Gov’t urged to enhance infrastructure support for KCCA schools to assist more vulnerable children

The government has been called upon to increase funding for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) schools, particularly to enhance their infrastructure, in light of the significant pupil enrollment.

This appeal was made by parents of St. Martin Mulago Primary School during the school’s open day celebrations in Kawempe Division.

The parents conveyed their message to the Mayor of Kawempe Division, Dr. Emmanuel Serunjogi, through his deputy, Badru Bakojja, urging him to advocate for greater government financial support for their rapidly growing school.

In his response, Bakojja highlighted that the division council is actively working to lobby for increased assistance for all 27 KCCA-managed schools in Metropolitan Kampala, with a focus on improving infrastructure.

He noted that the division will persist in its efforts to encourage the authority to provide additional technical support to KCCA schools, including infrastructure enhancements and capacity building for teaching staff, to ensure high-quality education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Hajjati Rehema Ndagire, the KCCA education supervisor for Kawempe Division, expressed her strong belief that religiously affiliated schools have significantly contributed to the government’s mission of delivering quality education in Uganda, emphasizing the importance of maintaining robust collaborations for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Eng. Nkoyoyo Erisa, the Assistant Chief Commissioner for Innovations and Talent Development at the Uganda Scouts Association, encouraged parents to motivate their children to participate in the Scout movement.

He emphasized that the initiative plays a crucial role in shaping their moral character, fostering responsible, positive, and critical-thinking young citizens.

Nkoyoyo announced that the Scout movement, in collaboration with the KCCA and district education authorities nationwide, have initiated a large-scale recruitment campaign aimed at young schoolchildren, with the goal of nurturing self-reliant future leaders.

The Mulago Catholic Parish Priest Angelo Okwai-Rwoth urged parents to be vigilant in caring for their children during the upcoming long holiday, highlighting the increasing concerns regarding moral decline among the youth.

He committed to collaborating with various stakeholders, including parents, children, and community leaders, to combat corruption, immorality, and indiscipline among young people.

John Lwanga, the headmaster of the school, expressed gratitude to the government, KCCA, and the Catholic Church for their ongoing support, which has significantly contributed to the growth in student enrollment as parents gain trust in the school’s efforts.