Summary:
- Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson called upon parents and caretakers to take responsibility for the safety of the learners as they return to their respective schools.
KABALE: As schools reopen, police in the Kigezi sub-region have warned parents, guardians, and caretakers against letting their children, especially those under the age of 12, go to school unaccompanied.
Speaking to our reporter, Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson called upon parents and caretakers to take responsibility for the safety of the learners as they return to their respective schools. Maate also cautioned that boda boda riders found without crash helmets and carrying more than two children will be arrested and charged.
CUE IN MAATE….ON PARENTS……RR/ENG//
Maate urged all motorists to follow traffic guidelines to minimize congestion on the road and prevent accidents. He warned drivers to avoid speeding, drink driving, overtaking on sharp corners, and making phone calls while driving, as these actions can lead to accidents.
CUE IN MAATE….ON MOTORISTS…..RR/ENG//
Meanwhile, on Monday, schools in Kabale District registered a low turnout of both learners and teachers. The Kabale District Inspector of Schools, Wilberforce Nabaasa, reported visiting more than 20 primary schools in the district. They found that 74 pupils and 10 teachers reported to Nyabushabi Primary School, 96 pupils and 14 out of 17 teachers reported to Bukora, 66 pupils and 5 teachers reported to Kitibya, 253 pupils and 6 teachers out of 18 reported to Omukagana, 267 pupils and 14 teachers reported to Kyanamira, and 285 pupils and 13 teachers reported to Kavu Primary School.
Nabaasa urged parents and caregivers to send their children to school for the new academic term, stating that teaching commenced today.
CUE IN NABAASA….ON TURNUP……RR/ENG//
