Officials from Buganda Kingdom’s Ebikabyaffe Foundation held a discussion with the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema and discussed issues concerning the young generation.
The meeting at the unit’s offices in Kampala was attended by leaders headed by the Executive Director of Ebikabyaffe Foundation, Omutaka Blasio Mutanda Kawule, who represented Omutaka Augustine Kizito Mutumba, the chairman of the Council of Clan Heads in Buganda Kingdom.
Clan leaders informed Col. Nakalema that the foundation aims at instilling good morals and values among the young generation.
Kawule noted that in the past, Buganda and Uganda were admired due to the good morals among the people but now we are facing moral decadence, especially among our young people.
He attributed the reduction in morals to the limited time parents spend with their children due to their busy schedules as well as schools focusing more on class work and giving less time in inculcating good morals and discipline among learners.
The foundation also presented a proposal to Col. Nakalema seeking the government’s support to fund the completion of a pilot school in Wakivule, Kikyusa Town Council, Luwero.
“That is why we decided to come up with several initiatives like the pilot school. People are now disrespecting leaders. They feel they are all at the same level. That’s anarchy. Besides class work, through this school, we shall be able to inculcate good morals, norms and values among the young generation. We shall teach the young ones how to respect the elders,” Kawule said.
According to Kawule, If the school is a success, Uganda will be a safe place for every person.
Countries like China have been able to develop and move forward due to its good move to inculcate good morals and discipline among the young ones through school.”
Nakalema expressed gratitude to the officials for honouring her request to attend the engagement.
She also assured them that she would support and mobilise the school project to ensure that the great cause is pushed forward.
“The school is much needed. Please write to the President, I’m sure he will support the project. I will push the fundraising,” Nakalema said as she presented SHIPU’s contribution towards the good cause to Omutaka Kawule.
“Some of you know that I have a passion for mentoring young people. Beyond just mentoring, proactive youths who come up with ideas, and who demonstrate ingenuity always strike a strong connection with zeal for touching lives. Therefore, empowering the youth is such a noble cause which I fully identify with.”
Nakalema also thanked Ebikabyaffe for their transformative work of helping the young generation to rediscover their roots.
“This is a steady path to promoting community-based involvement in the affairs of society. Discipline and morals are key for the country. We should show these youths the way. I thank you for empowering me to spread the gospel of character, conduct, respect and behaviour among our people.”
She assured the officials of the government’s commitment to empowering the youths to drive the socio-economic transformation of Uganda.
“Considering the magnitude of the task, the government is ready to work with partners like you so we can surmount the challenge at hand.”
Omutaka Kayongo Patrick Kawuma, the Chairperson of Ebikabyaffe Foundation commended Col. Nakalema for the support and good working relationship with Buganda Kingdom.
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