Residents and leaders in Busia District have appealed to Chinese investors to continue supporting government-aided schools under Universal Primary Education (UPE).
The leaders say many schools lack sufficient scholastic materials for both teachers and learners, have inadequate libraries, and suffer from poor infrastructure, leading to a high dropout rate among pupils.
“Most schools under the UPE do not receive adequate funding, and this compromises the quality of education. Private investors like the Chinese should extend their support to such schools to supplement government efforts,’’ Mr Aienea Masiga, the speaker of Lumino Town Council in Busia District, said.
He said the increasing enrolment of pupils in government-aided schools in Busia exacerbates the issue of limited and dilapidated classrooms.
Ms Joan Masaba, another resident, said equipped libraries would promote reading among pupils.
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