The Ministry of Education and Sports, through the Kitagwenda District Education Department, has launched the construction of three classroom blocks and a ten-stance pit latrine at Mahyoro Secondary School in Mahyoro Town Council, Kitagwenda District.
The project, aimed at improving the school’s learning environment and sanitation, will include five latrine stances for boys and five for girls.
The launch was presided over by Kitagwenda Resident District Commissioner Isaiah Byarugaba Kanyamahane, who commended parents for initiating the school and urged the community to support its development.
Kanyamahane also called on residents to cooperate with school authorities and disregard misinformation about the school, saying false information could undermine its development.
Kitagwenda District LC5 Chairperson Ephrance Kenyonyozi urged the contractor to ensure quality work and complete the project within the agreed contract period.
The Ministry of Education and Sports engineer in charge of the Tooro Region, Aggrey Akankwasa, said the project is expected to be completed within six months, with no extension to the contract period.
Mahyoro Secondary School Headteacher Denis Baguma welcomed the government intervention, saying the new facilities will significantly improve the school’s learning environment.
The project is expected to provide additional learning space and improve sanitation at the school once completed.