Kiryandongo parents urged to prioritize education for their children
She noted that the establishment of the school has addressed the challenge of learners walking up to 15 kilometres to the nearest secondary school.
Kiryandongo: Parents in Kiryandongo District have been urged to prioritize their children’s education to secure their future.
The call was made by the Kiryandongo district Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Jovia Katusiime Mbabazi during while donating 70 iron sheets to support the construction of Mpumwe Community Secondary School in Mpumwe Parish.
Katusiime said education is the only inheritance parents can give their children.
The donation is expected to improve learning infrastructure at the community-founded school, which was established to reduce the long distances students previously walked to access secondary education.
Parents have welcomed the initiative, saying it has eased the financial burden of educating their children.
Mr. Baraza Tom, a resident of Kibyama Village, said enrolling his son at the school has significantly reduced transport costs and improved his academic performance.
“I registered my student here and now I have saved money. I no longer spend money on transport for students going to school. My student also gets what to eat in time, which has improved the performance of my son,” Baraza said.
The Chairperson of Mpumwe Village said the school has become a source of hope for many families, noting that parents are increasingly enrolling their children because of the community support behind the project.
Mpumwe Parish Councillor, Mr. Watuwa Adams, called on development partners and well-wishers to support the school, citing challenges including inadequate fencing, understaffing, and poor infrastructure.
He also appealed to Hon. Katusime to advocate for the installation of an electric fence to address the persistent human-wildlife conflict that continues to destroy crops, undermining parents’ ability to pay school fees.
PTA Chairperson Mr. Kimamywa Francis urged parents to safeguard the school and pay fees promptly to support its growth and effective management.
Headteacher Mr. Muhundi Robert said enrolment continues to increase, with the school currently serving 41 students.
Hon. Jovia Katusime thanked the community, parents, and leaders who contributed to acquiring land for the school, including Hon. Karubanga Jacob.
She noted that the establishment of the school has addressed the challenge of learners walking up to 15 kilometres to the nearest secondary school.
“Politics is done. Now is time for development. In my leadership I am not discriminating against anyone because of political grounds. The agenda is educating our children,” Hon. Katusime said.
She encouraged parents to enrol all school-going children, tasked LC I leaders to mobilize communities, and advised the school management to organize a fundraising drive to support its operations.
On the issue of human-wildlife conflict, the legislator pledged to engage the Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority to seek a lasting solution.
“Through education, women will be empowered in this community,” Hon. Katusime concluded.
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