Friday, December 9, 2011

Kalungu District: Building a Stronger Future Through Education




Kalungu District, situated in southern Central Uganda, has a unique position in the region. Named after its chief town, Kalungu, where the district headquarters reside, this district is surrounded by neighboring regions like Gomba and Butambala to the north, Mpigi to the northeast and east, Masaka to the south, and Bukomansimbi to the west. As an area of growing importance, Kalungu holds immense potential for development, particularly in the education sector.

KAWA, in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) launched new ICT clubs at St. Charles Lwanga Kasasa Secondary School and Lutembe Secondary School. This partnership aims to empower students with digital skills and foster technological innovation within these institutions.



Educational Initiatives and Challenges in Kalungu

Like many districts in Uganda, Kalungu faces challenges in education—limited resources, inadequate access to quality learning materials, and insufficient digital infrastructure in rural schools. However, local initiatives are beginning to address these issues, working to bridge gaps and enhance the quality of education in the district.

The Role of KAWA Uganda in Kalungu District

KAWA Uganda is leading efforts to bring transformative changes to Kalungu’s education landscape, supporting students, teachers, and entire school communities. Here’s how KAWA Uganda’s initiatives are making an impact:

1. Digital Education Resources

To support learning across various levels, KAWA Uganda has developed and distributed curriculum-aligned digital resources to schools in Kalungu. This includes access to interactive digital materials, which improve student engagement and help simplify challenging concepts. By leveraging digital resources, students in Kalungu can receive the same level of education as their counterparts in more urbanized regions.

2. Teacher Training and Support Programs

KAWA Uganda has established teacher training programs to improve the quality of instruction in Kalungu. These programs provide teachers with skills to integrate digital tools into their classrooms, use new teaching techniques, and create interactive lessons that resonate with their students. With well-trained teachers, students in Kalungu can benefit from enhanced teaching methods that foster a love for learning.

3. Provision of Offline Access Tools

Recognizing that internet access is limited in some rural areas of Kalungu, KAWA Uganda provides offline access solutions, including routers with preloaded educational content. These tools ensure that schools can access valuable digital materials regardless of their internet connectivity, helping schools in even the most remote areas remain connected to a world of learning.

4. Resources for Early Childhood and Primary Education

KAWA Uganda has also created educational materials for Early Childhood and Primary levels, designed specifically for young learners. These resources focus on basic literacy and numeracy, using child-friendly formats to make learning accessible and enjoyable for young students. Early access to quality education sets a strong foundation for future learning, which can have a lasting impact on the community.

5. Community Involvement and Feedback

KAWA Uganda places a strong emphasis on working closely with communities in Kalungu, including conducting feedback sessions and evaluations. By listening to the needs of parents, teachers, and students, KAWA ensures its programs are relevant and impactful, addressing the unique needs of Kalungu’s educational landscape.

Shaping the Future of Education in Kalungu District

Through KAWA Uganda’s initiatives, Kalungu District is on a path to becoming an educationally empowered community. The programs provided by KAWA bridge existing gaps, enabling students to access quality education and build skills that will serve them well in the future. As more schools adopt these resources, Kalungu District stands as a beacon of progress and innovation, demonstrating that every child, regardless of location, deserves access to quality education.

 Schools in Kalungu District

Kalungu District is found in the Buganda Sub-Region of Central Uganda. The district has 6 sub counties, 35 Parishes and 281 villages. The District has over 218 schools currently with 46 Nursery Schools, 134 Primary Schools, 33 Secondary Schools, 1 Tertiary Schools and 2 Teachers College Schools.


