Govt seeks Shs36.6b to equip refugees with vocational skills 

The government faces a Shs36.6 billion shortfall needed to equip refugee learners with vocational skills, threatening efforts to help them secure jobs and become self-reliant.

This funding gap has been worsened by reduced financial support from development partners, who had previously played a key role in supporting refugee education and livelihood programmes.

Without adequate funding, many refugee learners risk missing out on essential vocational training opportunities, limiting their ability to contribute to their communities.

The Minister of…