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Ndorwa East County Member of Parliament, Wilfred Niwagaba, urged constituents to avoid domestic violence, alcohol and narcotic abuse, and other harmful behaviors.
KABALE: Authorities at Buhara Primary School in Buhara Sub County, Ndorwa East County, Kabale District are seeking over Shs 100 million to renovate the school’s buildings.
During a fundraising event on Sunday, Resty Ahebwomugisha, the school’s head teacher, shared that the funds would be used for the much-needed renovation of the school’s infrastructure.
The fundraising ceremony began with a mass led by Rev. Fr. Isaac Turinawe, Principal of Rubanda Technical, alongside Rev. Fr. Karugaba Silverino, Parish Priest of Buhara Parish, Rev. Fr. Felix Bunimba from Muko Parish and Rev. Fr. Niwahereza Christopher Kitoma, Curate of Soko Parish.
The event raised over Shs 13 million and received 200 iron sheets, both in cash and pledges. As the guest of honor, Ndorwa East County Member of Parliament, Wilfred Niwagaba, urged constituents to avoid domestic violence, alcohol and narcotic abuse, and other harmful behaviors.
MP Niwagaba emphasized that excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, and domestic violence are significant contributors to poverty in the constituency and across Kabale District.
In his speech, Hon. Niwagaba also encouraged Christians to value education as a crucial tool in fighting poverty and improving their lives.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Niwahereza Christopher Kitoma, Curate of Soko Parish, encouraged parents to prioritize education and build a lasting legacy for their children.
He urged the youth to aim at creating wealth rather than perpetuating poverty by investing in education, which he described as the key to success.