Ruhakana Rugunda, former Prime Minister of Uganda (2014–2021), John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, former Prime Minister of Uganda (2011–2014), Amos Nzeyi, and other alumni of Rwere Primary School in Rubanda District have pledged to construct four staff houses and two classroom blocks to address the school’s critical infrastructure challenges.
The project, estimated to cost 140 million shillings, includes the construction of four staff houses at a cost of 80 million shillings and two classroom blocks costing 60 million shillings. This was announced during the school’s speech day and the top-class graduation ceremony held today, Thursday, on the school grounds.
While speaking, Sergeant Caleb Turyamutunga, the chairperson of the school management committee, stated that the alumni, led by Amos Nzeyi and others, are committed to addressing the school’s longstanding infrastructure challenges. Turyamutunga highlighted the significant issues, including the lack of staff quarters for teachers, and emphasized that the new classroom blocks will provide pupils with a conducive learning environment.
He also mentioned that this is not the first time the alumni have supported the school. Previously, they renovated the school’s infrastructure, which is now in good condition.
CUE IN; TURYAMUTUNGA ON THE ALUMNI RR//
Mbabazi Andrew, the Head Teacher of Rwere Primary School, stated that the school has long faced infrastructure challenges, but these have now been addressed thanks to the support of the alumni.
He added that while they are eager to begin constructing the blocks, the ongoing rainy season has delayed the start of the work.
He also appealed to the Rubanda District Education Department to provide desks for the pupils, noting that the school is currently facing a shortage of desks for classroom use.
CUE IN; MBABAZI ON THE MATTER RR//ENG
Obed Mutatina, a councillor representing Bubaare Town Council in Rubanda District and serving as a representative for the education and health sectors, stated that the district is planning to purchase over 600 desks to distribute to various schools across Rubanda District. He confirmed that Rwere Primary School is among the schools slated to receive desks in the coming years.
CUE IN; OBED ON DESKS RR//
Speaking as a guest of honor, Mr. Besigiroha Moses, the Head of Management Information Systems and Learning at the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University Kampala, urged parents to teach their children vocational skills during the holiday. He emphasized that this would enable the children to be productive instead of wasting time on unimportant activities.
He also encouraged parents to help their children review their schoolbooks during the holiday so that they return to school better prepared and with improved writing skills.
CUE IN; MR. BESIGIROHA ON PARENTS RR//
