48-year-old father of nine returns to school to rewrite his story
A 48-year-old pastor in Uganda has returned to school to complete his secondary education after failing to win a local political seat. His story highlights the challenges of adult education and the broader issue of underfunded schools in the region.
Why it matters
It illustrates the link between educational attainment and political participation in developing nations, while noting systemic infrastructure issues in local schools.
At 48, Abel Kanyankore, a father of nine and a pastor in Fort Portal, is among 3,454 candidates sitting the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations in the area.
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