RUBANDA: Authorities in Rubanda District, led by District LC5 Chairman Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba have today launched the construction of two multipurpose halls at Bufundi College Secondary School and St. Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School in Rubanda West County.
Acting District Engineer, John Habimana, disclosed that Geses Uganda Limited has been awarded the construction contract for Bufundi College Secondary School in Kacerere town council, amounting to 300 million shillings. Similarly, Archcivil Contractors and Building Limited will undertake the construction at St. Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School in Muko Sub-county, valued at 200 million shillings. Habimana projected a construction timeline of four months for both projects.
During the launch, Chairman Kasyaba attributed the funding to Minister of Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi, who also serves as the Rubanda East Member of Parliament.
“This is part of the 2 Billion shillings we get from Minister Henry Musasizi as part of additional funding under Development Budget. I want to thank Minister Musasizi for his continued support to the entire district. Whenever I request for funds, Minister Musasizi always supports me with funds to ensure that we deliver service to people in Education, Health and Road rehabilitation”. Chairman Kasyaba remarked.
He expressed gratitude for the additional 2 billion shillings allocated under the Development Budget, emphasizing Minister Musasizi’s consistent support for the district’s development endeavors. Kasyaba emphasized the importance of delivering quality work, hinting at the impact on future collaborations with the district.
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Rubanda Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Eric Ssewandigi, echoed Kasyaba’s sentiments, urging contractors to uphold standards and urging school administrators to cooperate with the district leadership for future projects.
DRDC Ssewandigi added “If it wasn’t the cooperation of Minister Musasizi and Chairman Kasyaba, these projects wouldn’t be taking place. Who are you to have the Minister of Finance? You are blessed; very few districts in Uganda have minister. So, you head teachers work closely with the current leadership to lobby more projects in your schools”. DRDC Ssewandigi stated.
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District Education Officer, Francis Serununi, commended Minister Musasizi’s advocacy for various projects in the district. Meanwhile, contractors pledged to deliver high-quality work within the stipulated time frame.
