Kisubi Brothers visit Katikkiro, laud Buganda kingdom’s generosity
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga expressed gratitude to the Brothers for honouring him with the surprise visit. He paid glowing tribute to the Brothers for their dynamic involvement in education.
L-R: Bro. Peter Kazzekulya, Dr. Andrew Wise Ssentale, Bro. Casio Aizire, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, Bro. Martin Wanambwa, Bro. John Bosco Ssenkabirwa, Bro. Augustine Mugabo, Hon. Coltilda Nakate Kikomeko and Hon. Israel Kitooke share a photo moment during the visit of the Brothers of Christian Instruction to Bulange Mengo on Friday, August 7, 2026. (Photos by Mathias Mazinga)
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The Provincial Superior of the Brothers of Christian Instruction (locally referred to as the Brothers of Kisubi), Bro. Casio Aizire, has paid tribute to the Kingdom of Buganda for opening the door to modern education in Uganda.
He said the letter that King Muteesa I wrote to Queen Victoria of England in 1875, inviting teachers to his kingdom, led to the arrival of the pioneer Catholic missionaries on February 17, 1879. The missionaries subsequently established schools such as St. Mary’s College Kisubi and later invited the Brothers of Christian Instruction to come and take charge of the schools.
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga (wearing a suit) interacts with the Brothers of Christian Instruction during their visit to Bulange Mengo on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Aizire also paid special tribute to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, the reigning king, for the contribution of his grandfathers, King Muteesa I and King Mwanga II, and their significant role and goodwill towards the missionaries.
He requested the Katikkiro to mobilise Ugandans to attend the celebration and to contribute towards the construction of the proposed Shs6 billion home for elderly and infirm Brothers.
He said the proposed project would serve as a monument to the centenary of the presence and Christian educational ministry of the Brothers in Uganda.
“As we prepare to celebrate the centenary of our existence, we wish to register our profound and warmest congratulations to His Majesty, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, on the 33rd anniversary of his coronation. We thank him for his wise, strong and visionary leadership. We pray for him, the Nabagereka and all the people of Buganda,” Aizire said.
He made the remarks during a visit by leaders of the religious institute of the Brothers of Christian Instruction to the Katikkiro at his office at Bulange, Mengo, Rubaga Division, on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga expressed gratitude to the Brothers for honouring him with the surprise visit. He paid glowing tribute to the Brothers for their dynamic involvement in education.
He spoke highly of the Brothers’ holistic approach to education, which he said had enabled them to groom highly ethical professionals who have contributed to socio-economic transformation not only in Uganda but also elsewhere in the world.
“The contribution of the Brothers of Christian Instruction to education and social development is immense. During their century-long presence in Uganda, they have administered highly reputable educational institutions, including St. Mary’s College Kisubi, St. Henry’s College Kitovu, St. Savio Junior School Kisubi, Mugwanya Preparatory School Kabojja and several others. Their top-notch professionalism and commitment cannot be disputed.”
Bro. Casio Aizire gifts Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga with a book about the history of the Brothers of Christian Instruction in Uganda, during the meeting. This was during the visit of the Brothers to the Katikkiro at Bulange Mengo on Friday, August 7, 2026.
“Even more admirable about the Brothers is their holistic approach. They insist on academic excellence, but they also put emphasis on moral development. Their holistic approach to education is certainly the reason why they have been able to produce many professionals of undisputed integrity. Their alumni are widely and dynamically spread across various professions, including medicine, business, law, engineering, diplomacy, education, political and ecclesial leadership, just to mention a few.”
“I personally owe the Brothers a huge debt because of the education, moral formation and encouragement they gave me when I was still young and tiny student at St. Henry’s College Kitovu and St. Mary’s College Kisubi. If it were not for those Brothers, in particular Bro. Aidan Mulabannaku, Bro. James, Bro. Leonard Byankya, Bro. Cosma Kafeero and others, I would not be the leader I am today. The Brothers taught us worthy conduct, how to work and relate with others. They taught us crucial values, such as faithfulness to duty and leadership,” Mayiga recalled.
In his latter remarks, Mayiga spoke warmly of the 146-year educational partnership between the Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda. He assured the Brothers that the partnership would continue to stand and would do so with even greater dynamism.
“The land on which many of the Brothers’ schools stand was actually donated by the then King of Buganda or his chiefs. They were visionary leaders. We are happy that the pioneer missionaries and the Brothers of Christian Instruction put that land to proper use,” he said.
The delegation of the Brothers also included Bro. John Bosco Ssenkabirwa, the Assistant Provincial and Chairperson of the Central Organising Committee of the Brothers’ centennial celebration; Bro. Peter Kazzekulya; Bro. Martin Wanambwa; Bro. Augustine Mugabo; and Dr. Andrew Wise Ssentale, an alumnus of the Brothers.