Simpson M
As Uganda joined the global community in celebrating International Youth Day, the Lions Club of Rukungiri participated in the festivities by visiting St. Francis Buhunga High School in Buhunga Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The visit featured a range of activities promoting unity and togetherness.
The activities included eye screenings for students, planting fruit trees for environmental conservation, career guidance, and the donation of school textbooks.
Mugisha Julius Kakwara, the head teacher of St. Francis Buhunga High School, expressed gratitude for the Lions Club’s visit. He noted that over 200 students received free eye screenings from specialists. Kakwara commended the Lions Club for their donation of textbooks to the school library, which he believes will enhance the school’s academic performance.
Eng. Hangson Nuwamanya, the President of the Lions Club of Rukungiri, congratulated the youth on their International Youth Day. He explained that the Lions Club chose to visit St. Francis Buhunga High School to inspire students and offer career guidance. Nuwamanya added that students who were identified with eye problems during the screenings either received immediate treatment or were promised glasses, which are currently being processed.
He expressed his appreciation to the school for their warm reception and cooperation during the visit, and encouraged students to join the Leo’s Club as they continue their studies.
Student leaders, including Head Prefect Joshua Muhanguzi and Head Girl Patricia Musimenta, thanked the Lions Club of Rukungiri for their generosity. They expressed their appreciation for the donation of textbooks, the planting of fruit trees for environmental conservation, and the eye screenings, as well as the cake cutting and other activities that took place.
