Buganda Royal Institute Swears In New Student Guild Nkobazambogo Leaders
The story
A new Students' Guild leadership and the executive committee of the Nkobazambogo association at Buganda Royal Institute have officially been inaugurated during a ceremony held at the institution's campus in Kakeeka, Mengo.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Buganda Kingdom Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Lukiiko and Special Duties in the Office of the Katikkiro, Noah Kiyimba, who represented the Buganda Kingdom Minister of Heritage, Palaces, Tombs, Tourism and Security, Anthony Wamala.
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Addressing the newly sworn-in leaders, Minister Kiyimba urged them to become solution-oriented leaders rather than leaders who merely present challenges.
"A leader should not lead problems. Even at your level as student leaders, whenever you approach the Principal with a challenge, do not only present the problem but also possible solutions that can help overcome it. Challenges will always exist, but let us not become leaders of problems. A true leader should not have excuses for every situation," he said.
Minister Kiyimba also emphasized the importance of self-belief, describing it as an essential quality for effective leadership. He commended the outgoing Guild President, Joel Mfutumkiiza, for authoring the book Believe, Begin and Become, which he said was written to restore hope and confidence among leaders.
He further called upon the new leaders to demonstrate honesty, integrity and transparency throughout their tenure, noting that leadership should reflect one's true character.
"Many leaders change once they assume office, yet leadership should reveal who we truly are. Every leader must be trustworthy and transparent because we live in an era that values openness. Avoid conducting business behind the backs of your superiors because transparency helps people work together," he said.
Minister Kiyimba also reminded the student leaders not to lose focus on the reason they joined the institution, saying leadership is temporary while education and personal development remain permanent. He encouraged them to actively embrace and promote the Buganda Kingdom's Situla Omutindo programme in everything they do.
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