By Redaction ARPS Media with AP (Authors: RODNEY MUHUMUZA and Farai Mutsaka)
Catholic schools in Africa, such as Uganda Martyrs School in Kampala, offer affordable, high-quality education to low-income families. However, they are struggling with rising costs and a trend towards privatization.
These schools do not aim to make profits but increasing maintenance costs and inflation are forcing them to raise tuition fees. This has raised concerns that only wealthier families will be able to afford to enroll their children.
Some parents are frustrated because they cannot pay for their children’s tuition. This situation reflects a broader concern that the Catholic Church, a key educational provider in sub-Saharan Africa, is deviating from its mission to support impoverished communities. These financial pressures also lead to high dropout rates in the region.
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