Kyanjovu Secondary School in Lwengo District, Uganda, accommodates 21 Senior Four candidates, including Brian Lwesaabula, a student with a physical disability.
As the final Senior Four examinations enter their second day, a visit to Kyanjovu Secondary School in Kanso Town, Lwengo District, highlighted the provisions made for inclusive education. The school, with a total of 21 candidates, includes a student with a physical disability, Brian Lwesaabula, who has limited use of both arms.
To ensure he could sit for his exams fairly, the national examination body, UNEB, provided him with a dedicated assistant to help him write his papers. During this morning's Physics exam, he was found working diligently in a separate room with his assistant, a arrangement designed to prevent disturbing other students and to give him the necessary support.
In an interview, Lwesaabula shared that his academic success, which has brought him to Senior Four, is a result of positive collaboration with his fellow students and the willingness to consult his teachers, never allowing his physical condition to be a barrier. He expressed deep gratitude to UNEB for implementing this inclusive policy and urged other schools with students facing similar challenges to take advantage of this vital support system.
He also spoke highly of his relationship with his assistant. Furthermore, Lwesaabula had a strong message for parents, encouraging them not to hide children with disabilities at home but to bring them out to study and achieve their potential. He also shared several requests he has for the government.
Other students at the school also spoke positively about their experience with the exams.
The school's headteacher, Robert Luyiga, commended UNEB for deploying assistants to help students with disabilities, especially during this critical period of final examinations. He also praised his student, Brian Lwesaabula, for being a determined and attentive learner who is passionate about his education.
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