In upcountry Bushenyi, little-known Given Kayondo (13 years) last year surprised residents when he created a radio system that was able to transmit to schools within 1km of his former school, Parental Care nursery and primary school.
At that time, the 12-year-old P7 pupil, had been moved by reports that schools in the neighbourhood lacked teachers. He hoped the learners would at least be able to benefit from listening in to the goings-on in his classroom. Orphaned early, Kayondo was raised and inspired by his uncle Aaron Barigye, a radio mechanic in Bushenyi. It was from him that he learnt the necessary skills.
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