UGANDA, Kabale | Real Muloodi News | State Minister for Transport Fred Byamukama revealed a dramatic intervention on Wednesday, 28th February, 2024, detailing how he led a night operation to reclaim land belonging to Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing (KSCN) from land grabbers.
Byamukama, addressing a crowd at the KSCN’s 8th graduation ceremony, recounted his role in uprooting tea seedlings illegally planted on the school’s land by local investors.
Established in 1972 with an initial enrollment of 40 students, KSCN has grown significantly, currently accommodating approximately 655 students.
Byamukama, reflecting on his tenure as the guild president of KSCN in 2011, emphasised the crucial role of student leaders in safeguarding institutional assets.
He asserted that without the decisive action taken during the night operation, portions of the school’s land might have remained under the control of local investors.
Byamukama expressed satisfaction in witnessing the transformation of the recovered land into a substantial school building.
Addressing the graduating class of over 500 students, Byamukama encouraged them to exercise fiscal responsibility, urging them not to squander their resources on luxuries such as meals in expensive hotels.
Instead, he advised them to invest in self-sufficiency, emphasising the importance of maintaining focus on academic advancement.
Reflecting on his personal journey from a student leader to a Member of Parliament (MP) and government minister, Byamukama underscored the potential for academic achievement to open doors to unforeseen opportunities.
The school’s principal, Josephine Nambiro Kigozi, and governing council chairman Dr. Filbert Nyeko echoed Byamukama’s sentiments, appealing to the government for financial support to erect a perimeter fence around KSCN’s premises to safeguard against further encroachments and enhance security.
Despite its achievements, KSCN faces several challenges, including inadequate accommodation facilities to accommodate the expanding student population, insufficient teaching and learning infrastructure, and a shortage of tutors on the government payroll.
Nambiro highlighted these issues as areas requiring urgent attention from authorities to ensure the continued growth and development of the institution.
Christine Nimwesiga, registrar of the Uganda Nursing Council, addressed the graduates, cautioning them against engaging in illegal practices and emphasising the importance of registering with the nursing council to avoid legal consequences associated with unauthorised practice.
The graduation ceremony served as a milestone for the graduates, marking their transition into the healthcare workforce while also drawing attention to the ongoing efforts to address challenges facing KSCN and similar educational institutions across the country.
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