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The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has emphasized the critical role of education in shaping children’s futures, urging parents to prioritize it above all else.
Bishop Akanjuna made the remarks while confirming 76 young Christians into the Anglican faith during a colorful confirmation service and fundraising event held at St. John’s Kigata Church of Uganda, Kikungiri Archdeaconry in Kabale District.
The event also aimed to raise funds to support the construction of a headteacher’s house at Kigata Primary School, located in Kyanamira Sub-County, Ndorwa East.
“There is nothing else more valuable you can give a child apart from education because it is the key to their future and the foundation for a better society,” Bishop Akanjuna said, noting that while land was once a common inheritance, it is now limited, making education the most sustainable legacy.
He praised parents who sacrifice their limited resources to educate their children and raised concern over the growing neglect of the boy child, urging families to give equal attention to both boys and girls.
The Bishop also tasked teachers and the headteacher of Kigata Primary School to maintain punctuality, encouraging them to set an example and ensure learners attend classes on time.
Meanwhile, Hon. Enid Origumisiriza Atuheire, popularly known as Aunt Enid and a hopeful Woman MP for Kabale District, challenged the newly confirmed Christians to live transformed lives and serve as role models in their communities.
“What you have become today is different from what you were before. Let that transformation be seen in how you live and behave,” she said.
She applauded both parents and church leaders for guiding the youth in their spiritual journey and called for continued nurturing of values such as discipline, respect, and responsibility among the younger generation.
