PARENTAL CARE P/S BUSHENYI PARTICIPATING IN NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

By mk newslink.com Reporter

AT KINGS COLLEGE BUDDO KAMPALA—-

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The 12th National Speech and Debate Championship 2024 for both Primary and secondary schools has commenced at Kings College Buddo in Kampala.

The championship under the theme Transparency, Accountability and Anti corruption in commemoration of International Anti corruption day with an aim of creating a awareness on how corruption has changed society values to worse.

Speaking at grand opening Dr. Richard Irumba the Deputy Director National Curriculum Development Center said, debete is a tool for leadership and Development.

He asked all educational institutions to embrace vocational education which will equip learners with employable practical skills for future Development.

Dr. Iumba said they should tackle corruption through youth driven actions like empowering them as ambassadors against all kids social evils including corruption.

The western region is well represented by a number of both Primary and secondary schools including Parental care Primary School Bushenyi in the Primary category, Mbarara municipal School, Banya Tereza from Fort Portal.

Others are Ntare School, Mary Hill, Immaculate Heart Nyakibare in Rukungiri District and the secondary school.

It should noted that Parental care Primary School Bushenyi and St.Mary’s College Kisuubi are the defending champions in both Primary and secondary schools respectively.

The participants shared challenges with officials and leaders from the ministry of Justice and constitutional affairs, PPDA officials on possible ways of how the innovation of new technologies can brought on board to fight against corruption.

The competition is hosted by Kings College Buddo and the Parliament of Uganda and te final will beld on 13/12/2024 at Parliament.