The Kumam Cultural Heritage (KUCH) has registered another major milestone after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery aimed at expanding educational opportunities for children within the Kumam Chiefdom.
The partnership is expected to provide partial scholarships to Kumam students pursuing nursing and midwifery studies, easing the financial burden on families and promoting access to professional education.
The MOU was officially signed on Monday in a ceremony spearheaded by the Second Deputy Prime Minister of KUCH, Peter Ekilu, who represented the cultural institution during the event.
Speaking after the signing, Ekilu revealed that a delegation from the Kumam Cultural Heritage, including the Deputy Minister of Education and the ICT Minister, had earlier conducted a pre-visit to DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery to verify the institution before entering into the partnership.
“We first carried out an assessment visit to confirm the existence and operations of the school before signing this agreement. We are happy that this partnership will benefit our children through access to education opportunities,” Ekilu said.
The Director of DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alice Atike, who signed on behalf of the institution, described the partnership as a major milestone not only for the school but also for the Kumam community.
She noted that the institution is committed to contributing toward Uganda’s education sector by producing skilled professionals in the health field.
“This partnership is important because education remains key in transforming communities and contributing to the economy of Uganda through skilled manpower,” Atike said.
She explained that DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery, which has been operating since 2013 and is located in Kole District in Lira Sub-region, embraces diversity and welcomes students from different communities across the country.
Meanwhile, the Kumam Cultural Leader, HRH Papa me Kumam Raphael Otaya, welcomed the institution into the Kumam Chiefdom partnership framework, describing the agreement as a positive development for the people of Kumam.
Otaya applauded the leadership of DAF School of Nursing for what he called a visionary step toward empowering young people through education and skills development.
“A skilled population is important for the development of Uganda. We appreciate DAF School for its commitment to supporting education among our people,” the cultural leader said.
The partnership with DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery becomes the third education-related agreement signed by the Kumam Cultural Heritage within less than two months.
Recently, KUCH also entered into similar partnerships with Soroti University of Science and REHH Vocational Institute aimed at expanding access to higher education and vocational skills training for children from the Kumam community.
Cultural leaders say the growing partnerships are part of broader efforts by the Kumam Chiefdom to invest in education, empower youth, and promote social and economic transformation within the region.
The new scholarship opportunities are expected to benefit vulnerable and academically promising students who have been struggling to access professional training due to financial challenges.
