Summary:
- Minister Mateke highlighted the alarming dropout rates in Kisoro District, emphasizing that it could result in a lack of educated locals, thereby necessitating the employment of outsiders.
KISORO: The Minister of State for Defense and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, has expressed her worry about the increasing rate of school dropouts in Kisoro District.
She warned that this trend could lead to a future shortage of locally educated civil servants.
Minister Mateke made these remarks on Saturday while serving as the guest of honor at the commissioning of an ICT laboratory and the laying of a foundation stone for a library at Nyamirembe Secondary School in Nyanamo Town Council, Kisoro District. The ICT facility, established by the Uganda Communications Commission through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Funds, includes at least 20 computers for the school.
Minister Mateke highlighted the alarming dropout rates in Kisoro District, emphasizing that it could result in a lack of educated locals, thereby necessitating the employment of outsiders. This, she noted, could adversely impact the financial well-being of the community.
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Tabura Tatwendera Richard, the headmaster of Nyamirembe Secondary School, reported that the school is grappling with low student enrollment, with many students dropping out to marry or engage in community business. Currently, the school has only 148 students, comprising 73 boys and 75 girls.
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During the event, Rev. Epaphra Hatabarimana of Nyamiyaga Church of Uganda urged the public to work diligently for their families and communities and to prioritize the education of their children for the area’s development. He lamented the tendency of some families to send their children to schools outside their community, contributing to the low enrollment at local schools.
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Meanwhile, Kenneth Bigezikyi Obigaba, Chairperson of the School Board, expressed gratitude to Hon. Minister Sarah for her efforts in securing the computers. He requested her to commission them during the event, adding a special touch to the occasion.
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