By Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu,
RUKUNGIRI
Buyanja My Roots has donated relief items worth Uganda shillings Six million to students of Kyamakanda Senior Secondary School in Rukungiri district who lost all their belongings in a fire that destroyed Moon dormitory on 17th February 2023.
The 54 affected students received items from ‘Buyanja My Roots” and they include 54 suit cases, 25 cartons of counter books, and in addition, they contributed building materials towards the reconstruction of a new dormitory among which include four trips of Sand, 3,000 bricks, and other construction materials.
The fire that destroyed the dormitory is believed to have been set by unknown arsonist when the students were in night prep.
Speaking during the handover ceremony that was held at school premises Monday morning, Mr. Benjamin Kwikiriza aka Brother. Ben the chairperson “Buyanja My Roots” Rukungiri chapter who led the team said that they intervened to help parents and students who are currently in an economic crisis and could not easily replace the lost items during this hard time.
Benjamin called upon students to be disciplined and avoid strikes if they are to be successful in their academics.
Kwikiriza assured students that if well used, the donated items will help them to catch up academically and will perform well in exams.
During the same function, Mutungyisa Kennedy the member and assistant coordinator of BMR Social scheme said that they have done what they can and called upon other well-wishers to come and help these students who lost their belongings.
Mrs. Joy Kagambo the vice chairperson Kyamakanda Secondary School Board of Governors told students to use the donated items to read and work hard for academic excellence.
Speaking with some of the victims, they hailed Buyanja My Roots for the love rendered during this hard time promising for better results.
Buyanja My Roots is based on eight pillars including BMR Social Scheme, BMR Networking, BMR Investment Club, BMR Emergency Response, BMR Agro Business, BMR Scholarships and BMR give back.
