BUSHENYI,UGANDA — Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Chairperson of Kitabi Parish Council, has launched a bursary scheme for all students from Greater Bumbaire Sub-county, including Ibaare Sub-county, to join St. Jude Thaddeo Vocational Training Institute-Kitabi.
The announcement was made by Rev. Fr. Hillary Katusiime, Parish Priest of Kitabi, during the institute’s 6th graduation ceremony. He said Dr. Mugisha has set aside Shs 10 million to cover tuition for students from the two sub-counties in the next intake.
Rev. Fr. Katusiime noted that the bursary will benefit students regardless of their faith. He added that Dr. Mugisha prioritizes ensuring the institute first benefits learners from the immediate locality and surrounding areas.
St. Jude Thaddeo Vocational Training Institute is run by the Religious Sisters of the Daughters of Mary, also known as Bannabikira, based in Bwanda-Masaka.
Hon. Annet Katusiime Mugisha, Bushenyi District Woman MP and wife to Dr. Mugisha, handed over the Shs 10 million on his behalf. She also contributed an additional Shs 3 million to support the completion of the institute’s workshop building.
Hon. Katusiime Mugisha emphasized that skilling citizens is key to addressing the rising youth unemployment in the country, in line with the program championed by H.E President Museveni.
_Story By: Igambirine Hillary.
Communication Office – Kitabi Parish_
