KCCA BOOSTS SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE IN LINE WITH SMART CITY AGENDA

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has committed to enhance educational infrastructure in Kampala city in this financial year 2024/2025 with over 20 classrooms to be constructed as part of the Smart City agenda.

During a recent press conference held at City Hall, Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka detailed the authority’s commitment to improving the education sector, focusing on the three pillars of the smart city agenda; Technological development, infrastructural development, and people’s well-being.

There are 79 KCCA government aided primary schools and the 22 government Aided secondary schools in the city all offering universal education as per government policy of free education.

In the last financial year 2023/24, KCCA has made substantial progress in upgrading educational facilities across the city. Over 30 schools have benefited from renovations and new constructions.

Additionally, KCCA has acquired 1.685 acres of land for Kasubi Family Primary School, demonstrating its commitment to expanding educational infrastructure.

"Our goal is to create a better city through strategic investments in education, technology, and infrastructure," Kisaka said.

In a move to enhance the learning environment, KCCA has supplied 150 desks to 10 schools, ensuring students have better seating arrangements.  The removal of asbestos, remodeling and expansion of classroom and laboratory block was completed at Kololo SS.

These efforts align with KCCA's broader goal of improving the quality of education and promoting a conducive learning atmosphere.

For the upcoming financial year 2024/2025, Kisaka outlined plans to complete several new classroom blocks. Nakivubo Primary School will see the construction of a nine-classroom block, Mpererwe Primary School will receive a six-classroom block, and Kasubi Family Primary School will benefit from both a nine-classroom block and fencing to secure the school premises.

In addition to primary school upgrades, KCCA is set to construct a seed secondary school in Kawempe division. Kyambogo College School will undergo significant renovations, including the removal of asbestos iron sheets to ensure a safer learning environment.

The Smart City Agenda is a comprehensive plan to modernize Kampala and improve the quality of life for its residents.