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Muntuyera High School Closed Over Anticipated Strike

Muntuyera High School remains closed until further notice
By: Godfrey Tugume

Muntuyera High School Kitunga in Ntungamo district has been closed for the second time this term over an "impending" strike by the students.

Chimpreports has learnt that over 700 students were sent home after the school authorities anticipated violence among the students.

The decision to close the school was arrived at in a meeting between the head teacher Yorokamu Kamarengo , Ntungamo district education officer Odo Arigye, Hussien Nuwagaba the acting DPC , Eve Kagimba the School board Vice Chairperson and Rev. Can. Joram Mworeka the South Ankole Diocesan Education Secretary.

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They noted that the students' movement in the school was showing indications that violence was simmering.

The students on Friday attacked Kagamba Secondary School and a brawl ensued reportedly over sugar canes.

The matter remained unresolved and on Monday, the Muntuyera students again attacked Kagamba, hurled stones at the buildings and invaded staff houses before police dispersed them and managed to arrest 20 students.

The following day, the situation intensified as students demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the colleagues from Police custody.

In March, the school celebrated its Golden Jubilee

The head teacher Kamaremgo blames the clashes on outside influence especially by old boys who incite the students using the social media platforms like Facebook.

The District Education officer Odo Arigye said the school will remain closed until further notice.

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