Uringi SS Marks 58 Years of Education and Late Minister’s Legacy

What the report says

Uringi Senior Secondary School in Nebbi District is set to mark 58 years since its founding in 1968 by the late Silvanus W. Uringi, former Deputy Minister for Health in the Obote I government. According to Nile Post, the school began as a community effort under the Anglican Diocese of Nebbi to expand access to secondary education in greater Nebbi and has since developed into one of the older schools in the West Nile sub-region.

The anniversary celebration, scheduled for Saturday, is being held under the theme “Investing in Academic Excellence.” School leaders say the occasion is not only a reflection on the institution’s history, but also a call for alumni, the Church and government to support improvements in infrastructure and learning standards. Organisers said the school has contributed to the community by producing professionals in fields such as medicine, law, academia and religious leadership.

Chairperson of the organising committee Elly Aswa said the founder’s decision to prioritize education should inspire renewed investment in the school. Nebbi Municipality Mayor Jackline Upar, an alumna, also credited the school with shaping her academic and career path and encouraged current students to remain focused on their studies.

Nile Post reported that Uringi SS, located on Anguruma Hill in Goli, became a government-aided school in 1981. It now operates as a day and boarding school with Ordinary and Advanced Level sections and has 632 students. The celebration is expected to draw local leaders, church officials and alumni as the school looks to build on its legacy.