Bishop Rt Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe of South Ankole Diocese strongly criticized schools that admit students before the official education calendar, asserting that such practices undermine the education system by prioritizing rote learning over comprehensive understanding.
During a press briefing at the sidelines of the South Ankole Diocese 9th Annual Youth Conference held at Kyamate Secondary School in Ntungamo municipality on Sunday, Bishop Ahimbisibwe expressed concern that this trend could contribute to the growing immorality in society, as individuals may be shaped more by school environments than by their homes and communities.
As the chairperson of education in the province of the Church of Uganda, Bishop Ahimbisibwe emphasized the need for parents to actively mentor their children, guiding them through a holistic upbringing that includes work, prayer, and religious teachings. He urged parents to take responsibility for instilling values in their children, fostering a sense of responsibility that would contribute to the betterment of the country.
The four-day youth conference, attended by approximately 2500 youths primarily from Ntungamo district, centered around the Church of Uganda provincial theme, “Not conforming to the patterns of the world.” Various speakers encouraged the youth to avoid blindly following faith based on promises of miracles and instead urged them to become agents of positive change. Over 800 youths, predominantly students, expressed their commitment to salvation during the event.
