BUHWEJU DISTRICT
Wednesday, 30th September 2026
The Education Department of Buhweju District Local Government, under the Ministry of Education and Sports, has inaugurated and sworn in a new Board of Governors and board committees for Karungu Seed Secondary School in Karungu Sub-county, Buhweju District.
The ceremony was presided over by the District Education Officer, Gabaami Fred James, who urged the newly appointed board members to put the interests and development of the school first as they execute their responsibilities.
PHOTO: Gabaami Fred James District Education Officer Buhweju District (Left), Head Teacher Karungu Seed Secondary School (Centre), CPA Musiimenta Justus new Chairperson Board of Governors (Right)
The appointments were made by the Ministry of Education and sports in accordance with Section 29 of the Education (Pre-Primary, Primary and Post-Primary) Act, Cap. 247, bringing together representatives of the foundation body, parents, local government, teachers, students and old students.
Gabaami encouraged the board members not to fear disagreements in the course of their duties but to develop effective mechanisms for resolving conflicts, stressing the importance of leaving the school in a better position than they found it.
The DEO also reminded staff that it is a period of “Kisanja No More Sleep,” calling upon teachers and other education workers to remain committed to their responsibilities and provide quality services to learners.
He further highlighted the importance of TELA, the electronic attendance monitoring system for teachers and learners, urging the school administration and the new board to closely monitor both electronic and physical attendance.
New Board of Governors to serve upto 16th June 2029
The new Board of Governors is chaired by CPA Musiimenta Justus, deputized by Atuhaire Rosette. Other members include Ayebazibwe Claire, Nimushaba Patience and Mutatina Jotham.
Parent representatives are Arinaitwe Valerian Ikanga and Komugisha Adrine, while the Local Government is represented by Nuwajuna Francis, with Baguma Leonidas representing LC III.
The teachers’ representatives are Kwesiga Innocent and Akamumpa Claire, while Tumuhaise Francis represents old students.
Board Committees
The Finance, Planning, Production, Development, Self-Reliance and Staff and Students’ Welfare Committee will be chaired by Tumuhaise Francis, with Arinaitwe Valerian Ikanga also serving on the committee.
The Academic, Sports, Games and Recreational Committee will be chaired by Nimushaba Patience, alongside Kwesiga Innocent, Ayebazibwe Claire and Nuwajuna Francis.
The Discipline and Public Relations Committee will be headed by Mutatina Jotham, with Komugisha Adrine, Baguma Leonidas and Akamumpa Claire as members.
The inauguration marks a new phase of governance at Karungu Seed Secondary School, with the board expected to work closely with the school administration, staff, parents and local authorities to support effective management and improved learning outcomes.
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