KISORO – The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs in the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke has urged parents to exert effort in combating poverty and prioritizing the education of their children.
Speaking as the guest of honor at the launch of the Seseme Integrated Primary School Old Pupils’ Association (SIOPA) today, she emphasized the need for collective action to raise funds for the school’s renovation. The event successfully raised a total of 16 million, along with 60 bags of cement.
Minister Sarah Mateke emphasized the importance of parents actively engaging in the fight against poverty. She highlighted the significant challenges faced by families in poverty, making it difficult for them to send their children to school.
Expressing gratitude to the visionaries behind the association, she encouraged the establishment of similar associations in other schools within the district. Such initiatives, she noted, would play a crucial role in supporting the government’s efforts to enhance educational infrastructure.
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The Bishop of Muhabura Diocese, Rt. Rev. Godfrey Mbitse, commended the former students for their initiative in contributing to the development of the school. He expressed gratitude for their unity and collaborative efforts.
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Milton Mutabazi Bazanye, the Chairperson of the organizing committee, and Samuel Baker, the school head teacher, highlighted various challenges confronting the school, including insufficient classrooms, lack of staff quarters, and issues related to learner absenteeism.
