The Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged international schools to include cultural studies in their curriculum as a way of ensuring that traditional norms are preserved for the next generations.

During a special meeting with students from Kabojja International School at Bulange, Mengo, Katikkiro Mayiga emphasized how culture plays the magic role in bringing people together and understanding each other. He appealed to the youths to learn more about their heritage as he warned them against social media, where most information, he said, is misleading when it comes to historical facts.

I urge you to be cautious as you discuss the history of some institutions because social media has misled the people on various issues,” Mayiga said.

A Call to Trace History
The engagement session was organized as part of Kabojja International School’s efforts to expose its students to Buganda’s rich heritage. Led by Ahmed Lwasa, one of the school’s founders and Deputy Speaker of the Buganda Lukiiko, the delegation led a detailed account of the Buganda Kingdom’s history from the Katikkiro himself.

Mayiga hailed the gesture by the school to visit Bulange as part of tracing history to understand one’s identity. “When you are informed about something and respect each other, it creates unity,” he added, highlighting how cultural knowledge unites people.

The School’s Perspective
Anna Sundell, the head teacher of Kabojja International School, thanked the kingdom for the warm reception and an edifying experience accorded by the Buganda Kingdom.

We are so thankful for this chance and know our students gained lots of valuable insights into Buganda Kingdom,” said Sundell. She noticed how the visit really impressed them, leaving the desired mark, so their attitudes to Ugandan heritage would never remain unchanged. there

**Lesson of Unity and Respect
The Katikkiro’s interaction with the students emphasized that for society to be cohesive, with respect for one another, there is a need for them to understand culture. He emphasized that it is important the education system should include cultural studies as part of the curriculum, especially for those who attend international schools, as they are highly exposed to so many different influences.

Preserving Tradition in a Modern World
Mayiga said that the Buganda Kingdom was still attached to the conservation of cultural values amidst the challenges facing the people in the rapidly changing modern world. It also reminded the audience that this is not about the past; it’s about teaching the youth with the ability to create a harmonious future.

It is also hoped that as Kabojja International School continues to integrate into its practice those lessons learned from this visit, so will other schools follow such an example, to ensure that the rich cultural heritage of Uganda remains part and parcel of its education.

The visit to Bulange, Mengo, marked an important milestone toward closing the gap between traditional institutions and modern education, showing how history and culture can inspire and guide the young people of today.