KAMPALA – On Friday 27th, March 2026, several schools gathered at Makerere University to celebrate the Francophonie day as one of the ways to show case, learn and immerse them selves into the French culture.
The students had their do through poems, skits , dances , songs which were the best and simple way to master and learn the language through fun and enjoyment.
To most of them, it was their first time to enter the gigantic gates of Makerere University to some which is the goal after secondary and one could feel the excitement all over.
Most of the schools prepared their best and of course others out-did them and stole the show.
Those in the audience screamed especially when their saw their mates on stage in solidarity and support which was motivation and cheer to their schools.
As the adage goes ” Work Without Play makes Tony a dull boy” this was so because the students unleashed talent through fun and indeed they blasted.
Professor Edith Ruth Natukunda, a senior lecturer of French at Makerere University thanked the students for coming through and urged them to come for CALUFU that is slated for May 2026.
Since she is a practical teacher with much experience , she called up other fellow teachers on stage and they sung a song for the students while dancing and this helped to stay hooked.
Associate Prof Milburga Atcero, dean faculty of tourism , hospitality and languages said that the students are the future of French and she was grateful for the dances and performances they exhibited
” We saw some of you do your best. We urge you to speak the little french you know and do not fear to make mistakes while communicating. I was impressed by some of your dances, poems , skits and I urge you to practice more of the French so that you can learn better “.
She also thanked all the students, teachers , organizers , regional representatives plus the host University for sparing their time to come through for the celebrations.
Prof Atcero Milburga challenged the students to be able to direct tourists to their schools by using French so that they could build on their proficiency .
Dr.Agatha Tumwine, President Association of Teachers in French Uganda ( APFO) encouraged the students to use more of the singing and dancing to learn French especially in this digital era because they will be able to master the language easily without forgetting.
The celebrations had many schools that such as Namilyango College, Makerere College, Paris Palais , Rubaga Girls, Kitante Hill, Seeta High, Uganda Martyrs Namugongo, Bishop Cypriano Kihangire and many others .
