Uganda Christian University’s (UCU) October 2024 Annual Public Lecture was a success, drawing a packed audience to Nkoyoyo Hall on October 23, 2024. The lecture, guided by the theme “The Hidden Curriculum: Inescapable Biases in Education Curricula,” featured Mr. Graham Yoko, CEO of Accelerated Education Enterprises, as the Keynote Speaker.
Mr. Yoko emphasized the importance of a biblical-based curriculum in fostering holistic development, personal and social responsibility in addition to developing and maintaining strong communities. He highlighted that such a curriculum provides a coherent and consistent moral and ethical framework.
He further challenged the notion that curricular can be neutral, arguing that there’s always an underlying interest. “The idea of a neutral curriculum is a myth! There’s no such thing as a neutral education curriculum. It is always biased, either positively or negatively,” he said adding that “Every curriculum is shaped by underlying biases that reflect the values and assumptions of the designer.
Prof. Mushengyezi, advocating for and commending the integration of bible-based curricula with the competency-based ones, noted that UCU lawyers are respected for their professionalism and values. “We often tell our students, ‘Go out and serve God’s people as ministers sent by God,’” he said, emphasizing the university’s commitment to producing professionals with values.
“It’s no surprise that many have noted how UCU lawyers stand out—they carry Christian values with them wherever they go.”
The event was graced by UCU’s Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi, Chairperson of the University Council, Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa who was also representing UCU’s Chancellor, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Mr. David Mugawe the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration and Rev. Prof. John Kitayimbwa the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs among others.
This year’s lecture drew notable guests such as Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, and representatives from Uganda’s ministries including Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Registration Services Bureau, National Curriculum Development Centre, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Uganda Partners – USA, Ministry of Water and Sewerage Corporation, National Social Security Fund, National Agricultural Research Organisation, Review Uganda Initiative, Several Banks, Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Ndejje University, and other universities, and schools among others.
About the Graham Yoko- CEO Of Accelerated Education Enterprise
Graham Yoko is a Ministry Insights Certified Practitioner and CEO of Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) South Africa, which provides educational materials and services to schools and home schoolers. As a motivational speaker Graham has addressed audiences at conferences and seminars on four continents. His book, Get Out of Your Rut and Into Your Groove (CMP, 2010) addresses finding a personal niche in life and career. He lives with his wife Pam and their three children in Durban, South Africa.
