Katikkiro lauds Brothers of Christian Instruction on holistic education

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The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised the Brothers of Christian Instruction, locally known as the Brothers of Kisubi, for balancing moral formation with academic excellence.

He discouraged the growing tendency among some educationists to focus solely on academic performance at the expense of morality, describing the trend as dangerous and harmful to societal stability and development.

 

Justice Oscar Kihika (left) shares a photo moment with another awardee during the function.

 

Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa giving an accolade to Justice Oscar Kihika.

 

Entertainment entrepreneur Charlie Lubega displays his accolade.

Mayiga delivered his remarks during the awards dinner of the St Mary’s College Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA) at Hotel Africana in Kampala on December 5 2025.

During the event, 93 members of the association who were considered to have excelled in their professions, trades, and innovations, and who have contributed significantly to their communities, the school, the country, and the international community, were recognised and presented with the association’s meritorious accolades.

The awardees were grouped into three categories: the Rising Star Award for youthful members, the Distinguished Alumni Achiever Award, and the Lifetime Medallion Award for the most senior members.

Those recognised included Prof. Ddumba Ssentamu, entrepreneur Charles Mbire, Justice Remmy Kasule, Prof. Patrick Edrin Kyamanywa, Justice Ralph Ochan, Engineer Hilary Onek, minister Matia Kasaija, Dr Martin Musoke, John Mukalazi Kamya, Dr Fabian Kasi, Joseph Balikuddembe, Prof. Patrick Ogwang, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Justice Karooli Ssemogerere, entertainment entrepreneur Charlie Lubega, Justice Dr Asa Mugenyi, and Justice Oscar Kihika.

 

The trustee of SMACKOBA, Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa (seveth-left) shares a photo monemet with some of the recipients of the SMACKOBA Distinguished Alummi Achiever Award during the awards dinner at Hotel Africana on Friday, December 5.

 

L-R: Bro. Casio Aizire, Bro. Joseph Tinkasimire and Bro. Peter Kazzekulya during the function.

 

Engineer Stephen Kitonsa with his accolade.

The youthful awardees included Paul Rukundo, entrepreneur Andrew Ddembe, Patrick Bugingo, architect Richard Musinguzi and MP Andrew Ojok.

SMACKOBA also honoured two senior Brothers of Christian Instruction, Bro. Peter Kazzekulya and Bro. Joseph Tinkasimire (Br Tinka), in recognition of their service to St Mary’s College Kisubi and the wider teaching ministry of the Brothers.

Earlier at the start of the ceremony, the president of SMACKOBA, Roy Nyamutale Baguma, highlighted the association’s objectives, which include uniting SMACK alumni, fostering mutual support, and mobilising them to give back to their alma mater.

Nyamutale also unveiled the new SMACKOBA App, developed by two young members of the association, which he said would enable alumni to stay connected, network, and support one another.

The event was also attended by the headteacher of SMACK, Bro. Simon Simeon Mpanga, the provincial superior of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, Bro. Casio Aizire, and the Trustee of SMACKOBA, Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa.

 

A receipient of the SMACKOBA Rising Star Award displays his accolade.

 

Andrew Ddembe, one of the receipients of SMACKOBA Rising Star Award displays his accolade

 

Prince Dr. Kassim Nakibinge gives his thanksgivings speech after receiving the Lifetime Medallion Award of SMACKOBA.

 

Paul Rukundo, one of the receipients of the SMACKOBA Rising Star Award displays his accolade.