NEWS- The renovation of Makobore High School Kinyasano in Rukungiri Municipality was on Tuesday January 6th 2024 officially commissioned by district and Municipality officials.
The project that is set to consume Ugx 1.4Billion from the government of Uganda will include works not limited to renovating the dining and multipurpose hall, construction of two five-stance latrines, an administration and staff room blocks, as well as the head teacher’s house
The first phase of the project has seen Ugx 500 million disbursed for immediate use and the responsibility for the renovation project has been handed over to the UPDF Engineer’s Brigade
Lieutenant Ronald Nkwasibwe, the UPDF Engineering Brigade site engineer, assured officials of their commitment to delivering quality work. He encouraged district officials to conduct regular site visits for supervision.
Both Rukungiri municipality mayor, Charles Makuru, and district chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, expressed gratitude to the government for allocating funds for this renovation.
The duo acknowledged the collaborative effort of political, technical leaders, and Members of Parliament, particularly Maj. Gen Jim Muhwezi, an alumnus of the school, and North Kigezi religious leaders.
Rukungiri district Resident District Commissioner- RDC Nsubunga Bewayo and Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Maskoyi Swalik Waswa emphasized the importance of quality work and timely completion by the contractor.
Bewayo urged school administrators to prioritize improving discipline and academic performance, considering the government’s intervention in rehabilitating the school.
North Kigezi Diocesan Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe commended the government’s support in revitalizing Makobore High School highlighting that it was main agenda during his enthronement to revamp the glory of Church of Uganda Schools especially Makobore which had lost its glory.
Fred Mucunguzi, chairman of the Board of Governors of Makobore High School, expressed optimism that the renovation would enhance the learning environment.
Head teacher Sabiti Epaphras thanked the government for its investment in revitalizing the school, promising to work diligently to improve its standards.
Established in 1962, Makobore High School is a government-aided boys’ boarding secondary school.
The Ugandan government, through the Committee on Education and Sports, allocated 15 billion Ugandan Shillings to renovate and upgrade traditional schools nationwide, acknowledging the dire need for improved infrastructure in many of these institutions.
