Bunyoro Kingdom Urged to Advocate for Full Bursaries
By Kundu Ronald In a passionate plea directed towards the leaders of the Bunyoro-Kitara kingdom, Musao Matthew, the Kiryandongo District Male District Councilor, has called for the advocacy of full bursaries for vulnerable students within the region. Matthew's heartfelt concern stems from the pressing need to address the alarming rate of student dropouts, a persistent issue that undermines the educational aspirations of numerous talented individuals in the community. During a recent gathering between the Kiryandongo District council and representatives from the kingdom, it was revealed that half bursaries are currently accessible. However, Matthew contends that these partial scholarships still impose a substantial financial burden on students. Highlighting the fact that financial constraints should not impede deserving students from pursuing their education, Matthew emphasizes that many promising young minds are forced to abandon their academic pursuits due to economic ...