Uganda's Festival of Arts Focuses on Environmental Awareness
Government and Education Stakeholders Unite for Environmental Awareness The minister of state for higher education, Dr. John C Muyingo, has called on schools and all stakeholders in the education sector to support government initiatives aimed at restoring the environment. He also encouraged parents to use their children's holidays for skills development, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young minds through practical learning. This call to action was made during the official opening of the five-day National Secondary Schools’ Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) festival at King’s College Budo on Friday. The event served as a platform for students to showcase their talents while highlighting critical environmental issues. Muyingo expressed his satisfaction with the festival's theme: "Greening Schools, Environmental Protection, and Our Responsibility." He noted that the performances from both Ugandan and Kenyan schools focused on environmental awareness and the role ...