Attorney General Mayanja Challenges Africa Renewal University Graduates on Integrity

Attorney General Dr Sam Mayanja has called upon the latest cohort of graduates from Africa Renewal University to embrace hard work, integrity, and professionalism as they step into the professional world. Speaking at the institution’s seventh graduation ceremony in Buloba, Wakiso District, he emphasized that acquiring academic qualifications is only meaningful when applied to transform communities and combat corruption.

A total of 793 students were awarded qualifications across various disciplines during the event. Mayanja expressed concern over a growing culture of irresponsibility among some public officers, urging the new graduates to prove that their education has equipped them to serve society effectively rather than merely chase titles.

The Attorney General also lauded the university for widening access to higher education through scholarship initiatives targeting vulnerable backgrounds, noting that the institution fully deserved the charter it received in 2024. He advised the alumni to exercise patience in the job market, avoid destructive lifestyles such as drug abuse, and maintain ambition.

University Chancellor Pastor Peter Kasirivu echoed similar sentiments, highlighting that the institution aims to nurture responsible citizens who combine academic excellence with strong discipline and moral integrity. He also called upon the government to extend more support to private non-profit universities, particularly regarding staff remuneration and scholarship programs.

High Court Justice Dr Henry Isabirye delivered the keynote address, encouraging graduates to view their degrees and diplomas as the foundation of a lifelong learning journey rather than the finish line. Notable figures among the graduands included Next Media’s Bunyoro Bureau Chief Alan John Mwesigwa and gospel minister Pastor Herbert Twina.

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