Mukono parents protest transfer of deputy head teacher
A section of parents at St Peter’s Claver Namiryango Mixed Primary School in Mukono district staged a protest against the transfer of the school’s deputy head teacher, Herbert Nelson Kisira. Carrying placards, the parents gathered at the school premises and expressed dissatisfaction with the Mukono district education department over what they described as the abrupt […] The post Mukono parents protest transfer of deputy head teacher appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
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A section of parents at St Peter’s Claver Namiryango Mixed Primary School in Mukono district staged a protest against the transfer of the school’s deputy head teacher, Herbert Nelson Kisira.
Carrying placards, the parents gathered at the school premises and expressed dissatisfaction with the Mukono district education department over what they described as the abrupt transfer of a teacher they credit with transforming the school’s fortunes.
The parents demanded the immediate reinstatement of Kisira, who has been transferred to New Hope for Africa Primary School. He has been replaced by Teddy Nabukenya.
According to the parents, Kisira’s five-year tenure marked a turning point for the school, which had previously struggled with poor academic performance and discipline.
They said the school’s performance had declined significantly before his arrival, with pass rates reportedly falling from about 70 per cent to as low as 40 per cent in some instances, while cases of indiscipline were widespread.
One parent, speaking on behalf of the group, said Kisira had introduced reforms that improved both learning and pupil welfare.
“This school was truly in a bad state. Children were not studying properly; they were just roaming around the village. We were constantly asked to pay a lot of money, but we saw no results. However, ever since Kisira came, he changed many things. He managed to get proper uniforms for our children, our children now get porridge every day, and they eat a balanced lunch meal,” the parent said.
The parents also praised Kisira’s handling of learners’ welfare.
“When a child falls sick, Kisira would handle it well and send them home properly,” they noted.
The demonstrators vowed to continue pressing authorities to reverse the transfer.
“We will not stop demanding the return of the deputy headteacher,” they declared.
William Mufumba, the school’s director of studies, addressed the parents and urged them to remain calm, assuring them that their concerns would be forwarded to the relevant authorities for consideration.
Meanwhile, Francis Byabagambi, the Mukono municipal town clerk, defended the transfer, describing it as a routine administrative process.
“Transferring staff is a normal procedure, and we consider a person’s capability before posting them to a position of responsibility such as headteacher of a school,” Byabagambi said.
While acknowledging reports of the positive changes introduced by Kisira, Byabagambi appealed to parents to support the new deputy head teacher and give her an opportunity to serve. Efforts to obtain a comment from Nabukenya were unsuccessful, as repeated phone calls went unanswered.
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