Kamuli, Uganda: The Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr Paul Naimanhye has commended teachers for ending their recent industrial action, describing their decision to return to classrooms as an act of compassion and responsibility toward Uganda’s children and future generations.
Addressing Christians at Namisambya Church of Uganda during a farewell service on Sunday, where he confirmed 60 Christians and baptized 6 infants, Bishop Naimanhye praised teachers for showing empathy and understanding amid the protracted standoff over pay and welfare.
“We thank the teachers who were touched enough to reconsider their industrial action and go back to classrooms. It is not an act of defeat nor cowardice but a noble conviction filled with empathy, compassion, and due consideration of parental impacts to the future generation,” he said.
The outgoing Bishop, who retires this December after years of service in Busoga Diocese, urged government to reciprocate the teachers’ gesture by addressing their concerns in line with its manifesto pledge to protect the gains made in the education sector.
“Government should reflect deeply and act with commitment to protect the gains it has made in education,” Bishop Naimanhye added.
Parents Urged to Embrace Responsible Parenting
During the same service, Bishop Naimanhye called on parents to educate their children within their financial means to avoid strain and school dropouts. He stressed the importance of school feeding programmes as a key factor in retention and effective learning.
“Parents should put their children in schools they can sustain. Feeding is a major factor in retention and effective learning — a hungry child cannot concentrate,” he emphasized.
He further encouraged families to strengthen moral guidance at home, noting that character formation and discipline begin with parents, not schools.
Dr. David Kakuba Mpango, Chairperson of the Boards of Governors of Busoga College Mwiri and Busoga High School, echoed the Bishop’s message, calling for renewed investment in family mentorship, career guidance, and communication between parents and children.
“Parenting and family values need refocusing to ensure children are nurtured, mentored, and empowered for holistic growth — morally and spiritually — so that they are not left to social media and technology,” Dr. Kakuba said.
The service, attended by clergy, parents, and education leaders from across Kamuli District, also featured special prayers for Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates as schools prepare for the final term exams.
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