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The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi who is also the Kinkizi East County Member of Parliament has commended the proprietors of Bwindi vocational institute college for fostering vocational skilling and promoting tourism in Kanungu district on Saturday, August 24th 2024.

The ICT and National guidance Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and staff of Bwindi vocational institute college

The owners of Bwindi Vocational Institute College have been complimented by Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and National Guidance and Member of Parliament for Kinkizi East County, for encouraging vocational skilling and boosting tourism in Kanungu area on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Baryomunsi made the remarks on Saturday, August 24th 2024 while officiating at the fundraising event aimed at raising funds to complete the construction of a two-storied ICT complex at the institute in Bwindi Buhooma town council Kinkiizi west Kanungu district.

The Minister explained that Ugandans who have channeled vocational schools have become more successful than those who study to seek for white collar therefore Ugandans need to embrace vocational studies.

He added that the government has given the mandate to private entities to start up vocational training centers to help in training job creators who can create impact in the innovation and technology of Uganda and abroad.

As a sign of supporting the college the Minister pledged to donate 96 iron sheets to roof the block and personally contributed UGX 5 million by purchasing items including a cow that he donated to students.

Hon. James Kaberuka the Kinkiizi west legislator called upon the government to address the growing issue of brain drain in the country pointing out that many young people seek less gainful employment abroad due to a lack of opportunities in local industries.

Mr. Frank Byaruhanga the speaker Kanungu district on behalf of Kanungu district local government commended the outstanding work of Mr. Agaba and Mrs. Mwajuma Twaha Adams.

He also urged the Ministry of Education & Sports to fully implement the TVET Act, which has yet to be properly streamlined into the education system to reduce levels of unemployment.

According to Adams Agaba and Mwajuma Twongyeirwe the school proprietors Bwindi community vocational college started in 2012 specializing in computer training for s4 and S6 leavers where a big vision rose from to start up other vocational courses with the purpose of equipping Ugandans with knowledge and skills in addition to providing more knowledge on tourism.

Minister Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

The school started in temporary structures and is currently housed in permanent structure on a 2 acres land where currently they are seeking over 100 million to complete the two storied block to accommodate the office, ICT laboratory and board room which are under construction.

The directors noted that there is a big gap in our education system where some parents seek academic education for their children rather than skills where some Ugandans have become un-employed as they wait for white collar jobs instead of becoming job creators.

Minister Chris Baryomunsi was accompanied by his wife, Fosca Twebaze, Kanungu District NRM Chairperson Godfrey Karabenda, District Speaker Mr. Frank Byaruhanga, and LC5 aspirant Rev. Justus Tibesigwa among other dignitaries