The education officer Kasese
municipality, Raulesi Turuganya, has emphasized the importance of education intransforming society. Addressing S.4 and S.6 candidates at their end of year party, Turuganya challenged them to work hard and aim at achieving points that can make
them join Universities.
He said that Government and other
partners in development have secured scholarships or bursaries at the District and
Municipality to benefit students who will excel in their academics.
Turuganya made the remarks yesterday while officiating as a chief guest
at an s.6 Farewell party of Mt.Rwenzori Girls School in Kilembe
sub-County.
He further stressed the importance of girl Child Education in the district, saying that in
the past they were discriminated by their parents who preferred to educate the Boys due to some archaic cultural beliefs .
He advised the Candidates to be
disciplined during this Examination Period and refrain from
Examination malpractices which could leave them disqualified.
Turuganya also appealed to the female
Candidates to say not to amorous Men who are ready to lure them in sexual relations which can expose them to HIV/AIDS.
A Teacher at Mt.Rwenzori Girls School, Lazarous
Mathu, advised parents and teachers to encourage candidates to revise
hard and engage in group discussions during this Examination period.
Mathu, appealed to the students to be loyal and God fearing.
