Kabalega SS Old Boys Unveil Shs120m Gate, Omukama Kabalega Sculpture

What the report says

Kabalega Secondary School old boys have commissioned a new entrance gate and an Omukama Kabalega sculpture at the school in Masindi, with the two projects costing a combined Shs120 million. According to Nile Post, the Kabalega Secondary School Old Boys Association (KASSOBA) said the works are meant to strengthen the school’s identity, preserve its heritage and improve its appearance.

The gate was valued at Shs100 million, while the sculpture cost Shs20 million. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Buruli County MP Ronald Aled Akugizibwe, who praised the former students for giving back to the institution and said he would keep pushing for government support to fix other aging facilities, especially classrooms. He said better infrastructure would help protect the school’s legacy and expand access for learners.

KASSOBA chairman Ibrahim Magemeso said the projects mark an important step for the association, but urged government to give traditional schools special attention when allocating funds for renovations, staffing and other basic needs. The Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese, the Rt Rev Joshua Kugonza, also commended alumni involvement and said former students can inspire current learners by returning to support their old schools. Kabalega SS headteacher Jackson Katusiime described the new gate as a notable achievement and said the school and its alumni want to improve academic performance and restore the school’s standing.

The article also notes that the commissioning was held alongside KASSOBA’s 2026 retreat and annual general meeting. More broadly, alumni-led projects like this are often used to supplement limited public funding for school infrastructure, though that wider context was not quantified in the report.