Religious leaders have called for greater integrity in public service and strengthened parental responsibility as Wakiso District marked the Christmas season with a vibrant carols festival held at the District Headquarters.

The event, organised by the St. Joseph the Worker Small Christian Community, brought together Catholic and Protestant choirs from across the district. It attracted district political leaders, technical staff, clerics from various denominations, and hundreds of residents who gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christmas through music and fellowship.

residing over the ceremony, Rev. Fr. Jude Ssekyanzi encouraged district officials to uphold integrity and transparency, stressing that strong moral values are essential for effective service delivery and sustainable leadership. He further appealed to parents to closely guide their children during the festive season and to involve them in church activities as a way of shielding them from negative influences.

Rev. Fr. Deogratius Kiibi Katerega from St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Mpigi commended the Wakiso District leadership for maintaining a “God-fearing approach” to public service. He applauded District Chairperson Matia Bwanika for voluntarily stepping aside to allow others the opportunity to lead—describing the act as a gesture of humility and dedication to good governance.

Chairperson Bwanika attributed Wakiso District’s strong performance over the past 15 years to leadership anchored in moral values, noting that such principles have consistently positioned Wakiso among the best-performing districts in the country.

The Head of Laity for the St. Joseph the Worker Wakiso District Catholic Community, Prossy Nakalembe, thanked all participating choirs for their inspirational performances and encouraged Christians to continue supporting those in need.

The celebrations concluded with the cutting of a ceremonial cake and the lighting of Christmas trees—symbolizing unity, love, and goodwill as the festive season approaches.