University graduates tasked with upholding workplace integrity
Addressing the congregation, Turyagyenda urged graduates to remain steadfast in their integrity by emulating the biblical figure of Daniel, Moses and Joseph, and they should also uphold Christian values.
Thousands of students are set to graduate at the 22nd Bishop Stuart University on Friday, 23, October 2026, at the university grounds in Mbarara City. (Photos by by Abdulkarim Ssengendo)
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Graduates have been challenged to maintain high ethical standards, shun corruption, and reject professional negligence as they transition into the workforce.
The call was made by Canon Dr Kedress Turyagyenda, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, when she was the chief guest at the commissioning service of Bishop Stuart University’s 22nd graduation ceremony held in the university library on Thursday.
The commissioning service on October 22 was held under the theme “Graduates as salt and light of the world,” Mathew 5:13-16.
Addressing the congregation, Turyagyenda urged graduates to remain steadfast in their integrity by emulating the biblical figure of Daniel, Moses and Joseph, and they should also uphold Christian values.
Canon Dr Kedress Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education (right), Emeritus Bishop Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura of Butare Anglican Diocese of Rwanda (centre) and Bishop Stuart University Vice Chancellor, Prof Mugisha (left) interacting shortly after the commissioning service of Bishop Stuart University’s 22nd graduation ceremony, which was held in the university library complex on Thursday.
Turyagyenda also urged the graduates to become agents of change by using their education to improve the lives of others in their areas.
She also advised them to move beyond dependence on their parents and use their qualifications to create opportunities and address challenges in their communities.
On health, she reminded Ugandans, especially the youth, about the spread of HIV/ AIDS, reporting that recent reports indicate that eight per cent HIV prevalence in Mbarara is far above the national prevalence.
Emeritus Bishop Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura of Butare Anglican Diocese of Rwanda was the main celebrant at the commissioning service, which attracted hundreds, including thousands of students who are expected to graduate on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Bishop Stuart University.
Gasatura challenged graduates not to be ashamed of proclaiming Christ.
In his comments, Bishop Stuart University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mugisha, thanked Emeritus Bishop Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura and Canon Dr Kedress Turyagyenda for being good role models and have helped many people in Uganda and beyond to grow in faith.
He asked the graduands to learn to have role models and to emulate their faith, and challenged them to avoid shortcuts in life, go out and solve challenges in communities.