Kamuli, Uganda: The Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Prof Grace Lubaale, has urged students to prioritise education over premature relationships, warning that early parenthood and misplaced responsibilities are derailing the future of many young people.
The remarks were made during a thanksgiving ceremony held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Busoga High School in Kamuli Municipality, organised to celebrate strong O-Level and A-Level performance.
Bishop Lubaale criticised what he described as a growing culture among adolescents of taking shortcuts in life, warning that such decisions often result in long-term setbacks.
“Stop causing unemployment to Sengas, clergy and midwives by taking on roles you are not prepared for. Avoid living a life of accidents with no plan or agenda. Focus on your future,” he said.
He cautioned students against engaging in premarital sex, self-parenting, and assuming adult responsibilities prematurely, noting that such actions lead to poor decision-making and lost opportunities.
The bishop urged learners to develop clarity about their ambitions, warning that many students remain uncertain about their career paths and subject combinations. “Some of you up to now don’t know what you want to become. You are setting yourselves on false hopes, values and attitudes,” he added.
The 4Rs principle
Prof Lubaale encouraged students to embrace discipline and self-motivation, guided by what he described as the 4Rs—right time, right place, right thing, and right people, as a pathway to success.
“Performance is achieved from wherever you are. Self-motivation and doing the right things at the right time with the right people is key,” he emphasised.
He also commended Busoga High School for organising the thanksgiving event, stressing that recognition and appreciation play a critical role in sustaining academic excellence. “Thanksgiving is not speculation. It is acknowledging that we have come from afar, that God has been with us. It reflects humility and helps protect the progress you have made,” he said.
Busoga High School headteacher Oliver Nambi described the institution as a transformative centre that turns academically weak entrants into strong performers, particularly in science subjects.
“We are a transformative school admitting weak students but ending up performing well. We enjoy alumni support, parents’ engagement and government goodwill,” she said.
Nambi added that the school also excels in co-curricular activities, including national debate competitions, regional football, as well as chess, cricket and scouting.
However, she highlighted ongoing challenges, including limited resources and land encroachment.
The event also saw teachers recognised with a symbolic handshake in appreciation of their contribution to the school’s academic success.
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