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Edreen Mbambu, the Deputy Head Teacher of Kahendero Primary School, revealed that several school properties, including desks and other teaching materials, were also destroyed.
KASESE: Authorities at Kahendero Primary School in Muhokya Town Council, Kasese District, are counting losses after a heavy windstorm destroyed a two-classroom block.
The affected block, which also housed a school store and kitchen, was severely damaged on Tuesday evening when strong winds swept through the area.
Edreen Mbambu, the Deputy Head Teacher of Kahendero Primary School, revealed that several school properties, including desks and other teaching materials, were also destroyed.
Juma Alube, the Local Council One Chairperson for Kahendero Cell and a parent at the school, urged Town Council authorities to assess the damage as the immediate leaders before engaging district authorities and the Ministry of Education and Sports for assistance in renovations.
In response, Robert Guma, the Muhokya Town Council Chairperson, assured stakeholders that he would collaborate with district authorities to find quick solutions for repairing the damaged block.
Additionally, the District Education Department’s Inspector of Schools in charge of Special Needs is set to submit reports to the Office of the Prime Minister, the Kasese District Chief Administrative Officer, and the Ministry of Education to explore further intervention measures.
Meanwhile, residents of Kilhambayiro village in Munkunyu Sub-county, Bukonzo County East, Kasese District, are also grappling with losses after a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc in the area.
Mauma Baluku, the area Vice Chairperson, reported that the storm, which struck last evening, destroyed banana plantations and other crops.
He expressed concern that the extent of damage to farmlands could lead to food shortages in the near future.
