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Private school owners seek government support to address challenges in education delivery.

03 December, 2024
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Owners of Private schools and institutions have once again called on the government to address the challenges they face in delivering education.


However, they remain firm in their opposition to any regulation on school fees. Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private school owners have highlighted the increasingly difficult financial environment in which they operate, stressing the need for government intervention to make education more accessible and sustainable.

According to Hasadu Kirabira, NAPEIA chairperson, private schools play a crucial role in supporting the education sector, yet they face numerous challenges that complicate their efforts. Kirabira was speaking during the first annual dialogue for private schools and institutions, where school owners engaged with the Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies at an event held at Greenhill Academy in Kibuli.

Despite their calls for government support, private school owners have made it clear that they want to retain the autonomy to set their school fees without government intervention.

Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education said that private school proprietors must confront the ethical dilemma of balancing the pursuit of profits with the obligation to provide quality education that is both accessible and affordable. The minister pointed out that many private school owners prioritize financial gain over the quality of education and the welfare of their staff.  

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