Kabalega SS Old Boys Fund Shs120 Million Gate and Omukama Kabalega Statue

Kabalega Secondary School’s alumni have marked a significant contribution to their alma mater with the commissioning of a new Shs100 million entrance gate and a Shs20 million sculpture honoring Omukama Kabalega. This initiative by the Kabalega Secondary School Old Boys Association (KASSOBA) is intended to bolster the school’s image and preserve its historical legacy.

The project, totaling Shs120 million, was celebrated at the school grounds. The Buruli County MP, Ronald Aled Akugizibwe, who presided over the ceremony, lauded the old boys for their investment in the institution that played a formative role in their lives. He recognized Kabalega Secondary School as one of Uganda’s oldest educational establishments with a rich historical background.

MP Akugizibwe pledged to continue advocating for government support to renovate other aging school facilities, particularly classrooms, to ensure the preservation of the school’s heritage and to enable future generations to benefit from its educational offerings.

KASSOBA chairman Ibrahim Magemeso highlighted the new gate and sculpture as a major achievement for the association. He appealed to the government to provide special consideration for traditional schools when allocating resources for infrastructure upgrades, staffing, and essential amenities. Magemeso also indicated that KASSOBA has a broader master plan with further development projects for the school.

Bishop Joshua Kugonza of the Masindi-Kitara Diocese praised the old boys’ commitment to their former school, noting that many alumni do not return to support their institutions. He suggested that such visits can inspire current students by demonstrating that success is achievable, having once walked the same halls.

School headteacher Jackson Katusiime called the new gate a significant accomplishment and affirmed the school’s collaborative efforts with the old boys to improve academic performance and restore the institution’s former reputation. The unveiling coincided with KASSOBA’s annual general meeting and retreat, an event that has seen the association undertake various projects over the years, including library and dormitory renovations, and support for student development programs.

This development was reported by Nile Post.