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200 Primary Seven candidates have received scholastic materials in Southern Division primary schools in Rukungiri Municipality ahead of their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) scheduled for early November.
The beneficiary schools include Kyitazigurukwa Primary School, Nyakyibale Lower Primary School, Marumba Christian Primary School, Kankoma P/S, Kitimba P/S, Rukungiri Primary School, and Katwekamwe P/S.
Headteachers of the schools, represented by Peace Nimusima, Headteacher of Kyitazigurukwa Primary School, and Byarugaba Henry, Headteacher of Nyakyibale Lower Primary School, expressed their gratitude for the kind gesture. They noted that the support has greatly helped students from humble backgrounds, easing the financial burden on parents.
They further highlighted that despite challenges caused by the recent industrial action, they are working hard with their teachers to prepare the learners for the upcoming exams and remain hopeful of excellent performance.
Candidates from different schools, represented by Ninsima Brendah and Patience Akatukunda, expressed their excitement and appreciation for the initiative, saying that some of their peers would have struggled to afford the required sets and would have had to borrow from other classes.
They pledged to continue working hard with their teachers in their final preparations and expressed confidence that, with God’s help, they will excel in their exams.
Councilor Gideon Turyamubugana, representing Kanyinya Ward in Rukungiri Municipality and the mind behind the initiative, noted that this is the sixth year he has supported P.7 candidates in Southern Division. He said his goal is to ease the burden on parents and boost learners’ confidence by ensuring they have all the necessary materials for their exams.
He emphasized that his motivation is not political but rather to support the education sector and promote an educated generation, which he described as the great equalizer in today’s world.
