Since the 1950’s, Nkumba Primary School remains of the key Government aided primary institutions in Wakiso district.
As the school races towards restoring its mojo and legacy, the Alumni association is also establishing firm tap roots to supplement the current Parents Teachers’ Association (PTA), management committee and the school administration led by the headmistress Oliver Wasswa Zzinda.
Like the norm has been over the years, the alumni dedicate special occasions to visit the school during school routine, sports, drama and other co-curriculum activities.
Recently, the alumni association visited the school on Thursday, 17th October 2024 and held a networking session with the current class of primary seven towards their primary leaving examinations.
Resilient 82-year-old veteran Flavia Ssewaggudde, a former student at Nkumba Primary School from the 1950’s also graced this meeting.
“Nkumba Primary School is home. I feel at home to return here” Ssewaggudde remarked.
“I advise you to remain focused and concentrate. You will all pass the examinations” she added.
In a free typical interaction, the alumni easily interacted with the pupils, school leaders and teachers before sharing a luncheon and the cake courtesy of the well hearted Alumni members.
Testimonials, encouraging life stories, tips, rich advice and knowledge was freely shared by the different members of the Alumni.
Patience Nabadda, the best pupil from the year 2023 (scored eight aggregates) was beautifully rewarded with Ug.Shs 1,000,000 and the science teachers got Ug.Shs 500,000 for the best done subject.
“It is humbling to be recognized by the Alumni as the best candidate. This is good motivation to the present pupils to also strive and do well in the upcoming examinations” Nabadda who was accompanied by the mother and grand-mother appreciated.
The school current headmistress Kazinda applauded the alumni members in a special way for having their school at heart.
“I am delighted and humbled for the works of the Alumni to maintain the legacy of the school. We remain as diligent as ever to see the school remain to the top” Kazinda hinted.
The president of the alumni Linda Akech Bugembe was not physically present but his audio message was played aloud for all.
“I convey my greetings to all the pupils of Nkumba Primary School particularly the present P7 pupils. I thank the effort of the school management committee, PTA, teachers and other staff as well as the parents. This is the time to ripe what has been sown”. Akech remarked.
Uganda national examination board executive has already confirmed the dates for the examinations for primary seven pupils.
These will come on the 6th and 7th November 2024.
Briefing of all candidates will take place on Monday, 4th November 2024.
Wednesday, 6th November 2024 will have Mathematics (9 am) with Social Studies and religious education (2 PM).
On the following day, 7th November 2024, it will be integrated science (9 am) and English (2 pm).
History of Nkumba Primary School:
As far back as 1951, the idea of establishing Nkumba Primary School was conceived by the late Ssalongo Kintu.
This was upon realizing that most of the children in the area could not make it to school owing to the long distances they had to walk to the then ‘nearby’ schools, notably Kisubi and Namate in Entebbe.
To many parents, the only solution was to let their children sit at home to grow old enough to walk those long distances to school.
The late Kintu established contact with the prominent people around in a series of meetings which later brought the idea to fruition.
On 5th February 1952, he deployed the late Christopher Kisolo, who became the first Headmaster.
On the following day, 6th February 1952, Mr. Kisolo started implementing the long-awaited idea with 10 pupils, with teaching and learning taking place at the Kitawulu in the courtyard of the late Charles Ffulu, in present day Nkumba Bufulu.
This is where the school was until the late Nelson Nkalubo.
Ssebuggwawo donated land, leading to its relocation to its current home along Entebbe Road.
Nkumba Primary School has since produced a number of prominent women and men who joined renowned secondary schools, universities and tertiary institutions across the country and beyond.
The alumni are currently living and working in different countries across the globe.
