A 19-year-old student in Kasese Municipality, Franco Ochayi, faces an uncertain future despite excelling in the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. Ochayi, a Senior Four leaver from Asamu Model Secondary School, topped his school’s performance charts but now struggles with the harsh reality of financial constraints, preventing him from advancing to Advanced Level.
Despite his impressive academic record—scoring 2A’s, 3B’s, 2C’s, and 3D’s—Ochayi’s dreams of becoming a veterinary doctor hang in the balance due to his family’s inability to afford school fees. He now appeals to well-wishers for support to pursue Biology, Agriculture, and Geography at A-Level as a stepping stone toward university education.
Single Mother’s Struggle to Educate Top Kasese Student
Similarly, Immaculate Tweheyo, the mother of Ruth Natukunda—who emerged as the top performer at Kasese Municipal High School—could not hold back tears as she recounted the financial hardships endured to see her daughter through Senior Four. Natukunda, who aspires to become a medical doctor, is now uncertain about her educational future. Speaking during a gathering of education stakeholders, Tweheyo expressed gratitude for the support her daughter received but emphasized the ongoing challenges many parents face in financing secondary education.
During an event recognizing the best UCE students on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Kithulha Cares Initiative, Mr. Francis Mugisha Kithulha, encouraged learners to remain focused on their education despite financial difficulties. He urged students to find purpose in their studies, emphasizing that perseverance and dedication are key to success.
Asamu Model Secondary School, Kasese Muslim Secondary School, Kasese Municipal High School, and Rift Valley Secondary School were among the institutions whose top-performing students benefited from the Kithulha Cares Initiative education program. The initiative continues to provide much-needed financial aid and mentorship to outstanding students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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