Rubanda Unveils Modern Multipurpose Hall at Bufundi College

The hall, constructed at a cost of Shs300 million, was officially opened by a team led by Rubanda Resident District Commissioner Eric Ssewandigi and LC5 Chairperson Ampeire Steven Kasyaba.
In a significant milestone for education in Rubanda District, authorities have commissioned a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall at Bufundi College Kacereere.
The hall, constructed at a cost of Shs300 million, was officially opened by a team led by Rubanda Resident District Commissioner Eric Ssewandigi and LC5 Chairperson Steven Kasyaba.
The multipurpose hall is designed to serve as a school assembly hall, dining area, and examination center, bringing an end to the four-decade-long practice of students trekking to church premises to sit for their final exams.
This development is expected to greatly improve the quality of education at the school.
According to Chairman Kasyaba, the idea to construct the multipurpose hall was conceived when the school’s headteacher, Manniex Mbabazi, approached him for assistance, citing the lack of a main hall as a major challenge affecting the quality of education at the school.
“The school’s Board Chairperson Bruce Balaba Kabaasa had earlier approached the State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, who advised them to write to the central government through the District Local Government,” Kasyaba said.
“Thanks to Minister Henry Musasizi’s support, the district successfully secured Shs. 300 million under the Transitional Development Grant (TDG),” Kasyaba added.
Francis Serunuumi, the Rubanda District Education Officer, commended the district’s partnership with Minister Musasizi, highlighting several other programs implemented with additional funding lobbied through the minister.
The commissioned multipurpose hall can accommodate up to 400 students and features a spacious stage for presentations and performances, facilities for recreational activities, lighting systems, and modern ventilation.
The company contracted to build the hall, Geses Uganda Ltd, even went above and beyond by tiling the floor as a bonus, despite it not being part of the contract.
Ven. Edward Mwesigwa, Archdeacon of Kacereere C.O.U., praised the Rubanda district leaders for considering Bufundi College Kacereere for the Transitional Development Grants.
“I want to urge the school administration to utilize the new multipurpose hall effectively. Ensure its maintenance for the benefit of future generations,” Mwesigwa stated.