Nursery Schools

Answaar Junior School

Bishop Keefa Kamya Nursery School

Bright Nursery School

Dika Junior Nursery School

Faith Nursery School

Grace Junior Academy Nursery School

Gracious Nursery School

Hope Hill Literacy Center

Jacob Foundation Nursery School

Jk Preparatory Nursery School – Birongo

Joint Nursery School

Kalama Junior Nursery School

Kalungu Education Centre

Kalungu Junior School

Kamutuuza Tower Nursery School

Kamuwunga Nursery School

Kapere Memorialnursery School

Kikukumbi Islamic Nursery School

Kitulikiza Nursery School

Kyamulibwa Islamic Nursery School

Kyamundu Islamic Centre Nursery School

Lugeye Early Childhood Development Centre

Margaret Junior Nursery School

Mother Care Infant School`

Mother Harriet Nursery School

Mother Janet Nursery School

Mustardseed Nursery School

Namiryango Muslim Nursery School

New Kalungu West Nursery School

Rain Bow Christian Standard Academy

Shabarkar Classic Nursery School

St David Kyengeza Nursery School

St Grace Good Foundation Nursery School

St Kizito Kyamulibwa Nursery School

St Richard The King Nursery School

St. Noah Kapere Kindergarten Nursery School

St. Paul Miwula Nursery School

St. Peter’s Kindergaten R.c Nursery School Lukaya

St. Regina-lusango Nursery School

St. Theresa Nursery School

Step-up Junior School

Teo Nursery School

Valeria Kindergaten Nursery School

Victorious Infants Nursery School

Wagwa Memorial Nursery School

Yesu Akwagala Nursery School


Primary Schools


Baby’s Home Primary School

Bajja Primary School

Bakijjulula Primary School

Birongo Primary School

Bishop Keefa Kamya Primary School

Brain Trust Academy

Bright Primary School

Bugonzi C.o.u Primary School

Bugonzi Parents Primary School

Bugonzi Primary School

Building Tomorrow Mabaale Primary School

Bukulula Mixed Primary School

Bulawula Primary School

Bulungibwabazadde Primary School

Bulwadda Primary School

Busoga Primary School

Buyiikuuzi Primary School

Bwesa Cope Centre Primary School

Bwesa Primary School

Christ The King Ssala Primary School

Emmanuel Christian School

Faith Islamic Primary School

Faith Primary School

God Cares Christain Primary School

God’s Mighty Hand Primary School

Jk Preparatory Primary School

Kabaale Primary School Lukaya

Kabaale Tauhid Muslem Primary School

Kabale Rc Primary School

Kabukunge Demonstration School

Kabungo Primary School

Kalangala Primary School

Kalokero Islamic Primary School

Kalongo Primary School

Kalungi C.o.u Primary School

Kalungu Boys Primary School

Kalungu Education Centre

Kalungu Junior School

Kalungu Mixed Primary School

Kamutuuza Tower Primary School

Kamuwunga Primary School

Kapere Memorial Primary School

Kapere Parents Primary School

Kasaka C.o.u Primary School

Kasuula Moslem Primary School

Kaswabuli Primary School

Kayunga Parents Primary School

Kibisi Primary School

Kigasa Baptist Primary School

Kikukumbi Islamic Primary School

Kinoni Mosem Primary School

Kiragga Moslem Primary School

Kirowoza Primary School

Kisaana Primary School

Kisitula Primary School

Kitabyama Primary School

Kitamba Primary School

Kitembo Primary School

Kiti Cope Centre

Kiti Kasasa Primary School

Kiti Moslem Primary School

Kitosi Mixed Primary School

Kitosi Theological Primary School

Kitulikizi Primary School

Kiwaawo Moslem Primary School

Kiwoomya Primary School

Kyabakuuma Primary School

Kyagambiddwa Moslem Sch

Kyakibuta Quran Primary School

Kyambala Moslem Primary School

Kyambala R.c Primary School

Kyamulibwa Baptist Primary School

Kyamulibwa Mixed Primary School

Kyamulibwa Parents School

Kyamundu Islamic Centre

Kyato Catholic Primary School

Kyato Moslem Primary School

Lugasa Qu Primary School

Lugeye Moslem Primary School

Lukaya Educational  centre

Lukaya Muslim Primary School

Lule Memorial Primary School

Lumala Junior School

Lutengo Primary School

Lwannume C/u Primary School

Lwanume Primary School

Mirembe R.c Primary School

Mother Janet Primary School

Mukiibi Memorial B.t.o Ddanda Church Of Uganda Primary School

Mukoko Primary School

Mustard Seed Academy

Nalunya Primary School

Namagoma Primary School

Namukasa Junior School

Namuliro

Namwanzi Primary School

New Kalungu West Primary School

New Standard Foundation Primary School

Nkuza Junior School

Nnunda Primary School

Pacific Golden Primary School

Parents Hope Learning Centre

Sacred Heart Primary School

Ssala Good Hope Primary School

St David Kyengeza Primary School

St. Agnes Mateete Primary School

St. Anna Nabutongwa Primary School

St. Benedict- Kiwaawo Primary School

St. Cecilia Villa Primary School

St. Charles Butawata  primary School

St. Charles Kasaali Primary School

St. Francis Bbaala Primary School

St. Francis Villa Maria Primary School

St. Gertrude Kyamulibwa Girls Primary School

St. Immaculate Villa Maria Primary School

St. John Towa Primary School

St. Joseph Kigaju Primary School

St. Jude Primary School Kisawo

St. Jude Primary School Lukaya

St. Kizito Kyamulibwa Primary School

St. Kizito Nnaalinya Primary School Muggale

St. Kizito Primary School Lwengo

St. Mark Primary School Buwanda

St. Noa Lugazi Primary School

St. Paul Bright Academy

St. Paul Kassunga

St. Paul Kyamusoke Primary School

St. Paul Primary School

St. Regina Primary School

St. Theresa Primary School Bwanda

Tal Destiny Primary School

Vision Park Junior School

Wagwa Memorial Primary School

Yesu Akwagala Primary School


Secondary Schools

  1. Bexhill High School
  2. Bright High School
  3. Bukalasa Seminary
  4. Comprehensive High School-bajja
  5. Crested High School
  6. Emmanuel Christian School
  7. Equator Academy Secondary School
  8. Green Hill Secondary School
  9. Holy Family Kyamulibwa
  10. Isaac Newton High School
  11. Kabukunge Moslem.secondary School
  12. Kabungo Secondary School
  13. King David High School
  14. Kisaana Muslim Secondary Sch
  15. Kitamba High School
  16. Kyato Secondary Schools
  17. Lukaya Muslim Secondary School
  18. Lutengo Secondary School
  19. Mapeera Secondary School
  20. Mustard Seed Secondary Secondary School
  21. Mwanga II Memorial Secondary School
  22. St. Balikuddembe Secondary School Lwabenge
  23. St. Benedict Mukoko Secondary School
  24. St. Charles Kalungu G.t.c.
  25. St. Charles Lwanga Secondary Schools. Kasasa
  26. St. Joseph Secondary Schools. Villamaria
  27. St. Jude Secondary School Lukerere
  28. St. Marys Secondary School Kigo
  29. St. Theresa Secondary School
  30. Star Major High School
  31. Victoria College Secondary School
  32. Wagwa High School
  33. Yesu Akwagala H/s





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