EDITOR
Parents and teachers of Rwengwe 1 Primary School in Bukiro Town Council, Mbarara District, have expressed gratitude for the generous donations made by the former Mbarara District Chairperson, Capt. JB Tumusiime Bamuturaki, and Rubaya Sub-County Woman Councilor, Hon. Loydah Twinomujuni Kyarikunda, towards the construction of a teachers’ house.
The headteacher, Mrs. Tumusiime Jeniva, highlighted that the construction, estimated to cost UGX 40,000,000, has been supported entirely through community fundraising efforts. She expressed her appreciation to parents, teachers, and other well-wishers who contributed items such as bananas, goats, hens, and cash to make the Thanksgiving and fundraising event successful, which raised over UGX 5,000,000 in cash and pledges.
Mrs. Tumusiime noted the school’s excellent academic performance, citing the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results of 2022 and 2023, where all learners passed in Division One and Two, with sciences being the best-performing subjects.
The event was led by a holy mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Ayekundira Leberio of Rubindi Catholic Church Parish, Mbarara Archdiocese. In his sermon, he encouraged Christians to focus on hard work and to avoid being misled by false promises of miracles that cannot be fulfilled.
During the event, the Mayor of Bukiro Town Council, Mr. Tom Karuhanga, announced an additional donation of 30 iron sheets, valued at UGX 1.5 million, from Capt. JB Tumusiime Bamuturaki. The donation will help roof the teachers’ house. He also called on the Mbarara District Local Government to allocate funds for the rehabilitation and development of Rwengwe 1 Primary School to boost enrollment and further improve academic performance, especially in science subjects.
Mr. Alex Mutatiina, the PTA Chairperson and an alumnus of the school, emphasized that the construction of the teachers’ house would address challenges such as late arrivals and the burden of rent payment for teachers.
Hon. Loydah Twinomujuni Kyarikunda auctioned and purchased a she-goat for UGX 460,000 during the event. She urged parents to prioritize paying school fees for their children at affordable schools instead of focusing on luxurious clothing. She stressed the importance of education as a foundation for sustainable wealth creation.
Mrs. Immaculate Twine, a parent at the school, encouraged fellow parents to focus on hard work in agriculture, producing high-quality and large quantities for better markets. She underscored that investing in education is a sustainable path to economic development, unlike material possessions that can be lost.
