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The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Brone Kyikanshemeza, has commissioned four government-funded projects in Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District, aimed at improving infrastructure and service delivery, particularly in the education sector.
While commissioning the projects, Kyikanshemeza applauded the contractors for delivering quality work and called on parents to play a more active role in supporting education. He urged them to ensure children attend school and are provided with all necessary scholastic materials, instead of shifting all responsibility to the government.
He also encouraged pupils to remain disciplined, focus on their studies, and avoid unnecessary movements after school hours, noting that such habits are key to improving academic performance. Kyikanshemeza further emphasized the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in maintaining discipline, and tasked school administrators with ensuring proper maintenance of the newly constructed facilities.
The commissioned projects include a two-classroom block at Kakyindo Primary School in Bugangari Sub-county, constructed by Ruhinda Technical Services Ltd at a cost of over UGX 94 million. Another two-classroom block was built at Omuburama Model Primary School in Bikurungu Town Council by Kinombe Nyaruzinga Construction Ltd at 41 million shillings. In the same town council, Tico Construction Co. Ltd completed administrative facilities valued at over UGX 150 million, while Ofram Agencies Ltd constructed a two-classroom block and a main hall at Bikurungu Centenary Primary School at a cost exceeding UGX 237 million.
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Rukungiri District, Frederick Byekwaso, commended the government for allocating resources towards school infrastructure development. He also appreciated the contractors for quality work, noting that they will remain liable for the buildings for six months after completion to address any defects.
Byekwaso urged pupils to remain disciplined, listen to their teachers, and stay focused on their studies. He also appealed to parents to provide meals for their children and support schools in all possible ways.
Rukungiri District Engineer Julius Bagyira praised the government for funding infrastructure projects in schools and thanked the contractors for executing their work diligently. He also appreciated the cooperation from local communities and school administrations, particularly for safeguarding construction materials and ensuring successful project completion.
The District Education Officer (DEO), Jackson Turyahumura, called on the community to appreciate government efforts in improving school infrastructure. He urged parents to have confidence in government schools and entrust them with their children’s education. He also thanked local leaders for lobbying for development projects and emphasized the need for communities to take responsibility for maintaining the new facilities.
Headteachers and parents from the beneficiary schools expressed gratitude to the government for the support and pledged to ensure proper maintenance of the buildings. They, however, appealed for additional assistance to further improve learning conditions and accommodate the growing number of pupils.
