On 23rd July we went to Eastern Uganda for a study tour, We set off at 7:40 am and the first place we went to was Lugazi sugar factory, Kibimba rice, Malaba border, Sipi falls, Nyero rock paintings and many others.
The most place I enjoyed the Malaba border because we crossed and went to Kenya. The second place I enjoyed was Nyero rock painting where early man lived and painted rocks.
We also went to the following districts; Kumi district, Kapchwora district, Soroti district Mbale district. I enjoyed the study tour. What a wonderful trip it was. By Mukisa Gabriel P.4

My name is Oriekot Leon. I am in Primary Four. Our trip was fun. We went to Eastern Uganda and visited the following places; Lugazi sugar factory, Sipi falls, Semei Kakungulu memorial site, Nyero rock paintings, Kibimba irrigation rice scheme, Mabira Forest, The new bridge at Jinja, Wanale hills, Muni water tank, Boarder between Kenya and Uganda, Mountain Elgon.
We also went to the following districts; Kapchorwa district, Mbale district, Soroti District, Kumi district. The trip was enjoyable because we spent there three days and nights. Girls slept in a motel whereas boys slept in a hotel. We went on 23rd and came back on 25th. I mostly enjoyed Sipi falls.

On Sunday, 28th July, 2024, we went to Jinja for an agricultural show casing. There were many farmers. They taught us how to dry maize using a moistermetre. They also taught us how to grow cabbage, water melon, onions and how to make herbal medicine. From there, we went to the fish farm on Lake Victoria and saw how fishing is done. The taught us how to plant mangoes, bananas and passion fruits. While at the farm, we saw Mabira Forest. We ate rice, meat, bananas, cassava, cabbage and soda. We then ate jackfruit afterwards. By Nangonzi Patricia P.4 Crane
We went to Jinja on 28th July, 2024 for an agricultural showcasing. They taught us about crops like maize, beans, tomatoes and cabbages.
We also learnt about rabbit keeping. We saw the newzealand rabbits. Their urine has 76% of nitrogen. Their feeds are called pellets. They have red eyes. We treat ear cancer using healing oil. Hermetic bags do not allow air to pass through. Mosturemetre measures water in plants. Maize has 13.5 of water and Beans have 14.5 of water There are two types of tomato seeds that is to say; Ansal F1 and Alston F1.
We also learnt the following; Maize- SWEET CORN Species- Zea Mays Variety- Hybrix 33, Spacing- 60 x 30 cm, Seed rate/ acre- 8-12 tons, Maize crop, KH 500-43A- variety
By Wampande Killian Kitimbo Primary Four.

THE EASTERN UGANDA TRIP.

We prayed before starting the journey. They were five coasters and one drown that took us for the trip. We first went to Lugazi sugar factory then we had breakfast. From there we went Kibimba rice scheme.
On day two, we went to Sipi falls but on our way, people slid and fell down because it had rained. Fortunately, I did not slide. We walked to Sipi falls because the coasters got stuck due the slippery roads. From there we went for lunch and afterwards, we went Semei Kakungulu’s house. We went for shopping in a supermaket on our way back home.
On day three, we went to Soroti fruit factory and saw how TEJU juice is made. We were given two bottles of juice each and later we proceeded to Nyero rock paintings in Kumi district. I pray that we go for another trip.
By Ndugga gregory Ramon P.4 Crane

EASTERN TRIP

My name is Babirye Edith. I am here to talk about the trip. It started on Tuesday 23rd and ended on 25th July, 2024. We first took morning tea and went to class to organise our stuff. After, teacher Viola read names of people who had paid for the trip. After some time, the buses came to school, we went to ease ourselves and then entered the buses. We started our journey. On day one, we visited Lugazi Sugar Corporation where we learnt how sugar is manufactured and other products made from sugarcanes. From there, we proceeded to Kibimba Rice scheme and later to Malaba boarder.
On day two, We had breakfast from Uganda Christian University. From there we went to see the sipi falls in Kapchorwa district. We then went for shopping in Mbale town and went back to the Motel.
On the third day, we first visited TEJU company in Soroti that makes juice.  We saw how juice is made and each one of us was given two bottles of juice by the company. From there, we went to Nyero Rock paintings in Kumi district and saw the caves where early man used to live and returned to school. Oh! What a great excitement it was during the trip!
On the day before the trip, we slept in dormitory with boarders. We woke up at 4:00am, bathed, dressed up and had morning tea. After that we went to class and waited for buses. When the buses came, we went and entered. My bus was labelled with number three. We then set off.
The first place we visited was Lugazi Sugar Factory. We saw the different products made by the company for example; Sugar, Spirits among others. The company has over 10,000 workers. It has two Primary schools and One secondary school. We then went to other places like Mabira forest, Jinja bridge,  and Kibimba Rice Scheme in Bugiri district.
On day two, we toured Sipi falls in Kapchorwa district and Semei Kakungulu Memorial ground in Mbale district. Semei Kakungulu was the first king of Busoga.
On day three, the first place we visited was TEJU factory in Soroti District. TEJU stands for; Teso Juice. From there we went to Nyero Rock Paintings. It was very interesting because we saw the beautiful rocks painted by early man, the iron smelting point, and the caves where he used to live. It was indeed an amazing trip.
By Annan Jassa Isaiah Primary Four.

