SIMPSON M
Stakeholders of government-aided schools in Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have raised concerns about the deteriorating state of their school facilities, urging the government to urgently intervene in the education sector.
Nyarushanje Model Primary School, established in 1946, is in a poor condition. Despite its government-aided status, the school has never received any structural support from the government. With an enrollment of over 1,000 pupils, the school has only two permanent classrooms, all of which were built by parents who are now feeling frustrated and neglected by the government.
According to the headteacher, Mr. Paul Mateeka, numerous appeals to district authorities and the government for additional classroom blocks have gone unanswered. Despite the severe overcrowding, the school maintains strong academic performance, thanks to the efforts of both parents and teachers. Mr. Mateeka is calling for government support to alleviate the strain on the school.
In response, the school is organizing a fundraising ceremony on October 27, 2024, to raise funds for the construction of additional classrooms. Parents and well-wishers are invited to contribute to the cause.
Similarly, St. Peter’s Secondary School in Nyarushanje Subcounty is in a dilapidated state, with only the buildings constructed in the 1940s still standing. Since its establishment, the school has not received any construction support from the government, leaving over 80 students crammed into a single classroom.
