The Senior Presidential Advisor to the National Chairman of the NRM and Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has commended Wakatayi SSS for its outstanding academic performance, describing it as a model government school and a testament to the success of Uganda’s public education system.
The message was delivered through the ONC Luweero Sub-Region Coordinator, Wasswa Abdulkarim Tamale, who represented her at a thanksgiving ceremony held at the school in Zirobwe Town Council, Bamunanika Constituency, Luweero District.
Wakatayi SSS, operating under the Universal Secondary Education (USE) program, posted impressive results in the 2025 UCE and UACE examinations, with many students scoring up to 19 points and qualifying for higher institutions. The school ranked 8th among the top-performing schools in Luweero District.
In her message, Hajjat Namyalo emphasized that the school’s performance is clear evidence that government schools can excel when supported by parents, teachers, and government initiatives. She encouraged students to remain focused and aim higher, while urging parents to provide essential scholastic materials.
She also called upon communities to support the government led by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, noting that programs like free education are transforming lives and expanding access to opportunities.
The Headteacher, Hajji Abubaker Kabuye, thanked the Government of Uganda for its continued commitment to improving the education sector, which has enabled government schools to compete favorably.
However, he appealed for support in addressing key infrastructure needs, including reconstruction of the perimeter wall destroyed by strong winds in April 2026, completion of a skills enhancement center, expansion of the school mosque to accommodate over 1,600 students, and promotion of theology studies.
Also present was the Luweero District Education Officer, Florence Bossa Ssekitoleko, who warned students against early marriages, especially during holidays. She encouraged them to prioritize education and build their futures first.
“Stay in school, complete your studies, and secure your future before thinking about marriage,” she advised.
Voices from Parents
Parents from humble backgrounds also shared emotional testimonies about the impact of government programs like USE.
A father from Zirobwe said:
“I am a peasant farmer, and honestly, I could not afford to take my child to a private school. But because of this government program, my child is now studying at Wakatayi SSS and performing well. I thank the government for giving our children a future.”
A mother from Busiika added:
“As a single mother, life is not easy. School fees used to burden me, but now my child is in school because of USE. When I see these results, I feel hopeful that my child will succeed in life.”
During the ceremony, teachers were also recognized and awarded for their outstanding performance in different subject departments.
Through her representative, Hajjat Namyalo assured the school of continued support from ONC, noting that priority areas had already been identified to transform Wakatayi SSS into a model school.
She emphasized that the focus now should be on development and wealth creation, urging communities to actively participate in government programs aimed at improving livelihoods.
