Uganda, March 26 -- Government has extended Shs1.2billion for construction of a 400-bed girls' dormitory at Mazzoldi College in Nakaseke District.

The money was secured with the purpose of uplifting the education standards in Nakaseke District, according to Dr Edward Ssengonzi, the undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance

He said the school "will also ensure that girls are in a safe learning environment."

"The UPDF Engineering Brigade has been awarded the contract for dormitory block, promising to handover the building in five months,'' Dr Ssengonzi said on Monday.

He appealed to authorities of the church founded school to develop a master plan.

Kasana-Luweero Diocesan Bishop Lawrence Mukasa said that the safety of learners at schoo...