{"id":46905,"date":"2023-03-27T08:36:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T08:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/among-warns-schools-against-bullying"},"modified":"2023-03-27T09:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T09:08:29","slug":"among-warns-schools-against-bullying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/among-warns-schools-against-bullying","title":{"rendered":"Among warns schools against bullying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Schools that found to be encouraging bullying of learners will be closed, Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among has warned.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during celebrations to mark the 121st anniversary of Namilyango College in Mukono District on Sunday, the Speaker said: \u201cSuch learning institutions not only discourage children from going to school but also endanger their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among\u2019s remarks follow an early March incident in which a Senior 1 student was killed in a fire set up by bullies at Kyamate SS in Ntungamo Municipality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSchools that encourage bullying will be closed immediately because these children should get peace when they come to school and not fear,\u201d Among who was accompanied by her husband, MP Moses Magogo noted.<\/p>\n<p>Namilyango\u2019s 121st anniversary was themed: \u201cCommit to the Lord whatever you do and all your plans will succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lugazi Diocese Bishop Christopher Kakooza was the main celebrant in the event at the school started in 1902.<\/p>\n<p>During the function the Speaker launched the Namilyango College Peregrine Kibuuka Endowment Fund Ltd, which among other things will provide bursaries, scholarships and refurbishment of the school\u2019s infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The fund is spearheaded by old students of the school. Late Peregrine Kibuuka was one of the longest serving head teachers of the school.<\/p>\n<p>Among who is also the Bukedea District Woman MP donated Shs50 million and pledged more parliamentary financial support to the fund.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the budgeting process, we shall ensure that we budget for this college especially for infrastructure development,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Kakooza called on Christians to use this period of Lent to return to God and also do good things.<\/p>\n<p>Constantine Mpuuga, the school head teacher said the school\u2019s current population growth does not match with the existing infrastructure emphasizing that there is need for construction of more classrooms and dormitories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNamilyango College was one of the first secondary schools in the country and has remained at the helm of academic and co-curricular excellence over the years. We are committed to continue doing this,\u201d Mpuuga said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\">Uganda<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Schools that found to be encouraging bullying of learners will be closed, Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among has warned. 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