By Sadique Bamwita
The Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, has lauded development partners of Universal Multi-purpose Enterprise Ltd for renovating Bukoto Muslim Primary School which has been in dire state for years.
Hajat Buzeki said the school which was founded in 1935 is not only a center for learning but indeed a beacon of inclusive education.
Speaking during the hand over of the renovated school block to KCCA, Hajat Buzeki appreciated Universal Multi-purpose Enterprise Ltd, for extending financial support towards the renovation of Bukoto Muslim Primary School adding that it’s among the ten schools the authority has lined up for renovation.
Other schools the authority has listed for renovation include; Kyagwe road primary, Ntinda primary school, Kyambogo primary school, Tula Primary School, Kyanja primary school, Natete Muslim Primary School, Bukasa primary and Kampala primary school.
“‘For a country to develop, we need people who can help others. I appreciate Universal Multi-purpose Enterprise Ltd for it’s interventions in transforming Bukoto Muslim Primary School, ” Hajat Buzeki appreciated the development partner.
She said the school hosts a unit for children with visual impairments.
“We have been missing quality infrastructures at the school. But I thank God that through Universal Multi-purpose Enterprise Ltd, the structures have been improved and now I don’t see any reason why parents should not send their children there” she said.
Hajat Buzeki revealed that in order to enhance education standards in government schools, the Authority has introduced a mentorship program to mentor teachers citing Nakasero primary school where she mentors teachers .
Hajat Buzeki called upon other development partners to emulate Universal Multi-purpose Enterprise Ltd in championing this cause.
She castigated parents who have made it a habit to enroll their children in private schools yet there are government schools which offer equally the same education.
“It’s a big mistake to enroll your children in only private schools yet in government schools you’re assured of quality teachers who are paid by government. Personally, my children go to government schools because I trust the government I serve, ” Hajat Buzeki bragged of the quality of education in government schools.
She urged parents to prioritize government schools including Bukoto Muslim Primary School where she said there are still empty classrooms with enough space for learners.
She further tasked the Headteacher of Bukoto Muslim Primary School and her teaching staff to work upon increasing enrollment of pupils in the school .
The Assistant commissioner for Pre-primary education at the Ministry of Education and sports , Hajat Dr. Safinah Mutumba, said the renovated school infrastructures will go a long way in reducing congestion in classrooms and commended KCCA for planning and supervising renovation works at Bukoto Muslim Primary School.
She called upon the school management committee, political leaders , teachers and parents to ensure the proper maintenance of the school facilities.
Dr. Safinah Mutumba, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening foundation learning and wished Bukoto Muslim Primary School to serve as a center of academic excellence.
The newly elected Mayor of Nakawa Division, Ali Bukeni alias Nubian Li, said the renovated classroom block is a massive step for celebrating our children adding that children need a safe learning environment. He implored the school administration to safeguard the school facilities to serve the generations to come.
