Makobore High School Receives Renovated Facilities Worth UGX 1.4 Billion 

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has officially handed over newly renovated buildings at Makobore High School, including dormitories, a staffroom, a main hall, and toilets. The renovation project, which cost UGX 1.4 billion, was completed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). 

The handover ceremony took place on March 20, at the school premises on Kinyasano Hill in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. 

Rukungiri Municipality Mayor Charles Makuru expressed gratitude for the successful completion of the project, commending the UPDF for delivering high-quality work. He praised their technical expertise and teamwork in renovating the school. 

Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo urged school authorities and local leaders to embrace such initiatives, noting that the improved school infrastructure would boost development in the area by increasing land value. He encouraged locals to invest in residential and commercial structures to accommodate teachers and provide essential services like food. 

He also thanked Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe and Retired Major Gen. Jim Muhwezi for their support in developing the school. 

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Captain Yunus Ntegeka, the Western Regional Project Manager for UPDF, emphasized that as a government agency, the UPDF exclusively works on government projects and provides cost-effective services compared to other contractors. He highlighted that their priority is delivering quality work on time. 

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The Very Reverend Amasiko Niwegariho, representing Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe of North Kigezi Diocese, urged the school’s leadership to work closely with staff to elevate Makobore High School to greater heights. 

Headteacher Arinaitwe Guard Gakibayo noted that before the renovation, the school was in poor condition. However, since the UPDF started working on the facilities, student enrollment has increased significantly from 130 last year to 693 students currently. 

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