The Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, has raised concern over the growing number of young people drifting away from the Anglican faith, calling on parents and guardians to take a more active role in nurturing children spiritually and instilling strong Christian values.

The bishop made the remarks while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Namirembe Diocesan Youth Executive for the 2026–2030 term.

Hundreds of Christians, youth leaders, clergy, and guests gathered in celebration as the newly elected Namirembe Diocesan Youth Executive officially took an oath to begin their four-year leadership journey.

The colorful ceremony was filled with excitement, praise, and jubilation as youth leaders pledged commitment to serving the church and advancing youth ministry within the diocese.

The event was presided over by the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Rt. Rev. Moses Banja, and attended by diocesan departmental heads, church leaders, and officials from the Buganda Kingdom.

While preaching from 1 Peter Chapter 2, Bishop Banja expressed concern over the increasing number of young people abandoning the Anglican faith and embracing worldly influences.

He urged parents and guardians to intentionally guide children spiritually and ensure they remain grounded in Christian teachings and moral values.

The Bishop encouraged young people to dedicate their strength, talents, and abilities to serving God and positively impacting society.

Bishop Banja further called upon the newly sworn-in youth leaders to exercise discipline, humility, and integrity while carrying out their responsibilities, urging them to seek wisdom from mentors and church elders.

During the ceremony, the youth executive officially took the oath of allegiance, pledging faithful service to the church and commitment to promoting the mission and values of Namirembe Diocese.

Speaking after the swearing-in, the Diocesan Youth Chairperson, Karumba Arthur, pledged to strengthen youth empowerment, unity, evangelism, and spiritual growth across the diocese.

The youth leaders also appealed to the government to release young people reportedly still detained following the recent elections.

The Diocesan Youth Patron, Rev. Canon Jita Kavuma, urged the youth to remain focused on faith, leadership, and service to society.

Officials from the Buganda Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with the church in addressing challenges affecting young people, including unemployment, moral decline, and social vulnerability.

As the new youth executive begins its mandate, both church and kingdom leaders expressed optimism that the partnership between faith and cultural institutions will help shape a disciplined, empowered, and spiritually grounded generation.