education 21 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Nabisunsa Head Teacher on Cultivating Disciplined, Confident Girls
Hajjat Janat Namujuzi Kakumba, head teacher of Nabisunsa Girls’ School, emphasizes that raising disciplined and confident young women requires a holistic approach extending beyond academics. She highlights the need for schools to instill values, resilience, and a strong work ethic in students navigating a complex world. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/nabisunsa-head-on-raising-disciplined-confident-girls-5502316
The role of education today extends far beyond the classroom, according to Hajjat Janat Namujuzi Kakumba, head teacher at Nabisunsa Girls’ School. She believes schools must now shoulder the responsibility of shaping discipline, values, and resilience in young women facing rapidly evolving social pressures.
With over two decades of experience, Namujuzi has observed significant shifts in learners and their environments. She expresses concern about a growing sense of entitlement among some young people, who may expect success without sufficient effort or discipline. This mindset, she notes, is influenced by societal trends that don’t always prioritize patience and long-term focus.
Namujuzi points out that today’s students are growing up in a more interconnected and competitive world, significantly shaped by social media and changing cultural norms. While opportunities are abundant, she stresses that sustained success hinges on discipline, hard work, resilience, and integrity – values Nabisunsa actively reinforces.
The school’s educational philosophy integrates behavior, time management, and personal responsibility into daily life, rather than treating them as separate issues. Namujuzi emphasizes that teachers must model the discipline they expect from students, as learners are highly observant of inconsistencies.
Her leadership philosophy, honed over a career that includes roles at various schools, consistently champions discipline, self-belief, and commitment to education as fundamental for progress. She also highlighted her experience at Sugu Seed School and Mariam High School, where she focused on community engagement, infrastructure development, and strengthening support systems for students dealing with academic and personal challenges.
Returning to Nabisunsa in 2026, Namujuzi aims to maintain academic standards while bolstering discipline and personal development. She acknowledges that fostering discipline today requires more deliberate effort due to evolving social influences but asserts that firmness, applied consistently, helps learners develop boundaries and understand responsibility. Ultimately, she sees education as the key to empowering young women to navigate the world with structure, confidence, and a clear purpose.