Laudato Voices | Nyakasura School Centenary | Friday, March 27, 2026
Students, alumni, and dignitaries gathered in Fort Portal to celebrate the centenary of Nyakasura School, marking 100 years of existence with vibrant festivities.
The celebrations, held on March 26, 2026, brought together generations of former students (old boys and girls), current learners, and well-wishers to honour the school’s long-standing contribution to education in Uganda. The event featured cultural performances, parades, and speeches reflecting on the school’s legacy and achievements of innovation and sustainability over the years.
Founded in 1926, Nyakasura School has built a reputation for shaping disciplined, well-rounded individuals, with many of its alumni serving in leadership roles both nationally and internationally. The centenary celebrations were therefore not only a moment of festivity but also a reflection on the school’s impact over a century. Everywhere you find an alumnus of Nyakasura, you will not miss a value of sustainability, which the Laudato Youth Initiative has attested through interacting with the Laudato Si Club members of Nyakasura School.
Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of preserving the school’s traditions while embracing modern educational approaches. They highlighted the need to invest in infrastructure and learning facilities to prepare future generations, with calls for continued support from alumni and stakeholders. Laudato Youth Initiative exists to mentor stewards of the future. We will continue to respond to this call by forming young people in integral ecology and sustainability through the Laudato Si Club at Nyakasura School.
The week-long celebrations also included community activities such as environmental clean-up campaigns and awareness drives, with participation from the Laudato Si Club members and the school community, underscoring the school’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
As Nyakasura School enters its second century, the centenary, we see a ray of hope for a renewed commitment to forming ecological citizens and a school poised to be a model of the new curriculum through innovations and skills obtained, but its hands-on education approach is a tribute to its rich history and a renewed commitment to excellence, character formation, and service to society.
