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MP Namanya highlighted the inadequacy of the current Shs 20,000 allocation per student, stating it is insufficient for schools to operate effectively.
RUKUNGIRI: The Rubabo County Member of Parliament, Naboth Namanya, has called on the government to increase capitation grants allocated to public schools to enhance the quality of education.
Speaking on Monday during the handover ceremony of a newly constructed four-classroom block and office at Kakibaya Primary School in Kakibaya B Cell, Southern Ward, Kebisoni Town Council, MP Namanya highlighted the inadequacy of the current Shs 20,000 allocation per student, stating it is insufficient for schools to operate effectively.
He appealed to parents to make small financial contributions to support school operations and maintain education standards. However, he cautioned head teachers against sending pupils home for failing to pay these contributions, emphasizing that a child’s future relies heavily on continuous access to education.
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The classroom and office block at Kakibaya Primary School were constructed by Kinombe Nyaruzinga Construction Company Limited at a cost of Shs 121,700,000. The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, commended the construction company for delivering quality work and avoiding substandard practices. He also encouraged parents to actively participate in and support development projects within their communities.
The Rukungiri District LCV Chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, along with the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Hillary Agaba, urged parents to take responsibility for feeding their children. They expressed concern over the number of students attending school without food or being provided with cold meals, which they said negatively, impacts the children’s concentration and overall well-being.
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