EDITOR
The administration of Ruko Primary School in Nyarubuye Sub-county, Bufumbira North Constituency, has appealed to their area legislator for immediate intervention as the institution continues to struggle with severe infrastructural challenges.
The concerns were raised on Tuesday during the campaign launch of Bufumbira North MP Hon. Kamara John Nizeyimana, the incumbent and an independent candidate, in Ruko Village.
Dinah Nyirarukundo, a teacher at Ruko Primary School, revealed that since the school’s establishment in 2002, it has never benefited from a government-funded building. She said teachers and pupils still share latrines, classrooms have no windows or doors, and the school faces an acute shortage of textbooks and teaching staff. She appealed to MP Nizeyimana to prioritize the transformation of the school.
Gerald Nkurunziza, the headteacher, echoed the concerns, noting that when he was posted to the school, he found it in an alarming state. He said that parents have been forced to construct temporary structures out of desperation to keep children learning.
In response, MP Nizeyimana assured residents that the school would receive support after the 2026 general elections. During the rally, he contacted the District Education Officer (DEO), Emmanuel Mwunvaneza, to address the situation. Mwunvaneza acknowledged the long-standing challenges and promised that the government would explore available avenues to help improve the school’s infrastructure.
Beyond education, MP Nizeyimana pledged support to women and youth groups as part of his commitment to promoting gender equality and community empowerment. He also urged residents to back him in the 2026 elections, promising continued development initiatives in the constituency.
Ruko Primary School remains hopeful that these promises will translate into tangible improvements for its teachers, pupils, and the wider community.
