Kazo Chairman Accused of Sabotaging Education
Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, the Chairman LCV of Kazo District, has come under fire from local educationists who accuse him of undermining the quality of education in schools.
This allegation was prominently featured during an education symposium held yesterday at Compassion Hall, where headteachers, school management committees, parents, and community members gathered to address the pressing issues facing the district’s educational sector.
Participants at the symposium voiced their concerns that Katugunda’s political maneuvers are detrimental to the educational process. Headteachers specifically accused the chairman of misleading parents into withholding financial contributions for schools—funds that are crucial for facilitating effective learning.
Many attendees believe that these actions are politically motivated, aimed at securing the chairman’s own political gains at the expense of children’s education.
“This is a disservice to our children,” said one frustrated headteacher during the discussions. “Our educational institutions depend on community support, and when the chairman tells parents not to pay, it directly affects the learning environment.”
Kazo District Education Officer, Robert Agume, who spearheaded the symposium, remarked on the necessity for community involvement and a unified front to combat these adverse political influences.
“We must work together to ensure the educational welfare of our children remains a priority, free from political obstruction,” Agume stated.
Mr. Kananura Martin, a former headteacher and a facilitator at the symposium, echoed this sentiment by urging attendees to challenge any actions that jeopardize the educational future of their children.
“We cannot afford to allow politics to dictate the quality of education in Kazo. It’s imperative that we all play our part in fostering a conducive learning environment,” he said.
The symposium, attended by a broad spectrum of stakeholders, aims to develop and implement a new education ordinance to address these challenges. However, discussions revealed a palpable frustration with the current political climate, which many believe is hindering progress.
As the symposium concluded, there was a consensus among participants: the ongoing influence of political leaders poses a significant threat to educational advancement in Kazo District.
Attendees pledged to advocate for change and hold local leaders accountable, with the hope that education will be placed above political agendas in the future.
In response to these concerns, Chairperson Katugunda addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of adhering to government policy regarding education.
“I will never support the exclusion of children from schools due to fees. As a government, we cannot allow the right to education to be compromised because of financial constraints,” he stated, reinforcing his commitment to ensuring that all children in Kazo District have access to education.
