Bishop advises students to delay getting into sexual relationships

13 October 2025, 12:19 pm

By Geoffrey Okwong

The Kitgum Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Wilson Kitara, has urged students to delay getting into sexual relationships until they have completed their studies.

Speaking to students of Kworo High School – Pader Campus in Pader Town Council on Saturday, Bishop Kitara emphasized that age is not the key factor in marriage, but rather readiness. He explained that before entering into any relationship, one must be mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared.

“Readiness is the most important thing in marriage,” Bishop Kitara said, urging students to prioritize their education and future over early relationships.

The Bishop made the remarks during a dedication prayer service organized for Senior Four and Senior Six candidates ahead of their national examinations. The ceremony also welcomed Senior One and Senior Five students as new entrants to the school.

A total of 71 students were confirmed by Bishop Kitara during the event, which also celebrated the school’s sports achievements—eight trophies won in various competitions this year.

Rose Filder Lalam, the Senior Education Officer representing the District Education Officer (DEO) of Pader, commended the Bishop for his spiritual guidance and counseling. She also warned students against engaging in examination malpractice, reminding them that the penalty for those found guilty is up to ten years imprisonment.

Lalam further cautioned teachers not to link UNEB activities to the ongoing industrial action by teachers across the country. She praised Kworo High School’s leadership for its continued academic and extracurricular excellence, noting that the institution has significantly raised the district’s profile.

The school’s head teacher, Beatrice Atim, encouraged parents to send their daughters to Kworo High School, describing it as a safe, quiet, and conducive environment for learning.

“Kworo High School is the best place for girls. The compound is well fenced, the environment is peaceful, and the girls are safe,” she said.

Atim expressed confidence that all 108 candidates sitting for national examinations this year will pass in Division One, building on last year’s impressive record where all 83 candidates passed in the top grade.

She added that the school’s Advanced Level section, which began with only five candidates in 2024, has now grown to 16, reflecting the school’s steady academic progress.

Kworo High School is a girls’ secondary school with an enrollment of 805 students and a dedicated staff of 47.