Local leaders in Bukerekere Village, Kakiri Sub-county, have visited area schools following the start of the first term, calling on the government to provide greater support for education.
Led by Bukerekere Village Chairperson David Nyanzi, the team toured schools including St Kizito Foundation Primary School and Glorious Junior School Bukerekere, assessing the learning environment and challenges faced by pupils.
“We wanted to see the conditions of the schools in our area and understand the challenges our children face, especially overcrowded classrooms and limited facilities,” Nyanzi said.
At St Kizito Foundation Primary School, founder Imeruda Sserunjogi guided the delegation through classrooms where pupils were actively engaged in lessons despite congestion.
School administrators appealed for government support, emphasizing the role of private schools in educating Ugandan children.
“These schools educate Ugandan children who deserve better learning conditions. Government support is crucial,” Sserunjogi said, while thanking the leaders for their assistance.
The leaders also donated books, pens, pencils, mathematical sets, and other essential learning materials. Teachers expressed gratitude, noting that such contributions motivate both learners and educators.
Teacher Namulimbe Racheal highlighted challenges faced by private schools, including insufficient infrastructure and limited resources, forcing the merging of middle and top classes into single classrooms due to low enrolment.
“We were forced to combine classes because the number of pupils is small and the available classrooms are not enough,” Namulimbe explained.
She appealed for support in providing clean water and improved facilities, warning that without intervention, the situation may deteriorate further.
During the visit, Nyanzi reviewed pupils’ exercise books to gauge progress and emphasized collective responsibility in supporting education.
“Schools like these produce future leaders, ministers, doctors, and professionals. Supporting them is an investment in our nation’s future,” he said.
He also criticized leaders who only appear during election periods, noting the need for consistent engagement in community development.
