{UAH} Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored 4 can't go to school! (what a country)
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Stranded. Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored
Stranded. Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored aggregate 4 in last year's PLE.
In Summary
Because of prolonged dry spell in some parts of Uganda, including
the north, many families that derive their livelihoods from
agriculture have become so desperate.
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By BILL OKETCH
A girl who emerged best in the 2018 Primary Leaving Examinations in
northern Uganda has failed to join secondary school over lack of
tuition.
Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored aggregate 4 in the exams but her
parents, who live in Otuke District, say they are too poor to support
her education.
Even at primary level, the 14-year-old was being sponsored by her
former school, St Kizito Nursery and Primary School in Lira
Municipality, her father Bosco Ogwang says. St Kizito decided to offer
the scholarship after Ejang demonstrated high level of discipline and
hard work.
"I am a teacher by profession and I teach in a community school in
Otuke. I do not earn any salary but I get Shs100,000 per month during
school days when parents have contributed money. But I earn nothing
during holidays," says Mr Ogwang.
Desperate call
"I have moved around trying to borrow money so that my daughter can
join secondary school but nobody has given me any hope and the girl is
right now at home crying," he adds.
Because of prolonged dry spell in some parts of Uganda, including the
north, many families that derive their livelihoods from agriculture
have become so desperate. In fact, majority peasant farmers are
finding it hard to provide clothing, food and education to their
children.
Nevertheless, according to Uganda Poverty Assessment 2016, the
proportion of the Ugandan population living below the national poverty
line declined from 31.1 per cent in 2006 to 19.7 per cent in 2013.
editorial@ug.nationmedia.com
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Stranded. Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored aggregate 4 in last year's PLE.
In Summary
Because of prolonged dry spell in some parts of Uganda, including
the north, many families that derive their livelihoods from
agriculture have become so desperate.
Advertisement
By BILL OKETCH
A girl who emerged best in the 2018 Primary Leaving Examinations in
northern Uganda has failed to join secondary school over lack of
tuition.
Deogloria Virtue Ejang scored aggregate 4 in the exams but her
parents, who live in Otuke District, say they are too poor to support
her education.
Even at primary level, the 14-year-old was being sponsored by her
former school, St Kizito Nursery and Primary School in Lira
Municipality, her father Bosco Ogwang says. St Kizito decided to offer
the scholarship after Ejang demonstrated high level of discipline and
hard work.
"I am a teacher by profession and I teach in a community school in
Otuke. I do not earn any salary but I get Shs100,000 per month during
school days when parents have contributed money. But I earn nothing
during holidays," says Mr Ogwang.
Desperate call
"I have moved around trying to borrow money so that my daughter can
join secondary school but nobody has given me any hope and the girl is
right now at home crying," he adds.
Because of prolonged dry spell in some parts of Uganda, including the
north, many families that derive their livelihoods from agriculture
have become so desperate. In fact, majority peasant farmers are
finding it hard to provide clothing, food and education to their
children.
Nevertheless, according to Uganda Poverty Assessment 2016, the
proportion of the Ugandan population living below the national poverty
line declined from 31.1 per cent in 2006 to 19.7 per cent in 2013.
editorial@ug.nationmedia.com
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Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
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