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Uganda: Nakaseke School Gets Sh50m Classrooms
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New Vision (Kampala)
30 April 2008
Posted to the web 1 May 2008
Frederick Kiwanuka
Kampala
OVER 300 pupils of Lumpewe African Child Primary School who have been studying under trees will soon have a roof over their heads.
Southwick Christian Community Church based in the UK is constructing a classroom block at the communally-owned school in Kikamulo sub-county, Nakaseke district.
The pupils are expected to begin using the sh50m modern classroom block in the second term, which opens in three weeks' time.
The project, which kicked off early April, is a result of the long cordial relationship between pastor Steven Musisi of Lumpewe Omega Healing Centre and pastor David Slater of Southwick Christian Church.
Slater, who says he has a heart for the rural folk, noted that he was touched when he found the pupils studying under trees during a previous visit.
On his return to the UK, the pastor launched a fundraising drive during which he cut off his long hair while looking for sponsors, sold Ugandan handicrafts and calendars and collected offerings in the church.
"I did a lot of things to create interest in the project."
This year, Slater who is a professional brick layer, flew in with three of his church members to embark on the project.
They are not only footing the costs of the building but are also actively involved in the construction work.
"Before becoming a pastor, I was a brick layer. I, therefore, have to use my skills to construct the kingdom of God. Secondly, when you work with the people at this level, you get to know them better," Slater explained.
He added that his church has been involved in various humanitarian activities in Uganda, but the Nakaseke venture was so the biggest.
The head teacher, Steven Nakibinge, who is also a pastor at Lumpewe Omega Healing Centre, was happy that lessons would no longer be interrupted.
"Now we shall be able to conduct classes even during the rainy season."
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On their part, the parents have expressed appreciation for the work by offering chicken, pigs and foodstuffs to the British missionaries.
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