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Hon. Mugabe Dononzio Kahonda, the Member of Parliament representing Ruhinda South in Mitooma District, has emphasized the urgent need for government to prioritize funding for rural schools due to their significant needs.
Speaking on Monday, April 1st, during the launch of the St. Francis Buhunga High School Old Students Association and the recognition of top performers in the previous Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams at St. Francis Buhunga High School in Buhunga Sub County, Rukungiri District, Hon. Kahonda, who was appointed as the Patron of the Association, expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of government projects at St. Francis Buhunga High School since its establishment in 1984. He also highlighted the government’s restriction on parental payments, urging the government to focus on rural schools, as the currently equipped Seed Schools are insufficient.
Hon. Kahonda pledged to collaborate with his fellow Member of Parliament, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi, to advocate for renovation funds for St. Francis Buhunga High School.
During the event, Rev. Father Posiano Kwitonda, the Curate of Rutooma Catholic Parish and Chaplain at St. Francis Buhunga High School, called for school administrators to involve Church representatives in the school’s timetable to fulfill their obligations.
Lion MJF Byarugaba Conerlius, the Head of Finance at Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital and the newly elected Chairperson of St. Francis Buhunga High School, expressed readiness to support the school in various ways, emphasizing its significance in their success and urging former students to rally in support of their alma mater.
Mr. Mugisha Julius Kakwaya, the Head Teacher of St. Francis Buhunga High School, affirmed the teachers’ commitment to excellence and appealed to Hon. Mugabe Dononzio to advocate for government funding for infrastructure development. He highlighted the school’s urgent need for dormitories, a multipurpose hall, internet access, transportation, and staff quarters.
Mr. Katwire Joseph, a teacher and committee member of St. Francis Buhunga High School, explained that they returned to support the school as it played a crucial role in shaping their lives.
The event commenced with a band procession from the school premises to Karisizo trading center and back.
