Mandate of the Department

The department mandate is derived from the provision of national constitution objectives, education act 2008, local Government act and the national Education strategic investment plan (ESIP).

 Mission

To ‘provide, support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote delivery of quality education to all persons, in Kanungu for national integration, individual and national development’.

Vision

“Quality Education and Sports for All”.

Key sections in the Department

• Administartion
•   Inspectorate   
• Special needs. 
•  Counselling and guidance
•   Games and Sports

Department staff

Mr.  Sunday Charles                           District Education Officer

Mr.  Shaban Adam                              Principal Education Officer

Ms. Nyirazirikana Charlotte                Senior Education Officer

 Mr. Arineitwe Robert                         District Sports Officer

Mr. Tumwesigye Edison                     Inspector of schools

Mr. Niwagaba Isaiah                           Inspector of Schools

Ms. Niwagaba Annet                          Inspector of Schools

 Mr. Pentecost David                           Inspector of Schools

 Ms. Night Shallon                               Inspector of Schools

Ms. Ahumuza Brenda                         Inspector of Schools

Mr. Mr. Tuyishime Erasmus                      Education Officer/Guidance and Counselling

Ms. Arineitwe Justine                         Education Officer/Special Needs

Mr.  Byaruhanga Reuben                    Senior Accounts Assistant.

Ms. Ampurira Loyce                           Pool Stenographer Secretary

Mr. Tumwijukye Onesmus                  Office Attendant

Mr. Muhwezi James                            Driver.   

Responsibilities of the department

-The department is charded with the responsibility of overseeing and implementation of departmental programs and ensuring improved service delivery and better performance in a holistic manner.

-It also monitors and evaluates the performance of the education system and school operations to keep required standards within the district. The areas of focus include teachers, pupils, school facilities and parents.

-The Department also seeks to strengthen the institutional frame work for the management of schools and assurance of accountability of public resources in education programmes.

The District Council equally joins the Government to promote education for all its citizens in partnership with parents and other members of the community. As such, the Government’s Education policy is to promote quality basic education by improving access by girls and boys, equity and retention in all Primary schools and other levels of learning

Situation analysis for education in Kanungu District

Situation Analysis for Primary Schools in Kanungu District Situation

•  No of Primary schools Government= 135,
• Private = 85
• Enrolment(Primary) Stance : Pupil ratio 1:46
• Teacher : Pupil ratio 1:56
• Classroom : Pupil ratio 1:74
• Gross enrolment 53221
• Net enrolment 53221
• Dropout rate Completion rate 48%
• Staff accommodation rate 10%
• Numeracy rate 72.2%
• Literacy rate 72.2%
• Furniture ratio 1:5

Situation Analysis for Secondary Schools in Kanungu District

• No of secondary schools Government= 20,
• Private = 26,
• No of teachers=317
• Enrolment(secondary) Government= Boys 2261. Girls 4465
• Stance : Pupil ratio 1: 24
• Teacher : Pupil ratio 1:28
• Classroom : Pupil ratio 1:55
• Gross enrolment 9059 Net enrolment 9059

PLE results from 2005-2022