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Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has emphasized the importance of ensuring girls’ education to enhance their prospects.
He noted with concern that some parents allow their daughters to drop out of school, leading to early marriages which adversely affect their future. Baryomunsi made this plea during the 40th-anniversary celebrations of Nyakabungo Girls Secondary School in Nyakabungo Town Council, Kanungu district.
During his address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkizi, Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka, urged students to work hard, drawing inspiration from the biblical narrative in Genesis 1. He emphasized the transformative power of God’s word in shaping a brighter future for students.
These remarks followed the inauguration of a completed A-level block, generously donated by Olive and Claire Ramsden, amounting to 161 million shillings. The event also focused on fundraising efforts aimed at fencing the school premises for the safety of the students.
In support of this initiative, Baryomunsi contributed 2.2 million shillings and presented a widescreen TV and DSTV decoder to enhance recreational activities at the school. The fundraising event successfully raised a total of 7,332,000 shillings.
Additionally, Eng. Sam Kajojo, the Lc5 Chairperson, pledged to oversee the painting of the roofs for two classroom blocks.
