Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Hajjati Sharifah Buzeki, has called on the Africa Muslim Community Juma Sect in Bukoto to hand over the land title of Bukoto Muslim Primary School and its Unit for the Blind to the government, in a bid to facilitate development at the school.
Speaking during the third day of Eid celebrations organized by KCCA for the school and parents, with support from the Turkish humanitarian organization Denis Fererei, Buzeki explained that although the Africa Muslim Community agreed in 1969 to let government run the school, the land title is still under the names of the founders.
She said this has made it difficult for the government to invest in infrastructure development, as they cannot put resources into property that is not officially registered under the school’s name.
Buzeki clarified that the request to transfer the land title is not intended to erase the foundation’s identity or contribution but rather to secure future investment. She reassured the community that the school’s heritage would remain intact, but legal ownership is essential for any substantial government involvement.
During the celebration, the Turkish organization donated two cows, Qur’ans, a printer, and a photocopying machine to the school. Buzeki praised the organization’s generosity, noting that they approached her just two weeks after she assumed office and have since partnered with KCCA on multiple charitable initiatives, including supporting communities in Kiteezi.
She revealed that Bukoto Muslim Primary School is one of ten schools out of 79 government institutions identified as being in poor condition under a new KCCA mentorship program. Each senior KCCA officer has been assigned a school to support, and Bukoto Muslim Primary was allocated to Officer Nuwabeine. Buzeki said the school was selected not only because of its condition but also because of its unique role in supporting children with visual impairments.
The headteacher, Aidan Nabwami, raised concerns about the school’s academic performance, which she attributed to the low income of parents who struggle to provide their children with meals and basic scholastic materials. She added that the school’s deteriorating structures discourage well-off parents from enrolling their children and cause newly deployed teachers to decline appointments. The school also lacks a security fence, making it vulnerable.
Despite the challenges, Nabwami expressed optimism that Buzeki’s visit would spark change and renew hope for the future. The pupils, including those with visual impairments, expressed their gratitude for the support received from KCCA and other donors. One of the learners voiced appreciation for the school’s inclusive environment, where visually impaired pupils study alongside their sighted peers, and said that such support encourages them to aim higher.
The pupils called on parents and the broader community to support the initiative to improve and rebrand the school. They said KCCA’s involvement has already inspired them and given them hope for better learning conditions.
KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi also attended the event among other KCCA politicians such as Councillors.
