EDITOR
Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing has raised concerns over the government’s continued delay in supporting the completion of its Golden Jubilee Building, a project projected to cost over 4 billion Uganda Shillings.
The appeal was made during the school’s 9th Graduation Ceremony, held at its Makanga campus in Kabale Municipality. According to the school’s Principal, Ms. Nambiro Josephine Kigozi, only the ground floor of the planned three-storey structure has been completed, costing over 400 million Uganda Shillings. She urged both the government and well-wishers to contribute towards completing the building, which is expected to enhance training facilities and accommodate the growing student population.
A total of 326 students graduated during the ceremony, receiving diplomas and certificates in Nursing and Midwifery. Of these, 67 earned diplomas, while 259 were awarded certificates across various academic disciplines.
During the event, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, conveyed a message through Principal Harriet Birungi Ndamba from the Ministry’s Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The message urged graduates to enter the workforce with confidence, professionalism, and integrity.
Graduates were advised to apply their knowledge and skills with a focus on patient advocacy and ethical practice, while being proactive and taking initiative in their roles. The speech also highlighted challenges health professionals may face, including high-pressure situations and occasional mistreatment by patients, emphasizing that such experiences build resilience and competence.
Dr. Turyagyenda encouraged graduates to pursue continuous professional development and lifelong learning to remain relevant in an evolving healthcare sector, stressing the vital role of healthcare workers in national development and public health.
Principal Nambiro also addressed the graduates, urging them to embrace innovation, adapt to changes, and stay committed to improving their professional competencies. She emphasized that lifelong learning is crucial for personal growth and the advancement of the healthcare profession both nationally and internationally.
She further encouraged the graduates to uphold the values instilled during their training and carry them into their future workplaces.
