Kafue District Education Board Secretary, Levy Matongo, has disclosed that more than 18,000 learners have returned to school in Kafue district since the introduction of the free education policy in 2022.
Mr Matongo noted that the policy has significantly improved access to education for children who had previously dropped out due to financial challenges.
Speaking during the donation of 40 desks to Chanyanya Primary school by Primrose Community Health organization, Mr Matongo said the return has been noted, especially in rural areas where many families could not afford school fees in the past.
“We have recorded an encouraging increase in enrollment numbers across both primary and secondary schools. Over 18,000 learners who were out of school have now returned to school following the free education policy,” said Mr Matongo.
He further applauded the Primrose Community Health oorganisation for supplementing the Government’s efforts in providing quality education.
“We are thankful to Primrose for this gesture; this will go a long way in supplementing the effort of the Government in providing quality education,” he said.
Primrose Community Health Organization Executive Director, Kenan Ng’ambi expressed gratitude to Kafue District Commissioner, Maurice Hikapulwe for creating a good working relationship with the organization.
Mr Ng’ambi stated that the donation of 40 Desks to Chanyanya primary school is based on complementing the effort of the Government.
“I want to thank the DC for creating a good working relationship with the organisation. This donation today is based on complementing the effort of the Government,” said Mr Ng’ámbi.
Meanwhile, Kafue District Commissioner, Maurice Hikapulwe thanked the Primrose community health organization for the gesture.
Mr Hikapulwe described Primrose as a partner in the development of the district.
“Primrose is our all-weather partner of the Government in delivering development to the people of Kafue, and we are grateful for the gesture,” said Mr Hikapulwe.
