Government has interdicted the Bukalasi Secondary School headteacher on allegations of sexual abuse of learners.
The headteacher identified as Milton Nandala Wotunya was removed from office by the Education and Sports Ministry.
In a letter dated October 24th written by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Sports Ketty Lamaro, it is alleged that Nandala sexually abused seven female students under his care which contravenes section 5(c) of the education service teachers’ professional code of conduct.
The letter further instructed Nandala to hand over the office so as to pave the way for investigations.
Nandala has also been directed to remain accessible at all times in case he is required to appear before the Ministry Rewards and Sanctions Committee, and not to travel outside the country without official permission. He will also receive half of his salary.
The matter was allegedlly reported to the Police by the father of one of the victims, an S.5 student who was impregnated by Nandala.