As schools prepare to open for the first term on February 5, Ntoroko District leaders have appealed to the government to avail  Shs300m to help in the renovation of schools that were temporarily closed in November last year due to the impact of floods.

The district leaders emphasised the need to refurbish these schools before the start of the first term next month so as to ensure a conducive learning environment for students.

The closed primary schools are in the sub-counties of Butungama, Kanara and Rwebisengo.

Among the affected schools are Masaka, Budiba, Masojo, and Bwizibwera in Butungama Sub-county; Kiraga and Haibale in Rwebisengo Sub-county, and Rwangara in Kanara Sub-county.

Ntoroko District chairperson William Kasoro said the floods left schools in a sorry state adding that if funds are made available, each school will be allocated about Shs60m for renovation.

He explained that within their budget, they lack the resources for the renovation of the affected schools, saying their sole hope lies in the government sending emergency funds to address the pressing situation.