Gov’t supports 97 year old Nakaseke School

Minister of State for Luwero-Rwenzori, Hon Alice Kaboyo, officially opened new classroom blocks at Kapeeka Primary School which is set to mark 100 years of existence. Joined by her counterpart for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hon Keefa Kyofatogabye, the event celebrated a significant investment in the school's future, while also highlighting the value of its remarkable history.

Minster Kaboyo interacts with some of the school administrators and local leaders pulse uganda

The state-of-the-art facilities boast two separate buildings, each equipped with two classrooms, a dedicated storage room, an office space, and a substantial 5,000-liter water tank. Additionally, each block features a well-maintained 5-stance pit latrine, ensuring improved sanitation and hygiene for the student body.

Minister Kaboyo while acknowledging the importance of the new classrooms, passionately advocated for the preservation of the school's existing, older structures.

One building stands is nearly 100 years old while another is 70.

One of the new classroom blocks pulse uganda

"Let us not solely focus on the new buildings. We must also care for the older ones. Give them a fresh coat of paint, utilize them effectively, and strive to extend their lifespan for another 200 or even 300 years," she said.

The Minister encouraged the school to explore creative solutions, suggesting a collaboration with the school's alumni to raise funds for these necessary renovations.

Standing at the precipice of its 100th anniversary in 2027, Kapeeka Primary School currently educates 786 students, with a balanced enrollment of 403 boys and 383 girls. However, as the school prepares for its centennial celebration, it also grapples with challenges like student fee delinquencies, understaffing, and a lack of basic resources like a library and dedicated staff quarters.

Minister Keefa Kyofatogabye with some of the learners pulse uganda

The ceremony also provided an opportunity for Minister Kyofatogabye to acknowledge the district's efforts to improve academic performance.

He specifically commended the District Chairman, Ignatius Koomu Kiwanuka, for his recent, and nationally recognized, initiative. The chairman had mandated teachers from schools with poor results in the national exams to take mock exams themselves. This innovative approach, followed by the demotion and transfer of some underperforming head teachers, has sparked discussions across the country.

"When a leader takes such a bold step," Minister Kyofatogabye remarked, "we need to stand behind him and support his efforts. After all, every parent here wants their child to receive the best education possible."