Bukedea hires motorcycles to deliver PLE exams
The situation underscores the challenges faced by rural communities in Uganda where infrastructure issues impact essential services like education.
Bukedea: Local authorities in Bukedea district have had to resort to hiring motorcycles to deliver Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) to schools in Kangole and Kamutur sub-counties due to poor road conditions.
Despite assigning vehicles and drivers to each sub-county, several vehicles got stuck on the way, preventing timely delivery of exams to remote schools.
Stephen Okurut, the District Education Officer (DEO) for Bukedea, explained that the poor road network made it impossible for vehicles to reach some areas. As a solution, motorcycles and local labor were hired to ensure the exams reached all schools in these sub-counties.
With 5,137 pupils registered for the exams in Bukedea, the district took urgent measures to ensure exams were delivered on time.
Michael Ocan, chairperson of Kangole sub-county, called on school invigilators to consider giving additional time to students affected by the delays, emphasizing that examination delays can cause anxiety among learners.
Ocan also appealed to the government to prioritize road improvements in the region. Richard Akol, a local parent, echoed this concern, highlighting that poor road infrastructure has made many routes in the area nearly impassable.
The situation underscores the challenges faced by rural communities in Uganda where infrastructure issues impact essential services like education.
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