Special schools decry delayed grants, few CBC classes

By Tony Wafula

Nalondo CBM Special National Secondary School Principal Walter Kwanusu has accused the Ministry of Education of delay in releasing grants to special needs school.

In an exclusive interview with Education News in his office, Kwanusu noted that the delay in funds disbursement has caused difficulties in normal running of the school programmes.

Nalondo CBM Secondary school Principal Walter Kwanusu in an Interview with Education News in his office. Photo Tony Wafula

He called on the relevant individuals at the Ministry to move with speed and ensure all schools receive the grants to facilitate the smooth running of the school progammes.

“We are currently operating on debts and it’s only a matter of time before our suppliers stop working with us,” he said.

Kwanusu expressed concern over the few CBC classrooms built in the area and added that the government should built more of such classrooms in the area due to the high number of learners set to join junior high school.

He expressed concern over the frequent disruptions of the school calendar and argued that teachers need ample time to cover the syllabus and prepare learners for national exams.

He also urged parents staying with children living with disabilities to take them to school.

“Disability is not inability. Please let’s support our children living with disabilities get education,” Kwanusu said.