Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has commended the Brothers of Christian Instruction for their contribution to Uganda’s education sector, saying their work has helped shape generations of disciplined and responsible citizens.
The Brothers of Christian Instruction have spent the past 100 years educating and mentoring young people at different levels, with their centenary celebrations scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Kisubi.
A delegation of the Brothers, led by Rev. Bro. Casio Aizire, visited Mayiga at Bulange Mengo on Friday, where they presented details of the centenary celebrations and a special message contained in the event’s commemorative booklet.
The visit also brought the Brothers together with one of their former students, Mayiga, who studied at St. Henry’s College Kitovu and St. Mary’s College Kisubi.
Rev. Bro. Casio Aizire and Rev. Bro. John Ssenkabirwa praised Mayiga for what they described as visionary leadership that reflects the values, discipline, good conduct and quality education promoted in schools founded on the principles of the Brothers of Christian Instruction.
Schools associated with the Brothers include St. Henry’s College Kitovu, St. Mary’s College Kisubi, Comboni College, La Mennais Secondary School Kyotera, Uganda Martyrs High School Lubaga, Mugwanya Preparatory School, Don Savio Junior School Kisubi and St. Edward’s Secondary School Bukuumi, among others.
Welcoming the delegation, Mayiga said many people currently serving in positions of responsibility in Uganda and beyond had passed through the hands of the Brothers, describing their contribution to education as a significant service to society.
He said academic excellence should be accompanied by character formation and discipline.
“An educated person who is not disciplined is like a person who has been given food but has no teeth. The Brothers wanted a disciplined person with the appropriate sense of shame and responsibility,” Mayiga said.
Mayiga also expressed gratitude for the lessons he received from the Brothers during his time at St. Henry’s College Kitovu and St. Mary’s College Kisubi.
He said the Brothers played an important role in shaping his understanding of leadership, public speaking and other aspects of personal development, adding that he remains deeply indebted to them.
As part of the centenary activities, Mayiga called upon the public to support the Brothers in their plan to construct a home for their elderly members.
The project is among the initiatives being highlighted as the Brothers mark 100 years of educating and shaping generations of Ugandans.
The main centenary celebrations are scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Kisubi.
