Derrick Ampereza
Minister of Security and Rujumbura County legislator, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, has affirmed the commitment of Rukungiri leaders to fully support the resurgence of Makobore High School.
He highlighted the government’s allocation of 1.4 billion for the school’s renovation, expressing satisfaction with the ongoing progress.
During an inspection and launch of the renovation works on Thursday, Muhwezi praised the collaboration between the government, North Kigezi Diocese, the school alumni, and the school board. He also welcomed the new head teacher, Mr. Gad Arinaitwe Gakibayo, emphasizing the importance of teamwork among staff to enhance the school’s performance.
Furthermore, Muhwezi pledged to assist in lobbying for additional government support, such as recruiting qualified teachers and addressing infrastructure needs like computer facilities and water scarcity.
Local leaders, including Rukungiri District Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama and Rukungiri Municipality Mayor Charles Makuru, lauded the government’s funding for the school’s renovation, urging the school to intensify efforts to improve its academic performance.
Dr. Elisa Rutahigwa, the Rukungiri Municipality legislator, highlighted the significant effort required to secure funding for Makobore High School, expressing gratitude for the government’s decision to allocate funds despite initial allocation to other schools.
The district woman legislator also commended Minister Jim Muhwezi and the school’s alumni for spearheading the revival efforts, which received positive government attention.
Lieutenant Ronald Nkwasibwe, the UPDF engineering brigade’s site engineer, expressed confidence in completing the renovation within the agreed timeline.
Gad Arinaitwe Gakibayo, the new head teacher, acknowledged the school’s progress but mentioned challenges such as outstanding debt, insufficient teaching staff, water scarcity, and deteriorating staff housing.
Despite these challenges, the school’s enrollment has increased to 367 students compared to 144 the previous year.
Additionally, the team inspected the construction of a theater at Rukungiri Health Centre 4 Rwamahwa, commending the UPDF engineering brigade for their exemplary work.
