Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe of North Kigezi Diocese has emphasized the importance of education in securing a brighter future for children. He made the call while commissioning a new classroom block at Kitimba Primary School in Rukungiri Municipality, Western Uganda. The block was donated by the family of Canon Hope Baruma. Bishop Asiimwe described education as an equalizer that can create opportunities for children, including those from poor families.
The Bishop urged parents to ensure their children attend school and encouraged learners to work hard and teachers to support them to achieve good results. He also thanked the Baruma family for donating the classroom block and urged the school's staff and administration to maintain and care for it. The family's donation includes furniture, textbooks, and computers to support learning.
Eliab Baruma, who led the family, said the project was born out of a vision formed during a family thanksgiving in Kampala. The family decided to use the thanksgiving proceeds to build classrooms at Kitimba Primary School, providing a suitable place for learners to study. On the commissioning day, Baruma also donated additional educational materials to support learning.
Kitimba Primary School headteacher, Herbert Bemerire, expressed gratitude to the Baruma family for supporting the school. He pledged that the staff would take care of the new block and donated materials. Bemerire also requested the bishop and local leaders to advocate for an examination centre number for the school, as pupils currently have to travel long distances to sit their examinations.
The school faces a shortage of toilets, and Bemerire appealed for support to address this issue. Rukungiri Municipality Deputy Mayor Hajjat Macksulait Turyamureeba praised the Baruma family for their support and thanked former Rukungiri Municipality MP Elisa Rutuhigwa for his efforts to have the school included in government programmes.
Deputy Mayor Turyamureeba urged parents to enrol more children at the school, as increased enrolment could help it qualify for an examination centre number. She added that the municipal council would continue advocating for another toilet for the school. The community's support and involvement are crucial in improving the school's infrastructure and educational outcomes.
The new classroom block and donated materials are expected to improve learners' performance and provide a conducive learning environment. The school's administration and staff have pledged to maintain and care for the new facilities. Key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and local leaders, must work together to ensure the school's continued growth and development.
Key points
- Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe urges parents to prioritize their children's education to secure a brighter future.
- The Baruma family donates a classroom block, furniture, textbooks, and computers to Kitimba Primary School.
- The school faces challenges, including a shortage of toilets and the need for an examination centre number.
