Renovation Begins at Makobore High School with 1.4 Billion Ugandan Shillings Budget

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Rukungiri district and Municipality officials have officially commenced the renovation and rehabilitation project at Makobore High School, with an allocated budget of 1.4 billion Ugandan Shillings. The first phase of the project has seen 500 million Ugandan Shillings disbursed for immediate use.

Established in 1962, Makobore High School is a government-aided boys’ boarding secondary school. The responsibility for the renovation project has been handed over to the UPDF Engineer’s Brigade. Their scope of work includes renovating the dining and multipurpose hall, constructing two five-stance latrines, an administration and staff room block, as well as the head teacher’s house.

Lieutenant Ronald Nkwasibwe, the UPDF Engineering Brigade site engineer, assured officials of their commitment to delivering quality work. He encouraged district officials to conduct regular site visits for supervision.

Both Rukungiri municipality mayor, Charles Makuru, and district chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, expressed gratitude to the government for allocating funds for the renovation. They acknowledged the collaborative effort of political, technical leaders, and Members of Parliament, particularly Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, an alumnus of the school, and North Kigezi religious leaders.

Rukungiri district RDC Nsubunga Bewayo and Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Maskoyi Swalic Waswa emphasized the importance of quality work and timely completion by the contractor.

Bewayo urged school administrators to prioritize improving discipline and academic performance, considering the government’s intervention in rehabilitating the school.

North Kigezi Diocesan Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe commended the government’s support in revitalizing Makobore High School. He highlighted his commitment to revitalizing Church of Uganda schools, a promise he made during his consecration and enthronement.

Fred Mucunguzi, chairman of the Board of Governors of Makobore High School, expressed optimism that the renovation would enhance the learning environment.

Head teacher Sabiti Epaphras thanked the government for its investment in revitalizing the school, promising to work diligently to improve its standards.

The Ugandan government, through the Committee on Education and Sports, allocated 15 billion Ugandan Shillings to renovate and upgrade traditional schools nationwide, acknowledging the dire need for improved infrastructure in many of these institutions.