Politicians killing education â€" bishop

Jul 02, 2008

POLITICIANS are to blame for the poor performance in schools, the bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Catholic Diocese has said.

By Luke Kagiri

POLITICIANS are to blame for the poor performance in schools, the bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Catholic Diocese has said.

Dr. Joseph Anthony Zziwa noted that politicians were inciting parents not to provide basic needs to their children in universal primary and secondary education schools, saying it was the responsibility of the Government.

“Children cannot study without lunch. Some parents no longer provide pens and books because they have been told that everything is free. This is hindering success in education,” he explained.

The bishop was on Monday speaking during celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of St. Joseph’s SS Kakindu.

“The high levels of poverty also prevent some parents from providing the necessities to their children,” Zziwa observed.

He said the diocese was putting in place measures like close supervision of teachers in its schools to ensure quality education.

“At the end of the day, we expect all-round people, who will develop our country. The diocese’s social service department is also doing a lot in the communities to transform peoples’ lives.”

The bishop later inaugurated the sh350m new school laboratory, whose construction was funded by the Government.

The headmaster, George Mukasa, asked for support.

“The classrooms are no longer enough due to the Universal Secondary Education proramme. We also need a new library, staff room and generator.”

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