The ICT and National guidance minister Hon Chris Baryomunsi has commended the proprietors of Bwindi vocational institute college for fostering vocational skilling and promoting tourism in Kanungu district.
He made the remarks on Saturday while officiating at the fundraising event aimed at raising funds to complete the construction of a two-storied ICT complex at the institute in Bwindi Buhooma town council Kinkiizi west Kanungu district.
Baryomunsi explained that Ugandans who have channeled vocational schools have become more successful than those who study to seek for white color therefore Ugandans need to embrace vocational studies.
He added that the government has given the mandate to private entities to start up vocational training centers to help in training job creators who can create impact in the innovation and technology of Uganda and abroad.
As a sign of supporting the college the Minister pledged to donate 96 iron sheets to roof the block and personally contributed UGX 5 million by purchasing items including a cow that he donated to students.
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Hon.James Kaberuka the Kinkiizi west legislator called upon the government to address the growing issue of brain drain in the country pointing out that many young people seek less gainful employment abroad due to a lack of opportunities in local industries.
Hon. Kaberuka emphasized the need to strengthen industrial skills and promote tea farming, noting that 30% of Kanungu District’s population directly benefits from the tea industry.
He argued that supporting vocational skills could significantly boost GDP and employment rates but parents have failed to get school dues due to lowering tea prices.
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Frank Byaruhanga the speaker Kanungu district on behalf of Kanungu district local government commended the outstanding work of Mr. Agaba and Mrs. Mwajuma Twaha Adams.
He also urged the Ministry of Education & Sports to fully implement the TVET Act, which has yet to be properly streamlined into the education system to reduce levels of unemployment.
According to Adams Agaba and Mwajuma Twongyeirwe the school proprietors Bwindi community vocational college started in 2012 specializing in computer training for s4 and S6 leavers where a big vision rose from to start up other vocational courses with the purpose of equipping Ugandans with knowledge and skills in addition to providing more knowledge on tourism .
The school started in temporary structures and is currently housed in permanent structure on a 2 acres land where currently they are seeking over 100 million to complete the two storied block to accommodate the office , ICT laboratory and board room which are under construction.
The directors noted that there is a big gap in our education system where some parents seek academic education for their children rather than skills where some Ugandans have become un-employed as they wait for white collar jobs instead of becoming job creators.
Agaba added that this institution was set up to train Ugandans to become job creators rather than seekers which will reduce the challenge of unemployment and increase social economic empowerment.
Mwajumah Twongyeirwe the Kanungu district communications officer and one of the directors says a tourism course at this institution will equip locals with knowledge on how to promote tourism in the area being one of the best tourism centers in uganda.
The directors thanked the development patterns who have supported them financially to enable them move forward like Uganda vocational limited, Directorate of industrial training, Omushana (Sunshine for children), Kanungu district local government led by district chairperson and staff ,locals and business community in Bwindi Buhooma town council and the entire Kanungu district.
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Over 13 million and 44 bags of cement among other construction materials were raised at the event .
Minister Chris Baryomunsi was accompanied by Kanungu District NRM Chairperson Godfrey Karabenda, District Speaker Mr. Frank Byaruhanga, and LC5 aspirant Rev. Justus Tibesigwa among other dignitaries.
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