Prime Minister Nabbanja Warns UPE and USE School Head teachers Against Charging Fees in Kabale

Summary:

• President Museveni, while officiating at International Women’s Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in 2022, stated that during his current term of office (2021–2026), he is committed to ensuring absolutely free education in government schools to achieve socio-economic transformation in Uganda.

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KABALE: The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja, has warned Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools against charging fees on learners.

While officiating at the Women’s Day celebrations organized by Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Honorable Catheline Atwakiire Ndamira, at Kyanamira Playground in Kyanamira Sub County in Kabale District on Friday, Nabbanja reiterated that the government has invested substantial funds in education to facilitate free learning in UPE and USE schools. The celebrations were held under the theme “Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress and Inspire Inclusion.”

President Museveni, while officiating at International Women’s Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in 2022, stated that during his current term of office (2021–2026), he is committed to ensuring absolutely free education in government schools to achieve socio-economic transformation in Uganda.

Echoing President Museveni’s call, Nabbanja urged leaders in Kabale District and head teachers to ensure that learners have access to free education in government schools. She emphasized that the government will implement strict measures against head teachers who charge fees in government schools. Nabbanja highlighted that many learners drop out of school due to the struggle to raise fees, and as a measure, the government advocates for free education at all levels to ensure full access to education.

CUE IN NABBANJA….ON FREE EDUCATION……..RR//

During the function, Kabale District Woman Member of Parliament, Catheline Atwakiire Ndamira, advocated for the construction of Maziiba Bridge in Maziiba Sub county. In response, Nabbanja revealed that the government has allocated 2.2 billion shillings for the construction of Maziiba Bridge in the next financial year.

CUE IN NDAMIRA AND NABBANJA…..ON MAZIIBA BRIDGE……RR//