BY JOACKIM KULE
The Rwenzururu King, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has said that the introduction of formal education and Christianity in Uganda by the missionaries in 1885 has paved way for development.
He sounded the remarks today afternoon while addressing Head teachers under their umbrella “Association of Secondary School Head Teachers’ of Uganda (ASSHU) – Kasese branch who had paid a courtesy visit to his Kamaiba based Royal Palace.
Their visit was aimed at congratulating the Omusinga upon his release from prison last year, applauding him for putting in efforts towards revamping Saad Memorial Secondary, showing him the far they have gone in promoting education as well as interacting with him.
The Omusinga, who applauded the role of the teachers, noted that since the introduction of formal education, many Ugandans have attained good levels of education, describing the milestone as the light of the country.
However, the Omusinga explained that there was still need for the Head teachers and other stakeholders to sensitize the Rwenzururu subjects about the need to embrace education in order for them to reduce the levels of illiteracy and ignorance among the people.
He implored the Head teachers to work hard and sensitize the communities about the dangers of marrying off their children at tender ages and dropping out of schools.
Hon. Joshua Baluku, the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu Minister of Education, Sports and Research, urged the Head teachers to convince their Boards of Directors to secure some bursaries and scholarships to the most vulnerable learners in the communities where their schools are located.
Mr. Joseph Kule Nzukwa, the Chairperson for the Association of Secondary School Head Teachers’ of Uganda in the Rwenzori Region indicated in their report that government has created an enabling environment for them to teach the learners.
He, however, told the Omusinga that the district still lacks more public schools to help the most vulnerable children acquire free education.
According to him, Kasese currently has only three Seed Secondary Schools and 22 Government grant –aided Schools and 85 privately owned Secondary Schools.
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