The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has urged headteachers across Greater Kabale to ensure government funding provided to their schools is properly managed and put to productive use. He said the resources should result in tangible improvements that benefit learners and strengthen the quality of education in the institutions.
Musasizi’s message was delivered by Ndorwa County West Member of Parliament Hon. Eliab Naturinda Mporera during the closing ceremony of the 3rd Annual Peace Festival held at Kigezi College Butobere. The event was organised by Positive Peace Generation under the theme “Inspire. Innovate. Adopt. Impact” and attracted students from about 12 schools within Greater Kabale.Mporera called on school administrators to handle public resources responsibly and ensure government funding contributes to better facilities, improved learning conditions and the welfare of students.
He also encouraged the learners to uphold discipline and commended the organisers and their partners for introducing the peace and skills development programme to young people in the Kigezi sub-region.The festival exposed students to practical activities designed to build creativity, innovation and self-reliance while also promoting environmental conservation and financial awareness. Among the skills taught were reusable sanitary towel making, liquid soap production, plastic bottle construction, plastic recycling, bookmaking and basic financial literacy.Kigezi College Butobere Headteacher Matsiko Justus described the initiative as an important intervention for students, saying the practical knowledge gained could prove useful as they prepare for their future. He said the school was ready to work with organisations seeking to provide learners with additional practical skills and opportunities.
Elly Turyasima, Headteacher of Nyabikoni Secondary School, who represented the headteachers at the closing ceremony, challenged students to spread the knowledge they had acquired. He asked them to train fellow learners who were unable to attend the festival and commended Kigezi College Butobere for hosting the programme and making progress in improving the school.Joan Mirembe, Chairperson of the 3rd Annual Peace Festival, praised the participating students for their discipline and active involvement in the peace-building and practical training sessions. Kabale District RDC Maj. Godfrey Katamba also encouraged the students to view the conclusion of the festival as the start of putting their new skills into practice and sharing them with people in their communities.
More than 500 students from the participating schools were trained in different practical skills during the festival and were later presented with certificates to recognise their participation. The annual initiative aims to equip young people with practical knowledge that can promote creativity, self-reliance and positive change within schools, families and communities.
