On Wednesday, the Kasese High Court Deputy Registrar, Ivan Nkwasibwe announced the judgement date after visiting the locus and having a close discussion with both parties.
UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, urged against comparing the new system with the old one. He emphasized that the two grading frameworks are fundamentally different.
Francis Bwire, the deputy head teacher, explained the challenges, telling our reporter on Wednesday that the school is facing a shortage of classrooms, desks, and teachers. “With only 13 teachers handling all seven primary levels, the situation is overwhelming,” Bwire said.
Charles Ichogor, the Kotido Resident District Commissioner, RDC, without mentioning when the operations would take place, says the move to intensify the crackdown on street children was decided upon following a security meeting held on February 10, 2025, at the Kotido district headquarters.
Emmanuel Olaro, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, stated that the district is facing a deficit of around 600 teachers, with 54% of vacancies in primary schools and 55% in secondary schools. He explained that some teachers retired on medical grounds, while others transferred their services to other districts.
