The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Education and Sports has donated sh5m to the families of each of the 41 people that were killed in Friday’s attack on Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

Upon meeting parents and other relatives of the students that perished, John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education who represented education minister Mrs Janet Museveni, on Saturday said the money was intended to support the bereaved families conduct burials of their loved ones. 

Jamali Muhindo, a parent thanked the Government of Uganda for helping them.

"Mama Janet Museveni said that I give each one of you sh5m to aid you conduct burials for your dear ones," Muyingo said.

Muyingo added the Minister extended her heartfelt condolences to the affected families and called upon all countrymen and women to condole with the people of Kasese, especially the immediate affected families as they go through these dark days.

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He condemned the attack that resulted in the loss of lives of young, innocent and humble souls, adding that that country has lost the leaders of tomorrow.

Relatives of the deceased and other residents at Bwera General Hospital Mortuary.

"It is very unfortunate to lose these little ones, especially as we are in our evening. We expect them to take in our footsteps," Muyingo said.

The six students nursing injuries at Bwera General Hospital as well as those referred to Mulago and Mbarara hospitals were also given sh2m each to cover medical expenses. 

Upon receiving the condolence from the government, some parents thanked the government for the kind gesture and for being with them as they mourn their dear ones.

Sylvia Muhairwa, a parent speaking to journalists.

Kamali Muhindo who lost a child in the attack, noted that they drew up a budget of sh9m for the burial activities.

"I thank the Government of Uganda that has facilitated almost 50% of the burial ceremony of my child," he said.

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Muhairwa Asiimwe said she was very grateful for the government’s gesture that enabled her to get burial preparations underway since she has earlier failed to raise enough funds to buy a coffin for her daughter.