A school in Uganda attracted the attention of many in the country not as a result of academic excellence or co-curricular activities, but because of the attire worn as the official uniform.
Nyakasura School is a mixed, boarding, middle, and high school in Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Region of Uganda.
Founded by a Scotsman Ernest Ebohard Calwell a retired Naval Officer in 1926, Nyakasura School is anticipating to mark a century with several activities to be undertaken.
There were two students from Toro Kingdom at Buddo at that time, by the names of Komwiswa and Byara. They convinced Calwell to come and ask the Omukama of Toro for land to set up a school like Buddo in Toro. Rukirabasaija Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe III showed the Calwell three sites, out of which he selected Nyakasura. He selected Scottish kilts as the boys’ uniform.Previously In a report by Citizen Digital, villagers have been wondering why boys in the institution wear ‘skirts’ which is against their culture.
According to the school’s principal, the skirt-like attire is actually a kilt – a traditional Scottish men’s attire.The majority of students, especially the male ones, when asked about the practice, say they have no problem donning kilts because they are accustomed to the tradition and have been thoroughly educated about the school’s history, which explains the significance of wearing uniforms that resemble skirts alongside their female counterparts. Your thoughts on this, please. Put your thoughts in the comment area.
Boys also have small bags at the front of their kilts, used for carrying essentials like pens and handkerchiefs. Male students not ashamed The students indicated that the kilt is part of the school culture, and they are comfortable with.
By Citizen Digital