he Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned young people against a growing social media narrative suggesting that education is not essential for success, describing the message as misleading and dangerous for the country’s future.
Mayiga noted that there is an increasing trend online promoting the idea that “education is not the key to success” and encouraging young people to seek alternative “keys.”
He warned that such thinking risks discouraging a generation from pursuing formal learning.
“Education remains a key. It may not be the only key, but it is certainly a fundamental one,” Mayiga said, emphasizing that education opens doors to knowledge, opportunity, innovation, and responsible leadership.
He added that while a few individuals have achieved success with limited formal education, they account for less than one percent of Uganda’s population and should not be used to mislead the majority.
“Sustainable success is built on knowledge, discipline, and values, and education provides that foundation,” he said, firmly debunking claims that formal learning is no longer relevant.
“Nothing replaces knowledge. No one should mislead you into believing otherwise,” Mayiga concluded, urging youth to embrace education as a vital tool for personal and national development.