The Senior 4 and 6 candidates of Kotido SS today received blessings from religious leaders in Kotido district, a head of the UNEB examinations slated to start on 13^th October with briefing.

The candidates consist 243 senior four who will be the first to begin exams while on the 10^th November 99 Senior 6 candidates of the school will join their counterparts around the country for briefing.

The mass that commenced at 10 AM was led by the Bishop of Kotido diocese Rt. Rev. Dominic Eibu along with Rt Rev Simon Aisu the Bishop for North Karamoja diocese and also his Eminence Issa Kedi Pedo the district Khadi North Karamoja.

In his homily, Bishop Eibu prayed for the candidates to be protected by the holy spirit against sickness, memory loss and confusion that normally befall candidates at such times, urging them to stay close to God by praying hard to strengthen their faith.

Cue//…Bishop EIBU

His Eminence Issa Kedi Pedo reminded the candidates on the importance of hard work as they near the exams period and called upon them to behave and be disciplined, urging those who had wronged the teachers, fellow students and parents to repent and ask for forgiveness so that they succeed in their exams

Cue//…Khadi Issa pedo

The Rt. Rev Simon Aisu on the other hand encouraged the candidates to be humble at this time adding that they should feel free at such times to consult with the teachers and their fellow students in the same classes.

Cue//…Bishop Aisu

The candidates were filled with Joy, excitement and courage while singing songs of praise, a sign that the presence of the 3 top religious leaders has given them the power to take on the forthcoming exams.

Cue//…Students cheering after the mass