EDITOR
The Diocese of Kigezi Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Can. Milton Nkurunungi, has urged head teachers to focus on nurturing learners into responsible citizens.
He made the call during the Church of Uganda Heads of Education Institutions Association meeting held today at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Rugarama. The meeting brought together primary school head teachers from Kabale, Rubanda, and Rukiga districts, which make up the Diocese of Kigezi.
Rev. Can. Nkurunungi noted that many schools are overly focused on academic performance at the expense of character formation. He encouraged head teachers to create environments that allow room for spiritual growth, such as holding staff fellowships, to help teachers instill Christian values in learners who will stand firm in faith and responsibility both in their families and for the nation.
The meeting also featured an award ceremony for the best-performing schools in the March–April 2025 Boys and Girls Brigade (BGB) competitions. The events included Bible quizzes, drills, band, and music contests.
Kigezi High School Primary emerged the overall winner, followed by Nyabirerema Primary School from Rukiga District in second place, Kizinga Primary School in third, Kasheregyenyi Primary School in fourth, and Bubaare Primary School in fifth. Each school received a goat valued at 200,000 Uganda shillings.
Rev. Warren Akatwijuka, the Diocese of Kigezi Field Officer for the Boys and Girls Brigade and Parish Priest of Kakomo Church of Uganda, said the goats will help generate income for BGB activities in the respective schools. He encouraged schools to actively participate in the Brigade, noting that it fosters moral growth, skills development, and the promotion of God’s Kingdom.
