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Professor Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Kampala has hailed the government for transforming the academic landscape of Uganda.
Muganga while on a local TV station said that he used to walk 10km to school on a daily basis. However, this is no longer the case today.
There has been tremendous progress although there is much more to be done according to the academician. He therefore feels that credit should be given where it’s due.
“I used to walk 10 km just to find a school to attend, something unimaginable today. We’ve made significant progress, and credit is due to the government—though much remains to be done.” he said.
Additionally, he also said that in developed countries, education is recognized as a public good, and access to it is considered a fundamental right for children.
In Uganda, while it would be ideal to provide free access to education, interventions like UPE, USE, and affirmative action by the government have been steps toward improving access to education.
The VU Vice Chancellor also added that UPE and USE have faced criticism regarding quality. However, they have nonetheless provided a significant portion of the population with access to education.
Meanwhile, Prof. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo, the VC of Equator University also said that significant strides have been made in regards to Uganda’s education success. However, he also said that there are some gaps that need to be addressed.
“The 1.5 points awarded in institutions significantly increased access for female students in higher education. However, this has led to an imbalance, prompting discussions about its implications,” said Prof. Mpezamihigo
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