KASUBI SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT TO BEGIN AS KCCA AND ROOFINGS JOIN HANDS

After years of operating in facilities that fall below required standards, Kasubi Family Primary School is set for a major redevelopment through a partnership between Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Roofings Group.

The long-anticipated agreement to redevelop the school, which has been in the pipeline for some time, is now coming to fruition. The final formalities were discussed on Wednesday during a meeting at Roofings’ headquarters in Namanve, where both parties confirmed that construction will commence in March following the signing of the contract.

The redevelopment project will transform the school into what officials described as a model government institution, designed to inspire similar private sector support for public education.

Dr. Sikander Lalani, founder, chairman of Roofings Group, said the company’s support is intended to go beyond constructing buildings.

“We want to make it a model school so that other companies can see the importance of investing in the education of our children,” Lalani said. “This will not just be walls. We want to work together to ensure the school succeeds.”

The project will include a nursery and primary section, at least 14 classrooms, a sickbay, a library, a volleyball court, a kitchen, staff quarters and a bakery to support skills development. 

The upgraded school is expected to accommodate up to 1,500 pupils, up from the current enrollment of 815 learners.

KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said the authority oversees 79 government schools, at least 10 of which are in urgent need of intervention, including Kasubi.

“We deeply appreciate this commitment to support the construction of a modern, model government school which is a significant investment in the future of our children and in the advancement of public education in Kampala.” Buzeki said

She added that the partnership should encourage other private companies to contribute to community development and public education.

Charles Magnot, KCCA’s director of education and social services, said the existing facilities are inadequate for the number of learners enrolled.

“We are excited because this is going to be a model,” Magnot said.

Oliver Lalani the Executive Director of Roofings Group highlighted the company’s role in Uganda’s industrial sector, describing it as one of the most modern steel manufacturers in East Africa, producing roofing sheets, steel bars and other construction materials using Japanese technology. 

Lalani also expressed openness to hosting school tours and offering placement opportunities as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.

Officials said the redevelopment reflects broader efforts to improve infrastructure and education standards in Kampala through public-private partnerships.

By Geofrey Mutegeki Araali 

Communication and Media Relations Officer