Online posts will affect your future, Principal Judge Abodo tells varsity students
‘‘The internet doesn’t forget because it keeps information about you for many years, and if you were a rowdy person who used to call for strikes while at university, and it captures you, the action will affect your CV,’’ Abodo said.
Abodo, who was the chief guest, told the students that when someone applies for a job, the prospective employer usually checks and searches the applicant's online posts, CV profile and behaviour. (Credit: Jovita Mirembe)
University students have been urged to be cautious about what they post online, as it may affect them in the future when applying for jobs.
The November 22, 2025, warning by Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo was during the Inter-University Leadership Conference at the National ICT Hub in Nakawa, Kampala city.
Abodo, who was the chief guest, told the students that when someone applies for a job, the prospective employer usually checks and searches the applicant's online posts, CV profile and behaviour. It is this online behaviour that contributes to the employer's final decision on whether to hire the applicant or not.
‘‘The internet doesn’t forget because it keeps information about you for many years, and if you were a rowdy person who used to call for strikes while at university, and it captures you, the action will affect your CV,’’ Abodo said.
Judiciary permanent secretary Dr Pius Bigirimana, while presenting a keynote address on the topic: Nurturing Excellence and an Ethical Public Servant Mindset among Youth for Transformative Leadership, challenged students on the duality of success and morality.
"Excellence and ethics are not separate ideals; they are two sides of the coin. You cannot do without the others," he said, urging students to embrace both high performance and strong moral standards.
Become agents of change
Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG) Dr Patricia Achan Okiria urged the students to become agents of change.
"Stand against corruption, champion transparency and demand accountability in all aspects of leadership," she said.
Corruption remains one of the most significant barriers to sustainable development, good governance, and social justice. It undermines trust in public institutions, weakens democracy and diverts resources meant for public welfare. In this battle, the youth, who form the majority in many nations, hold the key to transforming societies,’’ she added.
Empowering role of education
Acting Judge of the High Court Sarah Langa Siu emphasised the empowering role of education. She motivated the youth to "aim high in education, empowerment to reach the desired position and make a meaningful impact," highlighting the importance of personal development as a path to societal contribution.
The President of the Female Lawyers Network (FLN), Dr Joyce Nalunga, urged the youth to do the right thing, although society many times wants the wrong thing, so that they can have a clean profile.
The conference, which attracted over 400 university students from various universities across the country, was organised by Female Lawyers Network (FLN) under the theme "Strategic Leadership for Youth: Building Visionary, Innovative, and Impact-driven Leaders for a Sustainable Future.
The conference was sponsored by MTN MoMo Pay, the Uganda Communications Commission, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Harris International and Newman's.