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Kasyaba emphasized that the latrine construction program aims to address the shortage of sanitation facilities in primary schools across the district. So far, the district has built 46 modern pit latrines, with plans to add 20 more before the end of the current financial term.
RUBANDA: Rubanda District Local Government has announced plans to construct 20 pit latrines in primary schools at a cost of Shs300 million during the 2025/2026 financial year, according to the District LC5 Chairman, Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba.
Kasyaba made the announcement on Tuesday during the commissioning of a new multipurpose building at St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Muko Sub County, Rubanda West Constituency. The building, constructed by Arch-Civil Contractors and Builders Ltd at a cost of Shs 250 million, will serve as a dining hall, examination center, student assembly area, and recreational space.
He emphasized that the latrine construction program aims to address the shortage of sanitation facilities in primary schools across the district. So far, the district has built 46 modern pit latrines, with plans to add 20 more before the end of the current financial term.
Kasyaba highlighted that the initiative is particularly focused on ensuring that pupils, especially girls, do not miss school due to poor sanitation facilities.
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