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MPs call for resumption of cost sharing in schoolsPublish Date: Nov 22, 2013
- Rosemary Seninde Wakiso district Woman MP
By Patrick Jaramogi
Members of Parliament want a law in place that will make it mandatory for parents to contribute to the well-being of their children while at school.
The legislators from the Parliamentary Forum on Quality education observed that much as government had introduced free education under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and USE (Universal Secondary Education), there is little evidence of learning taking place.
Rosemary Seninde, Wakiso district Woman MP, the chairperson of the forum said the issue of quality education requires a strong and concerted effort. "We appreciated government has done its best in providing free education, but many children are in school but are actually not learning," she said.
Seninde who led the team of over 10 Parliamentarians that made impromptu visits to schools in Mbarara and Isingiro districts on Monday noted that tough laws are needed to ensure quality.
"Education must not be for the sake of it. We must ensure that there is value for money. We representatives of the people we need a law that will ensure parents abide by the education policy," she said.
Members of Parliament want a law in place that will make it mandatory for parents to contribute to the well-being of their children while at school.
The legislators from the Parliamentary Forum on Quality education observed that much as government had introduced free education under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and USE (Universal Secondary Education), there is little evidence of learning taking place.
Rosemary Seninde, Wakiso district Woman MP, the chairperson of the forum said the issue of quality education requires a strong and concerted effort. "We appreciated government has done its best in providing free education, but many children are in school but are actually not learning," she said.
Seninde who led the team of over 10 Parliamentarians that made impromptu visits to schools in Mbarara and Isingiro districts on Monday noted that tough laws are needed to ensure quality.
"Education must not be for the sake of it. We must ensure that there is value for money. We representatives of the people we need a law that will ensure parents abide by the education policy," she said.
The MPs also met district education officers from Kiruhura, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Kisoro, Kabale, Kanungu, and Rukungiri.
The MPs toured the schools under the initiative by a consortium of Partners in Uganda under a platform, known as Learning Agenda Platform, spearheaded by the Uganda National NGO Forum. The purpose of the initiative is to promote learning as the new measure of success in primary education.
James Kiwalabye (Kiboga East) noted that inadequate funding was hurting the quality of education in UPE schools. "That is why we are saying parents should share the funding," he said.
Emma Mbona (Mbarara) said enforcement was lacking. "We need a strong enforcement to see that parents comply. Why shouldn't parents pack food for their children? My mother packed food for me from Primary one to seven," she said.
Wilberforce Yaguma (Kashari- Mbarara) observed that the education policies in place were perfect but lacked implementation.
The MPs toured the schools under the initiative by a consortium of Partners in Uganda under a platform, known as Learning Agenda Platform, spearheaded by the Uganda National NGO Forum. The purpose of the initiative is to promote learning as the new measure of success in primary education.
James Kiwalabye (Kiboga East) noted that inadequate funding was hurting the quality of education in UPE schools. "That is why we are saying parents should share the funding," he said.
Emma Mbona (Mbarara) said enforcement was lacking. "We need a strong enforcement to see that parents comply. Why shouldn't parents pack food for their children? My mother packed food for me from Primary one to seven," she said.
Wilberforce Yaguma (Kashari- Mbarara) observed that the education policies in place were perfect but lacked implementation.
"Government has very good policies but we start massaging them instead of implementing them. The problem is that we, the leaders are not telling people the truth," he said.
Moyo Woman MP Anne Auru noted that the contradictory messages were hurting the quality of education in UPE schools.
Moyo Woman MP Anne Auru noted that the contradictory messages were hurting the quality of education in UPE schools.
"We are not speaking the same voice. The chairperson of the district comes and says parents should pay for lunch then the RDC comes and says parents shouldn't pay, these messages confuse parents," she said.
Victoria Businge Rusoke (Kabarole) said that the policy of education is very clear that those who don't provide for their children should be punished. "What we need is a tough law to punish such parents who do not provide for their children," she said.
Margaret Kiboijana (Ibanda) called for the total overhaul of the current curriculum to suit the requirements of the community and economy.
Richard Ssewakiryanga the Uganda National NGO Forum executive director said the country is dealing with a crisis. "People must know our children are going to school but not learning," he said.
Mbarara RDC Clement Kandole said quality education will only be achieved if parents contribute. 'We are calling it free education when government is paying sh400 per child per month. This is a disservice. If we don't allow parents to contribute we shall not get quality education," he said.
Victoria Businge Rusoke (Kabarole) said that the policy of education is very clear that those who don't provide for their children should be punished. "What we need is a tough law to punish such parents who do not provide for their children," she said.
Margaret Kiboijana (Ibanda) called for the total overhaul of the current curriculum to suit the requirements of the community and economy.
Richard Ssewakiryanga the Uganda National NGO Forum executive director said the country is dealing with a crisis. "People must know our children are going to school but not learning," he said.
Mbarara RDC Clement Kandole said quality education will only be achieved if parents contribute. 'We are calling it free education when government is paying sh400 per child per month. This is a disservice. If we don't allow parents to contribute we shall not get quality education," he said.
J.N Munyoganda
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