Summary:
- Located in Muhanga Town Council, about 300 meters from Kabale-Mbarara road, Muhanga Mixed Progressive Secondary School is a mixed day and boarding secondary school founded by the Church of Uganda under the Diocese of Kigezi.
RUKIGA: Old Students of Muhanga Progressive Secondary School in Rukiga District have donated a 10,000-litre water tank and an assortment of essential textbooks to support the school.
The site for the water tank had been under construction before it was commissioned for use today during a momentous ceremony, which concluded with a fellowship gathering. The donors, led by C.P.A. Rollings Masiko Nyesigomwe (alias RONYE), Chairperson of the Muhanga Progressive Secondary School Old Students Association, presided over the commissioning ceremony.
Nyesigomwe, a Certified Public Accountant and Managing Partner at RONYE Associates Company Ltd, explained that their water tank donation was intended to help the school address the challenge of water scarcity, which often forced students to trek long distances in search of clean water. He mentioned that the entire procurement process cost approximately Ug. Shs. 5 million.
In addition to the water tank, the old students also donated assorted textbooks valued at Ug. Shs. 1 million to enhance the school’s library capacity. These textbooks were handed over to the school administration during a career guidance session organized by RONYE Associates Company Ltd.
When asked about their motivation to support Muhanga Progressive Secondary School, Nyesigomwe said it was a way of giving back to the school and helping current students enjoy a better learning environment.
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Baker Tweyongyere, the Head Teacher of Muhanga Progressive Secondary School, thanked the Old Students Association for remembering to support the school that shaped them into productive members of society. He encouraged current students to establish contacts with successful alumni for career guidance and future employment opportunities.
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Located in Muhanga Town Council, about 300 meters from Kabale-Mbarara road, Muhanga Mixed Progressive Secondary School is a mixed day and boarding secondary school founded by the Church of Uganda under the Diocese of Kigezi.
Established in 2001 with the support of the church, government, and notable politicians, including former Rukiga County MP Jack Sabiti, who donated the iron sheets to roof the first classroom block, the school has grown significantly. As of 2024, the school’s enrollment has increased to over 1,000 students, making it one of the best-performing secondary schools in Rukiga District. The school has produced notable figures in various fields, including medical practice, engineering, accountancy, and business.
