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Parliament to examine state of special needs schools
Ms Kadaga (back to camera), receives pupils of Nakibaale Lower Primary School
Parliament intends examine the state of Special Needs Schools in the country to determine their financial and logistical challenges which have curtailed their ability to effectively train learners.
“I will send a Parliamentary committee to visit the Special Needs Schools to study the area of special needs and see how we can address their challenges by including them in the budget come the next financial year,” she said.
Ms Kadaga made the promise after being moved by a musical performance by deaf and mute pupils of Nakibaale Lower Primary School during celebrations to mark one year since 91.8 Boona FM, was established in Rukungiri town.
She asked the management of the radio station, presenters and listeners not to spread misleading information but concentrate on messages that would improve the welfare of Ugandans.
“Let us avoid engaging in spreading hate speech about others because of political interests; let us engage in sending out developmental messages,” she said.
The Director of Boona FM, Mr Wenceslas Maanige hailed the government for promoting freedom of speech by allowing private players to invest in the media industry.
He, however, said journalists are in fear because of the rising intimidation and harassment by some political and public figures in the area.
Ms Kadaga said Parliament would try to resolve the rising tension between security forces and journalists.
Rukungiri District chairman, Mr Anderson Batebiire said the radio station has boosted communication in the area.
