MUGABE R
Parents have been urged to trust local schools with the education of their children and avoid taking them to distant and costly institutions that offer similar academic outcomes.
The call was made on February 16, 2026, by Ms. Mackline Nuwahereza, Head Teacher of Kyatoko Hillside High School, located in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, during celebrations to mark the school’s impressive performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education results.
Ms. Nuwahereza said local schools have the capacity to provide affordable and quality education, emphasizing that parents should have confidence in nearby institutions rather than incurring high costs in faraway schools.
Kyatoko Hillside High School presented 12 candidates for the 2025 UCE examinations. The candidates collectively achieved 2 As, 25 Bs, 75 Cs, 2 Ds and 1 E, a performance the school described as tremendous and a reflection of steady academic growth.
The School’s Director of Studies, Sunday Abias, attributed the strong performance to teamwork among staff, consistent revision tests supported by the school administration, and the expertise of teachers who serve as UNEB examiners. He expressed optimism that the school will register even better results in the coming years.
A parent, Moses Buryahika, commended the school for maintaining discipline among learners and contributing to the stability of the surrounding community. He also applauded the institution’s efforts in expanding market networks for agricultural products since its establishment in 2005.
Outgoing students including Ahabwa Ruhanga Gariyo, Kukunda Mary Blessing, Tukamushaba Saviour, Asiimwe Racheal and Atwebembire Tuhame credited their success to the school’s hospitality, proper feeding program, regular testing, and close interaction with teachers. They appealed to the administration to introduce Advanced Level classes to enable learners to complete their entire secondary education at the same institution.
