Bishop Jjumba launches book on educationist’s life

MASAKA

Masaka Bishop Serverus Jjumba has launched a book on a 96-year old veteran teacher, Magdalene Nabisere.

The launch of the book, titled Nabisere: The Guiding Star, printed by Vision Group, was held at Nabisere Hotel in Kalisizo town council, Kyotera district, fetched close to sh40m in sales.

The colourful ceremony attracted dignitaries from Mengo, the central Government, the clergy from Bukalasa and Katigondo seminaries and the business fraternity. Others included media personalities, such as Bukedde Editor Michael Ssebowa.

Jjumba described Nabisere as a unique advocate of good parenting, especially in regard to her cause of furthering the education of vulnerable children.

“Nabisere is a mother, mentor, negotiator, with a business acumen personality,” he said, also encouraging parents and educational institutions to promote spiritual talks for children to mould them into morally upright and God-fearing citizens.

Jjumba noted that Nabisere has exhibited a clean record during her service, something he said is worth emulating.

The Buganda Kingdom local government minister, Christopher Bwanika, told journalists after the function that the culture of writing books that reflect exemplary lifestyle must be promoted for the future generation.

“The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga and our Kabaka are pace - setters on writing educative books, we should do the same for our children to have reference and guiding information,” he said.

The former Pokino for Buddu under Buganda Kingdom, Vincent Mayega, commended Nabisere for transforming the women through empowerment groups.

“Nabisere is behind those women groups that make soap, candles, knitting and catering services in our communities, she is a selfless and pro-people leader,” Mayega said.

He noted that Nabisere also served diligently during her tenure under the Rakai district service commission.

“I worked with Nabisere on the district service commission, she was efficient and incorruptible,” Mayega said.

He noted that the nation needs vigilant parents to protect the children against the terrorism-related recruitment and homosexuality.

Mayega added that the increasing incidents of murder and immorality are indicative of moral decay.

“We need to instil discipline and strengthen family values to save our nation from the unbecoming criminal behaviour,” he said.

Ssebowa, who is related to Nabisere, said they will piece together the second edition of the book on the life and times of Nabisere and the family in the near future.

Nabisere served on Parents Teachers Associations of Trinity College Nabingo, Bwanda Junior Secondary School, St Andrew Matale Hills Primary School and Nkozi PTC, among others.

Nabisere on a wheel-chair

‘SAVED MY EDUCATION’

The family of Magdalene Nabisere, led by Emmanuel Ssewankambo, who is also the proprietor of Nabisere Hotel, thanked his mother for saving him when he dropped out of school in preference for business.

“I had made up my mind to drop out of school in P.3 to focus on smuggling. However, my mother tied me with ropes and beat me thoroughly, forcing me to return to school, and I have never regretted since then,” he said.

Ssewankambo said his parents taught him not to despise any opportunity that brings income.

“My mother did all sorts of work, ranging from brewing alcohol, restaurants and teaching, which helped us to work hard,” he said.