Summary:
The school’s administration and student leaders are accusing the area’s Member of Parliament, David Bahati, for failing to fulfill his 2019 promise of donating five computers to the school which would reduce the school struggles.
KABALE: Butanda Secondary School in Butanda Sub County, Ndorwa West Constituency, Kabale District, is struggling to teach Information Communication Technology (ICT) due to a lack of computers and internet access.
The school’s administration and student leaders are accusing the area’s Member of Parliament, David Bahati, for failing to fulfill his 2019 promise of donating five computers to the school which would reduce the school struggles.
The student body, led by Head Girl Evidence Amutuhaire and Head Prefect Nickson Owembabazi, has expressed their frustration, accusing MP Bahati of neglecting his commitment.
They emphasized that, despite the pledge made by Bahati, who also serves as the State Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, the promised donation has not materialized. The student leaders pointed out that the absence of computers has led to many becoming computer illiterate, which is a serious concern in a world that is rapidly going digital.
Amos Twiine, the school’s head teacher, further explained how the lack of computers and internet connectivity is impacting the school’s ability to conduct exams and facilitate project work. He noted that, due to these constraints, the school has been forced to trek to Kabale Town to access necessary computer and internet services.
In response to this pressing need, Counsel Eliab Naturinda Mporera, an education advocate, made a timely contribution over the weekend, donating the first-ever computer to the school. Both the students and Head teacher Twiine expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation, with Twiine acknowledging its importance in helping the school bridge the digital divide.
CUE IN STUDENT LEADERS & TWIINE……ON THE ISSUE…….RR//
