Bridge International academies backed by Microsoft chief executive Bill Gates and Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg say they are “deeply concerned” by malicious comments made against them by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija.
While speaking at the 22nd graduation ceremony of Uganda Martyrs University main campus on Thursday, Minister Kasaija said: “We could not allow teaching sexual matters in public. Why teaching pornography in Bridge schools? This moral decay couldn’t be tolerated,”
Uganda’s High Court early this month ordered their closure over concerns about poor sanitation and its curriculum. Bridge disputed the ruling and intends to appeal the decision.
A complaint by Mr Solomon Sserwanja, the Public Relations Manager, Bridge Academies said it is very unfortunate for the whole minister to make such a statement based on allegations. He should come out with proof over the matter in question.
“His (minister) statement is malicious and we will not take it lightly. We will explore all alternatives against him to proof the allegations. This is fighting quality education for the country. We were never given an ear to defend ourselves despite several letters we have written to authorities,” added Mr Sserwanja.
TheUgandan contacted Hon. Kasaija for a comment but has received no immediate reply.
