MPIGI. The Anglican Bishop of Central Buganda Diocese, Michael Lubowa, has sternly warned politicians against involving students and pupils in their political campaigns and polls for the 2026 general elections.
Bishop Lubowa expressed his disapproval of the practice, stating that he observed a number of politicians on various media platforms using young people to line up during the recently concluded National Resistance Movement primaries.
“We’re heading to the General Election and our pupils and students are targeted by politicians to be used. This is not their time and politics is not theirs,” he said.
“Their time is coming and it is in the future. Don’t engage them in partisan politics. Let them concentrate on their studies ,” he added.
The bishop made these remarks during a confirmation service for more than 50 students of Paris Palais College of St. Lawrence in Nakirebe village, Kiringente Sub-County, Mpigi District. The service also included prayers in remembrance of the late Professor Lawrence Mukiibi, the founder of St. Lawrence Schools.
In a separate address, Bishop Lubowa also urged parents to have more children to support private schools.
“I want you to even produce twins in the name of Jesus. Go and produce more and more children. Work hard to get them because at the end, these schools need more of your children to avoid some problems, especially those related to financial steadiness,” he told parents.
He added that parents should “be factories of the private schools” and educate their children with “Godly manners.”
The Bishop also encouraged journalists to have children, emphasizing that their responsibilities go beyond just reporting the news.
“I know you work tirelessly, day and night, to keep us informed ,but don’t forget it’s also your duty to form families. I urge you to get married, introduce your spouses to the church, and raise well-behaved children,” he advised.
Meanwhile, Ms. Rose Galabuzi, the headmistress of London College of St. Lawrence, speaking on behalf of the current proprietor Ms. Maria Justine Tulina, noted that the confirmation service is an annual event.
“We ensure that each student is taught but not forgetting his or her religion. That is why we organize such services. God should be first and others follow,” she said.