Editorial
According to the authorities, they are facing a number of challenges, some of which are likely to hinder
the resumption of schools once the government reopens them following
the ongoing influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
William Kasoro, the Ntoroko District LC V chairperson, says that he
was shocked when he went to inspect some of the schools hosting
refugees and found them vandalized beyond recognition. According to
Kasoro, the refugees at Rwamabale primary school have used 80 percent
of furniture for firewood. Kasoro says it is a big blow to the school
with more than 720 learners.
Kasoro wants his district to be given special attention ahead of the
academic calendar noting that schools like Rwangara, Umoja, and
Kachwankumu primary schools were submerged by Lake Albert.
Maureen Kusemererwa, the Ntoroko District Senior Inspector of schools,
says UNHCR has promised to renovate the schools and replace the
furniture.
Kusemererwa says that recently the Ministry of Education issued a
circular to all accounting officers to release 50% of the school
capitation grant to enable schools to prepare for reopening.
David Akor, the chairperson of Kanara town council, says that despite
notifying the district education office they have not registered any
help. He says most parents and learners are currently staying in IDP
camps in Kanara Town council without any hope.
