By Woo Chris
Oyam, Uganda | The Ministry of Water and Environment has handed over seven construction sites in Oyam District worth UGX 3.18 billion under a European Union-funded project.
The projects, which will be implemented by Kejatu Quality Services Ltd, include classrooms, dormitories, staff houses, girls’ changing rooms and toilets.
The beneficiary schools are Abdallah Anyuru SS, Atapa West Primary School, Atapara SS, Amati Primary School, Dr Oryang SS and Minakulu Primary School. They are among 24 schools in Oyam set to benefit.
During the handover, Oyam Deputy RDC Francis Behangana asked the contractor to ensure quality and timely completion. He also cautioned technical staff against misconduct in the communities.
Oyam LC5 Vice Chairperson Christ Ongom warned the contractor against diverting funds, while District Works Secretary Brian Ogutu urged them to hire local labour and source materials within the district.
Kejatu Quality Services director James Olwal pledged to deliver the works within the nine-month contract period.
Dr Oryang SS headteacher, Christopher Oyeng, said the new facilities will improve accommodation and sanitation, noting that lack of dormitories had forced some students to transfer to other schools.
The projects fall under the WASH and Infrastructure Facilities in Schools programme in Northern Uganda – Lot B.
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