The Ndorwa West parliamentary aspirant in Kabale District, Counsel Eliab Mporera Naturinda has urged institutions of higher learning to decentralize legal education to better serve civil servants stationed in remote areas.
Speaking through Kabale District Workers’ Councilor, Betty Amatsiko, Naturinda delivered his message during a graduation ceremony held at Kabale District Rukiiko Hall on Saturday. Fourteen students were awarded certificates in Administrative Law after completing a short course facilitated by the College of Education and External Studies, Center for Lifelong Learning at Makerere University.
Naturinda highlighted the challenges faced by civil servants in accessing education due to geographic barriers. He emphasized that while the government promotes legal education as a tool for enhancing public service delivery, many potential learners are based in hard-to-reach regions without nearby study centers.
He commended the graduates for their determination and urged others in public service to remain committed to lifelong learning despite their demanding workloads.
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Baraba Atuhere, the lead facilitator of the three-month course, encouraged the graduates to put their newly acquired skills to use in resolving administrative issues and improving governance at the grassroots. He also advised them to maintain professional networks to stay updated on opportunities and policy developments.
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Among the graduates was Martin Turyagyenda, Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Rubanda District. He called on fellow civil servants to champion human rights, irrespective of race, religion, or gender. Turyagyenda emphasized that the legal knowledge acquired should be used to foster inclusive communities and build social capital.
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The event marked a significant milestone in promoting continuous legal education among Uganda’s civil service workforce, with calls for broader access and decentralization echoing throughout the ceremony.
