Uganda, March 7 -- Pupils of Itangholi Primary School in Budaka have for the last two decades grappled with inadequate classrooms.

The community-led school, opened in 2004, has 367 pupils.

Locals are now urging the government to take over its management.

The school deputy headmaster, Mr Wilberforce Kalimo, told Monitor on Tuesday that the school was started after locals realised that their children were dropping out of school due to long distances to the neighbouring schools.

"We struggle to shelter learners from scorching sunshine, strong winds, and rains because we conduct lessons under tree shades," Mr Kalimo, said

The school is located in Kibali Village, Budaka Ward, Budaka Town Council, which is approximately 8km from Budaka Tow...