By Sulphine Mbambu Bonabana
Final-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students at Uganda Christian University (UCU) have been challenged to use their legal knowledge to create a positive impact in society. Speaking at their Thanksgiving Service held on March 27 at Thorn Craft Chapel (Nkoyoyo Hall), guest preacher Dr Daniel Ruhweza urged the aspiring lawyers to uphold justice and serve their communities with integrity.
Dr. Ruhweza, drawing from Matthew 11:3, posed a thought-provoking question to the finalists: “Are you the lawyers that will uphold justice, or should we wait for the next generation?” He emphasised that true legal practitioners should not be driven by personal gain but by a deep commitment to justice and social transformation.
“If your goal after graduation is taking bribes to live a luxurious life, then you are not an essential worker,” he warned. “The world is waiting for you to make it better. Will you educate rural women on their land rights, or will you simply chase wealth?”
The LLB finalists, who began their legal journey in 2021, reflected on their experiences of mental strain, rigorous coursework, and perseverance. Despite the challenges, they expressed gratitude for the friendships and knowledge gained along the way.
Ashley Kijumba, an LLB finalist, encouraged aspiring law students to pursue justice relentlessly. “Let justice be done though the heavens fall,” she said.
Similarly, Eleanor Tenywa reflected on her growth over the years. “Looking back to 2021, I didn’t know what to expect. But today, I am well-versed in the law, and I am grateful,” she said.
The Thanksgiving service served as a moment of reflection and inspiration, reminding the graduating class that beyond academic achievement, their true purpose lies in being agents of justice and positive change in Uganda and beyond.
