Pupils and teachers at Government School fear for safety due to dilapidated infrastructure
Pupils and Teachers at Bugoye Government Primary School in Mukono Fear for Safety Due to Dilapidated Infrastructure
MUKONO, UGANDA – As the second week of the third school term of 2025 begins, a climate of fear grips Bugoye Government Primary School in Ntenjeru Kisoga Town Council, Mukono District. Pupils, teachers, and parents are deeply concerned about the dangerous state of the school's infrastructure, which poses a continuous threat to the learners' lives.
The alarming situation was highlighted during a Baraza (community meeting) organised by the district authorities at the school—the meeting aimed to discuss community challenges and gather proposals for local development needs.
Pupils and members of the school's management committee, led by Shem Musoke, described the difficult conditions they endure, especially during the rainy season. They reported issues of overcrowding, excessive dust, and a critical lack of sanitation facilities, forcing both teachers and pupils to share a single latrine.
The school's headteacher, Moses Tasebula, along with other teachers, confirmed that beyond the structural dangers, the school faces severe sanitation crises. The lack of adequate, separate latrines exposes children, particularly girls, to health risks, and the institution also suffers from a persistent water shortage.
Anitah Namayanja, the School Inspector for the area, expressed concern over the state of schools in the region and echoed the call for the government to act swiftly to address these pressing issues.
The Mayor of Ntenjeru Kisoga Town Council, Kiyaga Hudson, acknowledged that Bugoye Primary is not the only government school in the area in dire need of support and appealed for urgent intervention.
The District Education Officer for Mukono, Rashid Kikomeko, stated that his office is doing its best to inspect and prioritise all schools requiring assistance.
In response, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Stephen Muhumuza, and the Presidential Liaison Officer, Hajjati Fatumah Ndisaba Nabittaka, commended the community for their openness. They assured attendees that the government officials had taken note of the concerns and pledged to collaborate closely with the community to find solutions.
