Minister of Education Hon Janet Museveni has apologized for what was perceived as “failing to honour summons” to explain in detail the new curriculum.
The First Lady appeared Tuesday afternoon and told the House that she had been misinformed by the Clerk to Parliament.
“We didn’t know out absence would raise serious concerns,” she said.
Adding that the statement needed to have a comprehensive report that covers all concerns raised by the MPs.
Janet went ahead to presented a statement explaining the new curriculum, however the MPs had asked the First Lady to give a detailed report.
They also told her to present a statement on the continued roll-out of the lower secondary school curriculum contrary to the parliamentary resolution of Tuesday, 04 February 2020 that halted its review and roll out pending further consultation and preparation of key stakeholders.
Parliament halted the plan to roll out the curriculum giving the Ministry of Education a week to present the statement.
The Opposition Chief Whip, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda said that “according to the Rules of Procedure, you are supposed to present a statement on the continued roll-out of the lower secondary school curriculum contrary to the parliamentary resolution.”
Kadaga ruled that Mrs. Museveni should go ahead with the statement.
Mrs. Museveni in her statement says the current curriculum has been in existence since colonial times and that it wasn’t helping learners.
