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SHEEMA: Former Sheema County South MP aspirant and veteran journalist Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha has sounded the alarm after discovering what he described as one of the most neglected schools in Sheema District—a tiny pre-school perched high on the breathtaking Muhito Hills.Byarabaha, who trekked up the famous hills on Thursday, said he was left heartbroken after finding Bihanda Pre-school operating under extremely difficult conditions despite serving children from an entire LC 1 village.Located in Muhito South Ward, Kitagata Town Council, the school sits nearly 1,500 metres above sea level on the scenic Muhito Hills, a popular tourist destination overlooking the rolling valleys of Sheema and situated only a few kilometres from the famous Kitagata Hot Springs.But behind the stunning scenery lies a painful reality.Byarabaha climbing Muhito hillsThe school reportedly has only one teacher, pupils have no uniforms, there is no suitable toilet, and learning takes place under conditions that Byarabaha says no child deserves.“I scaled Muhito Hills and found a pre-school called Bihanda at the top of the hill. It has only one teacher. The children have no uniforms, and I didn’t even see a befitting toilet,” Byarabaha said.He learnt that after completing pre-school, only the few children who can manage the difficult daily journey down the steep hills continue their education at Rwemihingo Primary School, leaving many others with no realistic chance of progressing.“After pre-school, those who are able slope down to Rwemihingo Primary School for further studies. This is an entire LC, yet many children simply drop out after pre-school because of the distance and the difficult terrain,” he said.Muhito Pre-SchoolThe former parliamentary aspirant described the situation as unacceptable, saying children living in hard-to-reach communities deserve the same educational opportunities as those elsewhere in the country.Byarabaha has now launched a public appeal to well-wishers, companies and development partners to rescue the forgotten school.“I have appealed to well-wishers to help this school. At the very least, we need to construct two proper classrooms so these children can learn in a safe and dignified environment,” he said.He specifically challenged telecommunications companies operating in the area to give back to the community through corporate social responsibility initiatives.“I particularly call upon telecom companies such as Airtel, MTN and tower providers like American Tower Corporation (ATC) which already have masts in the area, to support these children. This is an opportunity to transform lives by investing in education.” Residents say the hilltop community has for years struggled with poor access to essential services, leaving education among the biggest casualties.Ironically, while Muhito Hills continue attracting hikers, cyclists and tourists eager to enjoy panoramic views and spectacular sunsets, the children living on the same hills remain trapped by poverty and limited access to education.Byarabaha says no child should be forced to abandon education simply because they were born on top of a hill. He hopes his appeal will inspire government agencies, NGOs and private companies to intervene before another generation is lost to school dropouts.GOT A HOT STORY? LET US KNOW!Got breaking news, explosive secrets, or hard evidence?Email us: redpeppertips@gmail.comWe accept tips, documents, videos, photos, and recordings—the more evidence you have, the better.CONFIDENTIALITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. SOURCES ARE ALWAYS PROTECTED!About Post Author
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