Senior Reporter
Henry Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, responsible for general duties, has encouraged financially disadvantaged students to consider vocational training as a means to secure employment swiftly.
Addressing attendees at the induction ceremony of Venerable Oscar Mwesigwa, the New Archdeacon of Bubare Archdeaconry within the Diocese of Kigezi, Minister Musasizi emphasized the importance of tailored career guidance towards vocational training, especially for students facing financial constraints.
In his capacity as the Rubanda East County Member of Parliament and Rubanda District NRM Chairperson, Minister Musasizi stressed the importance of collaboration between parents and educators to offer suitable career advice. He highlighted the value of vocational skills such as carpentry, building, plumbing, and electrical installations, citing government-supported technical institutions like Kabale Technical Institute (KTI) near Bubare Sub-county as viable options for vocational education.
Minister Musasizi also praised Bubare Secondary School for its exceptional performance in the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Examinations, where a female student achieved a perfect score of 20/20. He credited this success to the prevailing political stability within Rubanda District, which fosters a culture of collective responsibility among stakeholders including the District education department, School Management Authorities, teachers, students, and parents.
Additionally, Minister Musasizi announced government funding of 150 million Ugandan Shillings for the construction of a girls’ dormitory at Bubare Secondary School, with an extra allocation of 150 million Ugandan Shillings designated for further infrastructure development in the upcoming fiscal year.
