Education and sports

The Sector’s objective is to attain the goals of the NDP II and Vision 2040 goals which are:

1)   Achieve equitable access to relevant and quality education and training towards rapid transformation of the society and economy of Kamwenge and the country at large

2)   Ensure delivery of relevant and quality education and training for self-development and competitiveness in the global job market; and

3)   Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of education and sports service delivery at all levels.

 SECTOR GOAL

Expansion of access and equity at all levels to ensure equal and inclusive education for all children in the District

VISION: Quality Education for all.

 MISSION:

To provide appropriate Education focusing on national and local priorities for the development of Kamwenge.  MANDATE:

The Department is mandated to provide Education services which cover the nursery, primary, secondary, special needs education and tertiary education

 SECTOR PRIORITIES

·         Enrolling all school going age children of age 6 and above

·         Mobilise communities/parents to ensure girl child education and the disadvantaged children

·         Fostering literacy, numeracy and life skills in the teaching, learning process

·         Encouraging the teaching of science at both primary and secondary schools

·         Participate in co-curricular activities from school to National levels and community sports development

·         Timely assessment of learners both at secondary and primary level

·         Enforcing customised performance targets in primary schools

·         To Construct classrooms, teachers’ houses, pit latrines and provision of furniture in primary schools

·         Rehabilitation of classrooms which are relatively strong as approved by engineers.

·         Inspecting schools

·         Capacity building for school managers

·         Encouraging tree planting in schools to provide wind breaks, shades and sources of income.

·         Equipping teachers with SNE skills and training

• Completion and stocking public Library
• To reduce on the dropout rate by ensuring that school are child friendly

DEPARTMENT COMPOSITION

The department of composed of two sub sectors

Administration and Inspectorate.

 ADMINISTRATION:

The Administration is charged with overall coordination and management of all activities in education sector

 INSPECTORATE SUB SECTOR:

It is charged with quality control of curriculum and co-curricular activities (games, sports, music dance and drama) and Special Needs Education.

 Between 2021 and 2026, Kamwenge District has undertaken a deliberate and results-oriented journey to transform its education sector. Recognizing education as a cornerstone for social and economic development, the District invested in infrastructure, learning outcomes, partnerships, and inclusive access to education. The progress registered during this period reflects both resilience and commitment to improving the quality of learning for all children.

Over the last five years, Kamwenge District has recorded notable progress in primary school performance, as reflected in Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. The data demonstrates a steady increase in learners attaining higher divisions, particularly Divisions One and Two.

From 2020 to 2025, the proportion of pupils scoring Division One rose from 8.3% to 10.1%, while Division Two increased significantly from 44.9% to 62.0%. At the same time, the percentage of learners in lower divisions (Divisions U and X) steadily declined, indicating improved learning outcomes and better school retention.

This positive trend is attributed to strengthened supervision, improved learning environments, teacher support, and increased engagement with education partners. While challenges remain, especially in addressing overcrowding and teacher shortages, the overall performance trajectory shows encouraging progress.

Education Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure development has been a major driver of transformation in the education sector. Between 2020 and 2025, the District constructed 20 classroom blocks under the School Facilities Grant (SFG) and 2 teacher accommodation units, improving both teaching and learning conditions.

In addition:

• 23 schools were constructed under DRDIP
• 9 schools received two-classroom blocks each under SFG

Several schools were rehabilitated, including:

• Rukunyu PS
• Rubona PS
• Bisozi PS
• Mpanga PS
• Kanani PS
• Ntonwa
• Kabuye PS
• Kamwenge Secondary School

These interventions reduced congestion, enhanced safety, and created a more conducive learning environment for learners and teachers alike.

Kamwenge District’s education system comprises:

• 86 government primary schools
• 102 private primary schools
• 210 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers
• 11 government secondary schools
• 18 private secondary schools
• 11 government schools operating Universal Secondary Education (USE)

Although the District currently has no government technical school, plans and advocacy for skills-based and vocational education remain a priority to support youth employability. 

The teacher-pupil ratio currently stands at 1:67, highlighting the continued need for recruitment and deployment of more teachers. Nevertheless, the District has made strides in improving teaching effectiveness through the introduction of digital learning tools and supervision technologies, enhancing lesson delivery, monitoring, and accountability.

Below is the performance progress since 2020 by division and gender:

Enrollment primary & secondary

• Primary government – 59,897
• Primary private      - 39,182  

TOTAL         -         99,079                     

• Secondary government – 8,999
• Secondary private         -  5,300

TOTAL                         14,299

• Classroom blocks constructed under SFG 2020 T0 2025 -   20
• Teacher accommodation units - 02
• Teacher pupil ration -  1:67
• No of government primary schools - 86
• No of private primary -102
• ECD’s - 210
• No of government sec school -11
• No of private secondary schools - 18
• No of technical schools for government - 0
• No of government schools operating universal secondary education - 11

Ongoing construction projects USEEP

• Kabambiro seed
• Busiriba seed
• Bisozi seed
• Ntonwa seed.
• SFG Kigarama PS
• Rwengobe SDA Primary School
• St David Kengoma Primary School
• Nkoni Primary School.

DDEG

• Mahega ps staff house.

KAMWENGE DISTRICT  INSTITUTIONS

 Secondary Government Aided      9

Private Schools 15

 PRIMARY SCHOOLS

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

Our partners include UNHCR, UNICEF, FCA, Worldvision, War Child Canada, Windle international, Feed the Hungry, Save the children, YIDO, URDT, Water For PEOPLE, Raising voices, Embibo Gender initiative and Hima Cement.

• Schools constructed or rehabilitated - 23
• Schools constructed under DRDIP - 9 schools each 2 classrooms under sfg.
• Rehabilitated schools are - Rukunyu PS,  Rubona PS, Bisozi PS, Mpanga PS, Kanani PS, Ntonwa PS, Kabuye PS, Kamwenge SS.

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By Mr Barinitwe Stephen
DEO, Kamwenge