The Council governs Nkumba University and is constituted according to the provisions of the National Council for Higher Education and the Nkumba University Charter.
Its responsibilities include determining the mission, objectives, goals, strategies and policies for the progress of the institution. It must also ensure an environment that is conducive to attaining these goals efficiently, effectively, economically and ethically.
In addition, the Council has the responsibility of maintaining and ensuring a financially secure, healthy and viable environment and is accountable for all decisions made at Nkumba University. For further details download Council Rules and Guidelines
The Nkumba University Council is chaired by Dr. Dalton Elijah Ssegawa
Below are the council members:
| No. | Names | Status |
| 1. | Dr. Dalton Elijah Ssegawa | Chairperson |
| 2. | Mr. David Ssengendo | Vice-Chairperson |
| 3. | Prof. Jude T. Lubega | Member/VC |
| 4. | H.E Toka Victor Given | Member/Rep.Students’ Guild |
| 5. |
H.E NAKIVUMBI DOROTHY |
Member/Rep.Students’Guild |
| 6. | Mr. Mohammed Kalyango | Member/Trustee |
| 7. | Mr. Ben Kamya-Kintu | Member/Trustee |
| 8. | Dr. Andrew Kidda-Makubuya | Member/Trustee |
| 9. | Mr. Eddie Lule Kamya | Member/Trustee |
| 10. | Mr. Robert Odok-Oceng | Member/Rep MOES |
| 11. | Lt. Col. Robert Ssekidde | Member/Private Sector |
| 12. | Mr. Paul Peter Mubiru | Member/Private Sector |
| 13. | Mr. Jackson Ssonko | Member/Rep. Alumni Association |
| 14. | Ms. Anita Muhirwe Malinga | Member/Rep. Alumni Association |
| 15. | Dr. Ontegei Samson Omuudu | Member/Public |
| 16. | Ms. Florence Namubiru | Member/Public |
| 17. | Dr. Joyce Bukirwa Sessanga | Member/Senate |
| 18. | Assoc. Prof. Francis Wazwarahi Bwengye | Member/Senate |
| 19. | Mr. Naphtali Wakanyasi | Member/Staff Association |
| 20. | Ms. Robinah Walube | Member/Staff Association |
| 21. | Assoc. Prof. Francis Kasekende | Secretary to Council |
The University Council operates through its Rules and Procedures, and these are subject to the University Charter. The Council has committees that enable it to carry out its functions as per the Charter.
The following are the council committees:
- Executive Committee
- Establishment and Administration
- SANC
- Finance
- PtDC
- Estates and Works TCC
- SAC
- Audit
- University Senate