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Kisubi Associated Writers Agency (KAWA) is an educational forum founded by teachers and authors of books for schools. KAWA focuses on printing and publishing educational materials, promotion of reading culture, setting standard Examinations, IT training, creation of databases and websites for schools, career guidance services, free library support, free online schools directory as well as other outreach services.

The agency started by few teachers of St. Mary’s College Kisubi. It has expanded to include most teachers from other prominent schools like Trinity College Nabbingo, Uganda Matyrs Namugongo, St. Mary’s Kitende, Mengo SS, Jinja SSS, Lango College, Comboni College, Rock High School, and St. Leos Kyegobe among others. The management is made up of highly qualified and dedicated teachers.

The founders, through their research, discovered that lack of text books in most schools in Uganda has contributed to poor performance. There is uneven distribution of books as they are concentrated in urban areas. Some books are either out dated, too expensive or inappropriate to the educational levels. Since mobile phones are more accessible and government has provided more computers to rural schools, our intervention is enable teachers create digital content and share with the communities using the accessible ICT facilities.

The World Bank (2005) study lists problems of Uganda libraries as follows:

1. Lack of adequate library rooms, which are usually, converted into classrooms with insufficient space, shelving, furniture and equipment, or security. 
2. Lack of finance to undertake regular library maintenance.  Where stock exists it is generally old and often irrelevant to current curricula and teacher/student interests. 
3. Heavy stock wear and tear, loss and damage caused by poor management, lack of security, pest and fungal damage, theft and so forth. 
4. Lack of understanding by both teachers and students of the role and function of a school library, and there is a growing inability to use libraries properly even when they are well-established. 
5. Some books are simply donated by organizations. Some donations received are not in line with interests of particular institutions, they are merely dumping grounds. The absence of clearly articulated school library policies in a majority of countries, and Poor library management systems (World Bank, 2008:71-72).

 KAWA was registered as a CBO in 2006 with the main aim of publishing and supplying, at an affordable cost, educational books and other scholastic materials suitable for the Ugandan demand and environment. This was after realising the gap between the books published by multinational publishers for the African child and the actual needs of the local demands. In addition, KAWA markets books via direct marketing and through established Student distribution channels. The direct marketing of KAWA books is implemented through its text books readership base. In addition the Agency seeks to link Schools online.

KAWA’s recent books were launched by the Hon. Minister Namirembe Bitamazire, Minister for Education and Sports (MoES) 

Head Office:

Uganda Manufacturers Association Showgrounds, Lugogo Kampala

Plot No. 113 Samona House,

P.O. Box 6966, Kampala,

Phone: +256-414-386589,

Mobile: +256 - 772580086, 0713878721

Website: www.kawa.moes.ug

Email:            kawaagency@gmail.com 

Vision and Mission Statement 

To make the greatest impact possible to the life chances of learners by working with educators across the country to ensure they are trained, empowered and supported to be the very best.

Our Mission                                                                                                                        

To contribute to the development and sustenance of the well being of the people of Uganda through the provision of: flexible and innovative programmes of teaching and learning; distance and part time programmes to support career upgrades and re-skilling; information dissemination and Consultancy services; state-of-the-art ICT support services; continuous professional development; academic programmes that inculcate the entrepreneurial culture and lastly; the opportunities for acquiring higher education by all persons without discrimination.

Our team 

Mr. Wamanga Moses is a successful author, Senior teacher and Head of Computer Studies Department at Jinja Senior Secondary School. He served as Head of political Education Department at St. Mary’s College Kisubi with excellent results, having spent 3 years of intensive teaching at Nabumali High School. As a Master teacher and member of the International Education Resource Network (USA), he has a wealth of practical experience and a solid understanding of Business Management and use of ICT for Education. He has designed and conducted various workshops on how ICT can be effectively applied to yield a positive impact on the society. He is currently a personal Empowerment Advocate, Trainer in Adobe Programs and Chairman of KAWA.

Mr. Matsanga Peter is an author, teacher and Head of geography Department at St Mary’s College Kisubi. He is also an International text book evaluation consultant and a member of the National Curriculum Development Centre Geography Panel that develops the curriculum and the teaching syllabus for the same subject. He has both theoretical and practical experience in different aspects of Geography at all educational levels that has enabled him to conduct workshops for both students and teachers throughout the country. He is currently the Director of Editorial Department at KAWA.

Mr. Odong Apalokwang is an experienced teacher with rare qualities in teaching since 1999 and has taught in many schools in the country. He scored the honour of being the best Uganda’s A’ level teacher 2009 (see Sunday Vision March 01, 2009.) He is currently enjoying teaching service at Trinity College Nabbingo “the industry of all round education” where serves as Head of History Department. He is a successful author of various History and CRE books such as Comprehensive Analysis of Modern History of Europe (2010), A manifestation of African Nationalism, Amalgamated History of East and South African History, Amalgamated History of East and West African History. Apart from being Secretary General and Head of marketing department at KAWA, he also pursing a Masters Degree in Ethics at Makerere University.

Mr. Kenneth Katonda is an Author, senior teacher and Head of History Department at St. Mary’s College Kisubi. He also scored the Honour of being the best Uganda’s History teacher 2009 (see Sunday Vision March 01, 2009.) He is an intelligent; naturally motivated multi talented educationist speacializing in quality teaching of both history and Geography and has also served on National Panels of Text book Evaluation and Curriculum Development. Apart from serving as a Senior Editor at KAWA, he also pursuing a Masters Degree in Education Administration at Makerere University.

Ann Matsanga (Mrs.) is a specialist in Career Guidance and Counseling. Serving students at all levels to discover their potential and to make right choices in the subjects taken to make fruitful gain in their education. She holds a Diploma in Hotel Management, a diploma in Guidance and Counseling and she is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Guidance and counseling at Nkumba University.

Ms. Fridah Nabahwana, is a successful author, Senior CRE teacher and Warden of Girls Hostel at Jinja Secondary School. She is a member of the Guidance and Counseling team targeting the girl child to remain in school and complete a cycle of education. Her services have helped in reducing the dropout rate in rural secondary schools. Apart from serving at KAWA as an editor and member of production team, she is pursuing a Masters Degree in Education Administration at Kampala International University.

Dr. Sylvester Rwaka Adyeri is Senior Lecturer and Dean, school of Education, Mountains of the Moon University. He is the director of Continuous Professional Development and Outreach ICT in Education Consultant who has accumulated practical experience in applying ICT for Education.

Mr. Wananda Job is an accountant and business developer who serves as the Head of Finance and Administration department at KAWA. He worked with Uganda Bureau of Statistics and Uganda Revenue Authority as a Systems Development Officer where he accumulated practical experience in applying ICT Development skills in various computer applications for individual and corporate affairs. He has keen interest in IT Dynamics including Strategic Management, Systems Auditing, Engineering, Security and Database Management and Website designing. He has also designed and administered a tele-centre that avails KAWA online books accessible to the communities with internet facilities.

Mr. Kharende Isaac is a teacher by training and Pastor of the SDA Church. He was a formerly a Headmaster of Kakoro SDA Secondary School, Chaplain Kireka SDA, Mubende Light and Light College Bulenga. He holds a Bachelor of theology and a post graduate diploma in education from Makerere University. He has over 12 years experience as Marketing Officer with Home and Education Centre. He is currently serving as an Assistant Director of marketing and Sales Department at KAWA responsible for direct sales to parents, students and schools.