KANUNGU, UGANDA – Students have been urged to fuse institutional pride with community responsibility, transforming their local colleges into engines for local progress and development.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The call was made by Turyatunga Andrew during the Kigezi-Bwindi Community Vocational College (KBCVC) Guild Council Thanksgiving and fundraising event held last week.
Speaking as the guest of honor, Turyatunga emphasized the importance of community ownership, urging students to take pride in their local institution with the rallying cry, “Buy Bwindi – use Bwindi.”
“Our local institutions have remained underdeveloped because our children are taken to faraway places, ignoring our own here. So we need to educate locally, and for you students, please love your home schools because nothing different is taught in distant schools,” said Turyatunga.
He further announced a pledge from his sponsors to provide sports equipment, including footballs, volleyballs, and netballs, and addressed concerns about the college’s registration, assuring attendees of the sponsors’ commitment to finding solutions.
The gathering, held on the college grounds, served not only as a fundraiser for student amenities but also as a powerful testament to the college’s growing stature and its deep-rooted connections within the community.
The event attracted a host of local leaders, partners, and well-wishers, all united in their support for the college’s mission of empowering students through practical skills and education.
The festivities commenced with an uplifting prayer session led by Ordained Minister Ampaire Nicholas and Lay Leader Caleb Man, who offered spiritual encouragement for the students’ academic and personal endeavors.
Pastor Medard Mugyenyi, representing the Kinkizi West MP, Hon. Ruggi Kaberuka, commended the founding directors and urged students to value their education before delivering a donation: a complete DSTV package.
“Education is for a purpose, not a game. Respect, cherish, and support your institution, for future generations will always depend on your efforts,” Medard conveyed the message.
Meanwhile, Agaba Adams, co-director alongside Mwajuma Twaha Adams, revealed the college’s recent affiliation with Apex International University.
Adams said that the partnership will allow students to pursue degree programs locally, eliminating the need for extensive travel and dramatically expanding access to higher education in the region.
Reflecting on the college’s journey, Adams recounted its humble beginnings and its current status of offering nationally recognized certificate and diploma programs.
He urged students to view their qualifications as stepping stones in a competitive job market, not as final destinations.
Principal Arinaitwe Dan outlined the extensive range of programs that form the backbone of KBCVC’s curriculum, from Business and Vocational courses to the exciting new degree programs slated to begin in February 2026 through the Apex International University partnership.
Guild President Nduhukire Laban Kazei, the event’s chief organizer, issued a powerful call to action, expressing his commitment to leaving a permanent fingerprint on his council’s legacy.
“We are committed to leaving our fingerprints on the legacy of our reign,” Laban declared.
His passionate appeal underscored a core message that every student has a vital role to play in the college’s continued growth and community development.
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