Attorney General Mayanja Urges Africa Renewal University Graduates to Uphold Integrity

What the report says

Attorney General Dr. Sam Mayanja used Africa Renewal University’s seventh graduation ceremony to urge new graduates to apply their education in service of their communities, uphold professionalism and resist corruption. According to Nile Post, he said academic achievement should be reflected in conduct at work, especially in public service, and warned that young people without direction after school could drift into harmful behavior.

The ceremony took place on Thursday at the university’s campus in Buloba, Wakiso District, where 793 students received qualifications in different fields. Mayanja praised the institution for expanding access to higher education, including through scholarships for students from vulnerable backgrounds, and said it merited the university charter it received in 2024. He also encouraged graduates to be patient in the job market and to focus on creating opportunities and contributing to development.

University leaders echoed the message. Chancellor Pastor Peter Kasirivu said the school aims to produce disciplined, responsible citizens, while Vice Chancellor Dr. Vincent Byamukama emphasized personal transformation beyond classroom learning. Council chairperson Dr. Jobra Kisaku told graduates they would be judged by the value they add to society, not only by their certificates.

Among the graduates was Next Media’s Bunyoro bureau chief Alan John Mwesigwa, who completed a bachelor’s degree in journalism and multimedia communication after earlier diplomas. The event highlighted the university’s broader role in training professionals and promoting ethical leadership, a theme that has wider relevance in Uganda’s debate over corruption and public accountability.