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In addition to Integrated Science, English, Mathematics and Social Studies Kiswahili and Religious Education, government through the ministry of education and sports led by Janet Museveni announced the addition of Kiswahili and Religious education which shall also be examined independently at Primary Leaving Examinations PLE by Uganda National Examinations Board UNEB.
Tom Muhingo the head teacher Gweri primary school in Fort portal City says, based on recent developments and discussions, head teachers and educational stakeholders have mixed but increasingly supportive views on the implementation of Kiswahili in the Primary Leaving Examinations.
He acknowledged the importance of Kiswahili as an official language of the East African Community (EAC) and welcomed the idea of making it a compulsory, examinable subject to ensure it is taken seriously in schools.
According to Muhingo, they haven’t received any official communication from the ministry regarding how and when the teaching of Kiswahili should be done since Religious education has been existing alongside SST
Constance Asiimwe the head teacher Buhinga primary school in Fort portal City questioned the implementation strategy specifically about teacher deployment and training since no official communication has been made by authorities.