This study investigates the impact of servant leadership on staff commitment in Ugandan public universities. Servant leadership, which prioritizes the needs of the team and motivates leaders to serve their staff, has gained traction in various organizational contexts. Despite its potential benefits, empirical research on its impact in Ugandan public universities is limited. The study examines whether and how servant leadership affects staff commitment in the education sector, aiming to close this knowledge gap. Data were collected from 214 employees of three public universities in Kampala, Uganda, using a servant organizational leadership assessment scale and an organizational commitment scale. The results show a significant and positive correlation between staff commitment and servant leadership behaviors. Servant leadership was found to be a strong predictor of staff commitment. The study suggests that university administrators should focus on valuing people, developing individuals, and exhibiting authenticity to enhance staff commitment. The findings have implications for leadership practices in Ugandan public universities and other educational environments, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership styles in fostering organizational commitment.This study investigates the impact of servant leadership on staff commitment in Ugandan public universities. Servant leadership, which prioritizes the needs of the team and motivates leaders to serve their staff, has gained traction in various organizational contexts. Despite its potential benefits, empirical research on its impact in Ugandan public universities is limited. The study examines whether and how servant leadership affects staff commitment in the education sector, aiming to close this knowledge gap. Data were collected from 214 employees of three public universities in Kampala, Uganda, using a servant organizational leadership assessment scale and an organizational commitment scale. The results show a significant and positive correlation between staff commitment and servant leadership behaviors. Servant leadership was found to be a strong predictor of staff commitment. The study suggests that university administrators should focus on valuing people, developing individuals, and exhibiting authenticity to enhance staff commitment. The findings have implications for leadership practices in Ugandan public universities and other educational environments, emphasizing the importance of effective leadership styles in fostering organizational commitment.