Parents and members of the public have raised concerns about the welfare of students at St Peter’s Naalya, with particular attention drawn to students’ exposure during early morning hours and the conditions under which they are accommodated.
The concerns have sparked a wider debate about welfare standards in Uganda’s boarding schools, including student accommodation, sanitation and procedures for allowing learners to leave school premises, particularly those in candidate classes.
Some commentators have expressed concern that vulnerable students could be exposed to health risks during cold early mornings.
Munduru echoed the concerns, warning that some learners may be particularly vulnerable to exposure.
“People’s children have literally died of malaria not so long ago. People’s children have respiratory complications that need them to stay in warm environments.”
The discussion has since gained attention online, with calls for stronger oversight of boarding schools to ensure that students are provided with safe and appropriate living conditions.
St Peter’s Naalya, a private secondary school located in Kyaliwajjala, has over the years built a reputation for academic and co-curricular performance. However, the latest concerns have placed its student welfare practices under increased public scrutiny.
