About the Education Department
About the Education Department
The Education Department in a District Local Government in Uganda is a cornerstone of human development, mandated to oversee and facilitate the provision of quality education and sports services across the district. Headed by the District Education Officer (DEO), the department operates under the guidance of national education policies and the Decentralization framework outlined in the Local Governments Act.
Its primary role is to implement and monitor education laws, policies, and programs, ensuring that all schools and educational institutions within the district adhere to national standards. This includes the management of Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) initiatives, aiming to increase access, equity, and relevance of education for all children, including those with special needs.
Currently, the district boosts of 54 government-aided primary schools and Eight government-aided secondary schools. The secondary schools are; Makuutu Seed school, Bishop Willigers Secondary School, Bulunguli Seed School, Nkuutu Memorial Secondary School, Mpiita Seed school, Bubinga High Secondary School Naigombwa Seed Secondary and Busembatia Secondary School.
Key responsibilities of the Education Department include:
· Policy Implementation and Coordination: Ensuring effective translation of national education policies and plans into actionable strategies at the district level.
· School Inspection and Supervision: Conducting regular inspections of pre-primary, primary, secondary, and vocational institutions to monitor curriculum implementation, teaching standards, and overall school performance. This also includes providing technical support and guidance to head teachers and school management committees.
· Teacher Management: Overseeing the welfare, performance, and professional development of teachers, including organizing training programs and maintaining accurate personnel data.
· Resource Mobilization and Management: Planning and budgeting for education service delivery, mobilizing resources, and ensuring efficient and accountable utilization of funds and materials for school infrastructure, learning materials, and other educational needs.
· Data Collection and Reporting: Collecting, managing, and analyzing school data to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and prepare periodic reports for higher authorities.
· Promotion of Co-curricular Activities: Coordinating and promoting sports, music, dance, and drama programs within educational institutions.
· Community Engagement: Mobilizing communities and stakeholders to actively participate in school programs and support educational initiatives.
· Special Needs Education (SNE): Identifying and enrolling children with special educational needs, training teachers, and supporting inclusive education practices.
The Education Department is typically structured into sub-departments such as Administration, Inspectorate, and Special Needs Education, each contributing to the holistic development and oversight of the education sector in the district. Through these functions, the department strives to foster a literate, skilled, and empowered community capable of contributing to national development.
Number of Private Institutions
· Pre-primary schools –90
· Primary schools – 147
· Secondary schools- 18
Number of Technical Schools
· Mbigiti Memorial Training Institute
Enrollment
· Enrollment in government-aided primary schools 46,541
· Enrollment government-aided Secondary schools 6306
Key Highlights
2024/2025
2023/2024
|
1 |
Construction of a two unit staff house |
Idudi Seed Secondary School |
|
348,566,100 |
UGFIT |
complete |
|
2 |
Construction of Multi-purpose Hall |
Idudi Seed Secondary School |
|
295,143,500 |
UGFIT |
complete |
|
3 |
Construction of a Seed School |
Mpiita Seed School |
|
2,890,404,265 |
UGFIT |
complete |
|
4 |
Supply and delivery of ICT equipment |
Mpiita Seed school |
|
162,160,000 |
UGFIT |
Delivered |
|
|
Procurement of science Lab Kits |
Mpiita Seed school |
|
107,358,524 |
UGFIT |
Delivered |
|
|
Supply of 169 Three seater Desks |
36-Bupala PS 36-Butalango PS 36-Nabweya PS 36-Nakivumbi PS 25-Walanga PS |
|
33,800,000 |
Development |
Delivered |
|
|
Supply of 72 Three seater Desks |
24-Nkombe PS 24-Kiwanyi PS 24-Bubinga PS |
|
14,400,000 |
Development |
Delivered |
|
|
Supply of 71 three seater desks |
36-GoodHope PS 24-Idudi muslim PS 11-Walanga PS |
|
14.200,000 |
Development |
Delivered |
2022/2023
|
1. |
Construction of 5 stance pit latrine |
Good Hope Butalango Nawampendo Bunalwenyi Bupala Idinda Nkombe Butende Muslim Walanga |
|
27.829.673 27.831.038 28.000.026 27.986.532 27.991.488 27.958.035 28.000.026 28.000.000 27.992.355 |
|
complete |
|
2. |
Construction of 2 Classroom block |
Nkombe School |
|
78,526,209 |
SFG |
complete |
|
3. |
Maintenance of 2 classroom block |
Kiwanyi -Bugweri School |
|
28,536,795 |
SFG |
complete |
|
4. |
Supply of 234 three seater desks |
Idudi Muslim Bulyansime COU Butende P/S Busesa Busiimo Bunalwenyi Nakivumbi Makuutu Bupala Kalalu Busembatia Naigombwa Buwooya Bubinga Bubbala Namalemba Walanga Idudi PS Bukoteka Walutaba
|
|
43.074.000 |
SFG |
Delivered |
2021/2022
|
S/N |
PROJECT |
SITE |
CONTRACTOR |
CONTRACT SUM |
SOURCE OF FUNDING |
REMARKS |
|
1 |
Construction of a four stance lined pit latrine |
P/SBusimo |
Busembatia Alligned traders LTD |
18.940.740 |
SFG |
|
|
2 |
Three seater desks |
Kigulamo,Naitandu,Butalango,Idudi,Nakivumbi &Kalalu P/S |
Basham contractors |
31.320.027 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
3 |
Renovation of a 3classroom block |
Bunalwenyi COG P/S |
Ms Wakaza &Sons LTD |
13094460 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
4 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
NaigombwaP/S |
Elohim Teachnical Services |
24,857,662 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
5 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
Nsaale P/S |
Elohim Teachnical Services |
24.849.384 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
6 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
Makuutu P/S |
Ms Honeybanks |
84.996.825 |
|
Completed |
|
7 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
BwigulaP/S |
Ms Subari Engineering Supply |
24.999.303 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
8 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
Namavundu Ps |
|
25.095.945 |
SFG |
Completed |
|
9 |
Construction of a five stance lined pit latrine |
Bulyansime Church of Uganda Primary School |
PAB contractors company |
24.987.610 |
SFG |
complete |