RUKIGA: A cohesive team of educators from Bukinda Subcounty in Rukiga District, operating under the banner of the “Bukinda Development Association,” have honored the top-performing candidates of 2023.
Fourteen candidates from government-aided schools, who attained first grades, were each presented with a blanket, two bed sheets, five books (3 quires), and 50,000 shillings to support their future endeavors.
During the award ceremony on February 11, 2023, held at Kabale Bukinda Core PTC, Associate Professor Moses Nduhira Twesigye-Omwe, representing the association’s chairperson, Dr. Carlist Tindimugaya from the Kampala team, emphasized their dedication to enhancing the local schools.
Prof. Moses highlighted the association’s commitment to providing lunch for teachers, administering two sets of exams per term, with the aim of bolstering academic performance.
“The primary goal of our association is to elevate the performance of UPE-affiliated primary schools. Through our contributions, we’ve initiated lunch provisions for teachers and regular exams, culminating in recognizing top performers at the end of each cycle,” stated Prof. Moses Nduhira.
Mr. Kakuru Moses, the chairperson of the Bukinda Development Association, Bukinda team, noted the association’s initiation of recognizing top performers since 2022 and expressed their ongoing commitment to supporting local schools.
He announced a pledge to award this year’s overall best performer with 100,000 Ugandan shillings, encouraging current primary seven pupils to strive for excellence.
“I personally pledge to reward this year’s overall best performer with 100,000 Ugandan shillings. Despite our association’s recent formation, we’ve already shown our dedication to recognizing and supporting academic excellence. We are steadfast in our support for local schools,” remarked Kakuru Moses.
Representing the top performers, Ahimbisibwe Berishaz from Nyabireerema Primary School, with 7 aggregates, and Kyobutungi Justine, a former P7 candidate from Ryabirengye Primary School, with 11 aggregates, expressed gratitude for the association’s support. They pledged to maintain their academic excellence as they transition to secondary education.
Schools supported by the Bukinda Development Association include Kakatunda P/S, Nyabireerema P/S, Ryabirengye P/S, Bukoranyi P/S, Karobwa P/S, Karorwa P/S, Nyakasiru P/S, and Rurangara P/S.
