The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) secretary for Kabale District, Edwin Agaba, has criticised schools for failing to invest adequately in games and sports, warning that the trend is denying students opportunities to develop their talents and pursue careers in sports.
Agaba made the remarks on Sunday while officiating at the 37th annual Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) Kabale District Students’ Council and Elections Meeting held at Uganda College of Commerce in Kabale Municipality.
Agaba said several established schools had abandoned or reduced investment in sports without providing convincing reasons, a trend he said was undermining students’ potential and limiting their participation in competitive sporting activities.
Agaba explained that certificates awarded by USSSA to students who participate in recognised sports competitions can help them earn additional admission points when joining universities, as well as access bursary opportunities.
He challenged the newly elected UNSA leadership to advocate for increased investment in games and sports by engaging school administrations to support students’ participation in competitions at district, regional and national levels.
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Meanwhile, Rubanda District Assistant Election Administrator, Godfrey Arinaitwe, urged students to embrace discipline and humility, saying these values are essential for building a better future.
Arinaitwe cautioned students against engaging in behaviours that could jeopardise their academic progress and future prospects, regardless of the schools they attend.
He urged them to uphold positive values both at school and in their communities.
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The Kigezi Region UNSA coordinator, John Bosco Namara, challenged students to actively participate in politics, saying it would help prepare them to contribute to decision-making processes in the country.
Kabale District UNSA coordinator Andrew Sunday criticised schools that restrict students from participating in UNSA activities, saying the practice denies them opportunities to interact with their peers, exchange ideas and benefit from the association’s programmes.
Sunday urged the newly elected student leaders to prioritise challenges affecting their colleagues and advocate for improved education services and development initiatives in schools.
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During the elections, Joseph Amanya was elected chairperson, Nice Nabaasa vice chairperson, and Bright Akankwasa speaker, alongside other students who were elected to various leadership positions.
Held under the motto “We Struggle for Liberation,” the meeting brought together student leaders from secondary schools across Kabale District to elect representatives to the district council and oversee the transition to a new executive committee.
