingya, servant leadership means serving with heart and humility and intentionally lifting others as you lead.
UCBC’s approach to leadership development has enabled capable women like Dr. Wasingya to step forward. She sees this impact firsthand from classrooms where women outnumber men to graduates equipped with the skills to lead in society. She actively supports women through initiatives such as the Nyota Leadership Program, where she serves as a facilitator, equipping women for leadership roles. Within her faculty, community engagement initiatives like Wakisha Neema support women entrepreneurs, recognizing that Congolese women are the backbone of the economy.
“I mentor many women and men and I work directly in the field thanks to the vision of UCBC and the support of those who believed in UCBC and in the potential of women,” she says.
Even as she recognizes the challenges facing women in Congo, Dr. Wasingya remains confident in women’s ability to lead: “I believe strongly in women’s leadership… women are capable. And I am living proof of that.”
Through mentorship, education, and advocacy, Dr. Wasingya continues to help shape a future where Congolese women are empowered to lead.
