Leaders in Kabale District are turning attention to improving the overall learning environment in schools following the official handover of a newly constructed multi-purpose hall at Ndorwa Secondary School.
The Shs 285 million facility, constructed by Treijing Engineering Company, is expected to transform not only academic activities but also student engagement beyond the classroom. The hall provides a modern space for assemblies, examinations, meetings, and co-curricular programs, areas that have long been constrained by limited infrastructure.
District Engineer Eng. Januario Bagamuhunda revealed that the project involved comprehensive works, including site preparation, land leveling, and full construction of the hall. The facility is fully equipped with 120 chairs, 60 tables, a public address system, and a projector, alongside safety-compliant external works.
However, the handover ceremony also sparked broader conversations about how schools and local governments can work better together to deliver impactful projects.
District Education Officer Moses Tumwijukye Bwengye emphasized the importance of collaboration, noting that earlier delays, caused by slow signing of a memorandum of understanding, nearly derailed the project.
He urged school administrators to actively engage with district authorities to ensure smoother implementation of future developments.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner Michael Kyakashari Muramira highlighted the need for due diligence, particularly in verifying land ownership before government investments are made.
He stressed that safeguarding public resources must remain a top priority.
Chief Administrative Officer Robert Mugabe used the occasion to challenge the school community to match infrastructure growth with improved academic performance, calling for collective responsibility among teachers, students, and stakeholders.
District LCV Chairperson Nelson Nshangabasheija applauded the quality of the completed structure, describing it as a valuable addition to the district’s education infrastructure despite earlier delays.
For the school administration, the new hall marks a significant milestone. Head Teacher Hassan Ssemugenyi said the facility will ease congestion and provide a conducive environment for both learning and extracurricular activities.
Even so, he pointed out that critical gaps remain. The school still lacks a science laboratory, a key requirement for the competence-based curriculum, and continues to grapple with flooding during rainy seasons, challenges that threaten to undermine learning progress.
