In an inspiring effort to address Kampala’s waste management issues, students from Clever’s Origin Primary School and Nakivubo Primary School performed songs on waste management at the recent City Education and Sports Partner Engagement Meeting held at City Hall, Kampala.
The event, officiated by Kampala’s Lord Mayor, H.W. Erias Lukwago, highlighted the significant role of education in tackling urban challenges.
During the gathering, Mayor Lukwago praised both schools for their innovative performances and extended his gratitude to all education stakeholders, including private education providers, for their unwavering commitment to supporting the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in delivering essential educational services. Lukwago emphasized, “Your interventions are not just beneficial to KCCA, but crucial in helping the State fulfill its mandate of providing education as required by law.”
He acknowledged the resilience of these partners in the face of challenging conditions.
Organized by the Directorate of Education and Social Services, the engagement meeting saw the attendance of key figures such as Robert Nowera, Acting Deputy Executive Director, members of the City Executive Committee, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
The event provided a platform for dialogue between city education and sports administrators, private service providers, stakeholders, and partners, focused on collaborative solutions to advance education in Kampala.
Charles Maginot, Acting Director of Education and Social Services, presented an overview of KCCA’s education budget allocation for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Out of the UGX 62 billion allocated, UGX 53 billion is designated for wages, UGX 10 billion for operational expenses, and UGX 2.2 billion for domestic development. Maginot also highlighted KCCA’s recent achievements in education, attributing these successes to the valuable support of their partners.
Significant milestones include the enrollment of over 72,230 pupils across 79 government-aided primary schools, achieving gender parity with a slight increase in female enrollment at 54% (38,815 girls) compared to 46% (33,415 boys). Additionally, KCCA has constructed 59 new classrooms, renovated 51 existing classrooms, installed solar power in three schools for the deaf, and obtained land titles for 14 schools, with efforts underway to secure titles for 10 more. The authority has also purchased land for Kasubi Family Primary School and completed fencing for Ntinda Primary School and Naguru Katali Primary School.
Among the partners present were Roofings Group, which committed to building classroom blocks at Kasubi Family Primary School, as well as Unicef Uganda, SLICKS, and others. Their contributions have been instrumental in improving educational facilities and opportunities within Kampala.
The day-long engagement served as a forum for discussing policy and structural interventions essential to advancing the educational landscape, aligning with KCCA’s mission to create a conducive learning environment for all city residents.
This collaboration between KCCA and its partners underscores a unified approach to enhancing educational infrastructure and promoting holistic development in Kampala.
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