Sam Amanya
Hajji Masokoi Wasswa, the Chief Administrative Officer of Rukungiri district, along with Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, the Resident District Commissioner, have issued a stern warning to contractors undertaking government projects in the district. They emphasized the need for high-quality workmanship, stating that any shoddy work will not be tolerated, and offenders will be held accountable under the law.
Their remarks were made during the inauguration of a two-classroom block, an office, and a two-stance latrine at Bikurungu Centenary Primary School in Bikurungu Town Council. They emphasized that substandard work on government projects is unacceptable in Rukungiri district. As leaders, they pledged not to endorse any project until contractors adhere to standards worthy of commissioning.
Hajji Masokoi Wasswa expressed gratitude to the Ugandan government for initiating various projects in schools nationwide, including Bikurungu Centenary Primary School, aimed at improving education standards. He urged school authorities to maintain these facilities for longevity and challenged them to enhance educational outcomes now that infrastructure challenges are addressed.
Moreover, he instructed the District Education Officer to assign a teacher to the school promptly to address staff shortages. He disclosed that the district has advertised for 50 teaching positions to alleviate staffing issues across the district.
In a related development, Mujuni Emmy, the Head Teacher of Bikurungu Centenary Primary School, commended district officials, led by the RDC and CAO, for commissioning the government-built infrastructure at the school. He praised the quality of work done by OFRAM Agencies Limited, the contractors, stating that it meets the district’s standards.
Emmy expressed concerns about the school’s rising enrollment, which now exceeds 700 pupils, surpassing the infrastructure’s capacity. He appealed to the government for further support to accommodate the growing student population.
Magara Francis, the vice-chairperson of the School Management Committee, highlighted a pressing issue regarding a classroom block constructed by parents in 1979 using unfired bricks and mud. He stressed that the structure is deteriorating and poses a risk to the safety of pupils, underscoring the urgent need for intervention.
