By Editorial,
Private school proprietors have expressed concerns about registering learners on the Education Management Information System (EMIS) due to fears of data misuse.
Lawrence Kulumba from Boston High School in Entebbe states that many private school owners fear the government might misuse the data collected for taxation purposes.
The information collected includes details on learners, teachers, infrastructure, and non-teaching staff.
Vincent Ssozi, the Assistant Commissioner representing the Commissioner for Planning at the Ministry of Education and Sports, acknowledged the low response rate from private schools to Education Management Information system-EMIS.
Ssozi highlighted that the system could help private school owners track learners who default on school fees and move to different institutions.
Mr. Ssozi speaking…….
Minister of State for Primary Education Joyce Moriko Kaduchu, addressing teachers and school proprietors at the ICT Hub in Nakawa, mentioned a significant transformation within the Ministry of Education and other government departments, shifting from paper to digital systems.
She emphasized the importance of sensitization across all government agencies on the significance of embracing digital systems like EMIS.
Hon. Kaduchu speaking……
The minister warned that the allocation of government capitation grants to schools would depend on the effective use of EMIS. END.
