Mulambuzi observed that knowledge and technical skills alone cannot adequately address growing social challenges such as corruption, violence, drug abuse and dishonesty.
Mukono Light Academy has underscored the importance of Christian values in shaping responsible and ethical citizens, saying academic excellence alone is insufficient to prepare learners for the challenges of modern society.
The call was made during the opening of the school’s annual Week of Prayer and Sabbath service held at its campus in Nakabago Cell, Mukono Central Division.
Speaking to students and staff, the school chaplain, Caleb Mulambuzi, emphasized that education should be rooted in moral and spiritual principles to create lasting positive change in society.
“Christian education has long played a critical role in nurturing virtues such as honesty, compassion, humility, integrity, forgiveness and respect for others,” Mulambuzi said. “These values provide learners with a moral compass that guides their decisions both inside and outside the classroom.”
He noted that through prayer, Bible study, community service and ethical instruction, learners are encouraged to appreciate human dignity and develop a strong sense of responsibility toward their communities.
Mulambuzi observed that knowledge and technical skills alone cannot adequately address growing social challenges such as corruption, violence, drug abuse and dishonesty.
“These challenges highlight the need to produce not only intelligent individuals but also people of strong character,” he said, adding that Christian values promote accountability, discipline and self-control—qualities essential for personal growth and national development.
The Human Resource and Quality Assurance Manager at Mukono Light Academy, Onesmus Twinamatsiko, said Christian teachings continue to influence learners well into adulthood and help shape future leaders.
“Leadership founded on Christian morals is characterized by integrity, empathy, honesty and servant leadership,” Twinamatsiko said. “Leaders with these virtues are more likely to prioritize the welfare of others, uphold justice and resist the temptations of corruption and abuse of power.”
He added that societies thrive when leaders uphold truth, fairness and accountability, noting that Christian teachings encourage service above self-interest.
Twinamatsiko also called on parents and families to play an active role in the moral upbringing of children.
“Moral formation begins at home, and collaboration among families, churches and educational institutions is essential to ensure children grow into upright and responsible adults,” he said.
School administrators maintain that character development is inseparable from academic achievement, arguing that success in examinations has little value if learners fail to cultivate compassion, honesty and a commitment to serving others.
The school’s emphasis on Christian values comes amid growing concern in Uganda over corruption, school violence, substance abuse, cybercrime and unethical conduct among public officials. These challenges have sparked renewed debate about the role of educational institutions in nurturing moral values among young people.
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