Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) through its Corperate Social Responsibility (CSR) donated five million shillings to Kahunga Bunyonyi Primary School in Fort Portal through the Rotary Club of Bugolobi.
UBOS Staff and Rotary Club of Bugolobi leadership displaying the dummy cheque at the hand over ceremony on Friday.
While handing over the cheque to Diana Kateeba , Rotary President of Bugolobi , Dr. Chris Mukiza the Executive Director of UBOS applauded Kateeba for remembering her roots and decided to hold her installation ceremony in her ancestral home area than in already developed areas as many do.
“I was invited to the ceremony and i liked the cause of uplifting the standard of this rural school which has groomed and still grooming more Ugandans. I pledged 5million shillings on behalf of the Bureau and we are happy that the accounting officer listened , agreed towards our commitment. ”
Mukiza added thatthe Bureau is a trustworthy entity which fulfils it’s pledges wherever it promises.
Godfrey Nyabongo , the Deputy Executive Director of UBOS revealed that every year during the statistics week, they extend support towards projects aimed at uplifting people’s standards as part of their Community Social Responsibility.
“We always do such activities based on our statistics/findings as well as well as the needs in various communities.” Nyabongo clarified
He further added that having more ladies in church and Rotary is a sign that its a sign of their unending love towards having a better community. “So you have alot of work to bring us men on board to work with you in ensuring sustainable development and peaceful community.”
Diana Kateeba the Bugolobi Rotary Club President BugolobiStanbic revealed that they decided to support Kahunga Bunyonyi Primary School following its bad state which in the end may affect the learning of the children.
“The Classrooms are not enough and classes are being separated by curtains , one of the toilet got full which led to both teachers and students to share one toilet which is so unusual.” Kateeba noted
She added that there is a high school dropout for boys who end up on Marijuana farms as casual labourers and this jeopardizes their future as well as the future of their communities.
“We are grateful for the ED commiting this money , i know very well that this contribution will have a tremendous contribution towards the lives of children in that school.”
This event which was held at UBOS headquarters at Statistics house in Kampala was attended by Rotarians, UBOS staff and media.
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