Uganda, Jan. 24 -- As schools prepare to open for the first term on February 5, Ntoroko District leaders have appealed to the government to avail Shs300m to help in the renovation of schools that were temporarily closed in November last year due to the impact of floods.

The district leaders emphasised the need to refurbish these schools before the start of the first term next month so as to ensure a conducive learning environment for students.

The closed primary schools are in the sub-counties of Butungama, Kanara and Rwebisengo.

Among the affected schools are Masaka, Budiba, Masojo, and Bwizibwera in Butungama Sub-county; Kiraga and Haibale in Rwebisengo Sub-county, and Rwangara in Kanara Sub-county.

Ntoroko District chairperson Will...