Kazo District Local Government has commissioned newly constructed classroom blocks in several primary schools across the district, built during the 2025/2026 financial year to improve learning conditions for pupils.

The commissioning exercise covered five schools across different sub-counties. These include Kitengyeto Primary School in Kazo Sub County constructed at a cost of 143 million shillings; Akengeya Primary School in Kyampangara Sub County, which cost 190 million shillings; Magondo Primary School in Burunga Sub County built at 103 million shillings; Rushasha Primary School in Kanoni Sub County, constructed at 143 million shillings; and Akati Primary School in Engari Sub County, also built at a cost of 143 million shillings.

The district leadership that presided over the commissioning was led by the Resident District Commissioner, Captain Yahaya Kakoza, LC5 Chairman Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, and Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Badru Mayanja Majwala alongside other district officials and stakeholders.

During the event, Captain Kakoza expressed appreciation to the government of Uganda and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for supporting peace and development initiatives that have enabled projects such as the construction of classroom blocks. He urged parents and community members to take responsibility for protecting the newly built facilities, emphasizing the importance of community ownership.

LC5 Chairman Rev. Samuel Mugisha Katugunda thanked residents for supporting government programs and encouraged continued cooperation with local leaders. He also stressed the need for inclusive education, urging school administrators not to expel pupils over school fees, noting that education should remain accessible to all children.

Chief Administrative Officer Hajji Badru Mayanja Majwala commended the contractors and engineers for delivering quality work on the projects. He called upon parents to continue supporting their children’s education and praised communities for their commitment to improving schools across the district. He also extended special appreciation to retired Bishop Steven Namanya for advocating development in the area.

Retired Bishop Steven Namanya as a stakeholder, thanked the district leadership and the government of Uganda for supporting education in the area. He urged residents living near the school to cooperate with leaders and embrace development initiatives, pledging to continue contributing to progress in the community.

Residents near these schools welcomed the new classroom blocks, describing them as a major boost to education in the area. Many noted that the improved infrastructure will enhance the learning environment and help accommodate the growing number of pupils.

“This is a game-changer for us. The new classrooms will greatly improve the learning experience and allow us to accommodate all pupils comfortably,” some residents said, while expressing gratitude to the government for supporting development in their communities.