STUDY TRIP TO JINJA

We went to Jinja for an agricultural show casing on Sunday, 28th July, 2024. On our way, we saw the Nile bridge. After show casing, we went to Nyenga eco resort to eat lunch. We fast took photos before eating lunch. WE went to Nyenga eco farm.
At Nyenga eco farm, we toured some fruit plants which include; mango plants, passion fruits, Banana plants and many others. We walked around the farm. I saw bee hives in a planted forest. After that we ate jack fruit which was very sweet. Then we started our journey back to school.  By NDUGGA GREGORY RAMON PRIMARY FOUR DOVE.

TRIP! TRIP! TRIP!

It was on Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 when we had our trip to Eastern Uganda. On the first day, we went to Lugazi Sugar factory. While there, we saw a very big sugarcane plantation and flowers of different species both male and female. The female flowers were planted in the green because they need enough heat whereas the male ones were planted in an open place because they need direct sunlight to grow well. Our next place was Mabira forest which is 7500 acres and the largest natural forest in central Uganda. The next thing we viewed was the Nile bridge in Jinja. We later went to Kibimba Rice Scheme where we saw how rice is grown. We then proceeded to the boarder of Uganda and Kenya. We entered Kenya and saw Kenyan money and Kenkyans. From there, we went to Mbale city, We had super and went to the Bills motel where we slept.
The next day and was the second day, smartly dressed in our home clothes, we set off to have breakfast. After breakfast, the first place we went to was Sipi falls. When we reached there, it was so beautiful, interesting and amazing but the bad part of it is that the ground was so slippery because it had rained. People slid and fell down me inclusive.
On the last day, we headed to TEJU factory in Soroti district where we saw beautiful machines that make juice. we took nice pictures from there and proceeded to Nyero Rock paintings in Kumi district. It was indeed amazing seeing that we had been learning theoretically that is to say; rock paintings of geometric circle, ladders, crocodiles, giraffe, canoe and caves which were the homes of early man. We the returned back to school. How I wish we could have this trip every term?
By Lanyero Victoria Lena Primary Four

EASTERN TRIP TO JINJA.

DAY 1
We went to Lugazi sugar factory. We saw how sugar is made. We went to the flower farm and saw how they grow flowers. After we went to Mabira Forest. Is a very big forest and it’s a natural forest. We saw hawkers selling chicken. Our Tr. Viola bought for us chicken and we enjoyed. Then we went to Kibimba Rice Scheme. I saw how rice is grown. It was so interesting to see that place. Then we went to the Motel (Bill Motel).
We went to Sipi falls. It was wonderful seeing the water falling but, on our way back when going to our buses, people slid and fell down and honestly, I was one of them. It was so interesting. Then we went to Semei Kakungulu’s house saw graves inside the house. It was nice seeing his granddaughter, Racheal Kakungulu.
We saw Soroti Fruit factory and how they make TEJU juice. It was amazing and we enjoyed. Then we went to Nyero Rock Painting and we saw early man’s caves that is; Site 1, 2 and 3. They were six in total. We really enjoyed our trip and wish to have another one come next year. BY ASIIMWE PAULA HEAVENS PRIMARY FOUR
During our study tour to Jinja, we entered Uganda Development Bank (UDB). We saw the electoral commission and they said that information is power. We went to the rabbit hutch. We saw the New Zealand white rabbits. They were got from Mbarara district. We also saw the maize seeds which were well dried and Nabe seeds. Hermetic storage bags are used for protecting seeds. If you put beans with weevils in storage bags, they will become rotten. Problems facing fruits are pests e.g fruit flies and termites. Another problem is fungicides.
We also saw watermelon which take two months to grow. Lastly, we saw coriander species Coriandrum and Variety: Green aroma.
By Kabugho Diana Kemigisha Primary Four

When we went to Jinja for an agricultural show casing, We saw the tracks used for ploughing. We also saw water tanks and farm produce. They showed us the rabbits and a certain man was feeding them. Their feeds are called pellets. These rabbits were got from Mbarara. Rabbits die because they are eaten by rats and their mothers. The common diseases of rabbits are; Ear cancer, Pneumonia, colds.
We learnt that if you eat unsorted maize, you can get Ulcers and liver cancer. We also learnt the methods carried out to know when maize is ready for harvesting. Furthermore, we learnt the types tomatoes that is to say; Ansal F1 and Alston F1.
All in all, the trip was amazing because we ate a lot of food and it was self-service. Meat and food were there in plenty. We ate and even carried some to school. Oh! I will never forget this trip.
By Ssenyonjo Jeremiah Primary Four.