MICHAEL N
Learners at Kashooro Primary School in Nyakyera Town Council, Ruhaama East, Ntungamo District, are studying under dangerous conditions as their classroom block, built nearly four decades ago, deteriorates rapidly.
The four-classroom block—constructed by parents in 1987 using mud, poles, and reeds under the Church of Uganda foundation—has never been renovated by the government despite being a public school.
During a parents’ meeting held at the school on Thursday to discuss ways of improving education standards amid the ongoing teachers’ sit-down strike, members raised alarm over the safety of their children. They expressed fear that the old and weakened building could collapse during the current rainy season, endangering the lives of both learners and teachers.
Seith Ruzira, one of the former pupils, told our reporter that the classroom block is in an alarming condition with rotten poles, missing windows, and broken doors, allowing rainwater to flood the rooms.
Zikora Hamuza, a neighbor to the school, confirmed that pupils are often forced to abandon the block and seek refuge in other classrooms whenever it threatens to rain. He appealed for immediate action to prevent a possible tragedy.
Kashooro Primary School PTA Chairperson, Kato Wilson, called on the government and the district education department to urgently intervene. He noted that parents are considering demolishing the dilapidated structure and conducting lessons under trees if no support comes soon.
Amon Mpangana, the School Management Committee Chairperson, said they are preparing a formal letter to the district education department highlighting the dire state of the classrooms and requesting construction of a new block. He added that teachers face additional challenges with accommodation, forcing some to rent rooms far away in Nyakyera Town Council.
Meanwhile, during the release of the Primary Seven Mock Examination results on 20th August 2025, Ntungamo District LC5 Chairperson, Samuel Mucugunzi, pledged that the district would renovate at least five schools per county this financial year. He urged headteachers to write to the District Education Officer (DEO) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to request urgent renovations for schools in poor condition.
If no action is taken soon, parents and teachers fear Kashooro Primary School may not withstand the next storm.
