By Akankwasa Sharifu.
Bishop Comboni College Kambuga today, Saturday, 10th Oct held its annual Comboni Day celebration, bringing together students, former students, parents, school officials , district leaders and wellwishers.
The event included prayers for Senior Four candidates ahead of examinations scheduled to begin Monday.
Several former students returned to the school for the celebration, including Hon. Clare Mugumya, Juma Mugisha, Shillah Kyasimire, Dr. Spero Byokunda, Kigundu and many others.
Headteacher Bro Innocent said the celebration provided an opportunity for the school community to come together and celebrate the special day.
“Comboni’s Day gives us an opportunity to come together as one family, celebrate our achievements and remind our students that they are part of a community that believes in their future. We are particularly encouraging our Senior Four candidates to remain focused and confident as they begin their examinations,” he said.
Bishop Comboni University Students Association, known as BICUSA, also used the event to launch a vegetable project at the school.
The project, led by BICUSA chairperson Iradukunda Ambrose, is intended to involve former students and the wider Bishop Comboni community in supporting activities at the school.
The celebrations also featured the crowning of the new Miss Comboni and Mr. Comboni.
Madam Edmancu Monica, who served as chief guest, contributed Shs 3 million to the event. She also pledged to remain available to the school, particularly for career guidance, and said she would continue supporting BICOSA activities.
BICOSA recognized a few people for their contributions to Bishop Comboni College Kambuga.
The late Dr. James Garuga was honoured posthumously for his contribution to the school during his lifetime.
Hon. Elizabeth Karungi was also recognized for her contribution to transportation through her business, Bwindi Coaches.
