education 20 June 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Kabale Secondary School Sees Remarkable Revival Amidst Growing Pains
Kabale Secondary School has experienced a significant turnaround in student enrollment and academic performance after years of decline, becoming a success story in the Kigezi region. The school's resurgence is attributed to strong leadership, improved discipline, and renewed parental confidence. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kabale-school-back-to-life-after-years-of-low-enrolment-poor-results-5502990
Once facing a struggle with low student numbers and poor academic results, Kabale Secondary School is now a beacon of educational success in the Kigezi region. Since 2022, under the leadership of head teacher Byaruhanga Amon Mwesigye, the school has seen its student population surge from approximately 500 to 1,590 learners.
This impressive growth is largely credited to a renewed focus on student discipline and adherence to the national curriculum. “We focused on discipline, ensuring learners remain in school, and strictly following the national curriculum. As academic performance improved, parents regained confidence and enrollment continued to rise,” Mwesigye explained. The improvements extend beyond academics, with the school recently crowned Kabale District’s overall sports champion and undertaking significant infrastructure upgrades.
New facilities include a perimeter wall, renovated classrooms, a second computer laboratory, and expanded library spaces. These enhancements were funded by government capitation grants and an additional Shs100 million from the government. However, the rapid increase in enrollment presents new hurdles, including classroom shortages and insufficient facilities. A critical concern is staffing, as the school currently funds roughly half of its 61 teachers from its own limited resources, as only about 35 are government-paid.
Kabale Municipality Principal Education Officer Grace Munyambabazi acknowledged the government’s efforts to revitalize traditional schools like Kabale Secondary School, Kigezi College Butobere, and Kigezi High School. While expressing optimism about future improvements with continued support, Mwesigye stressed the need for more government-funded teachers and expanded classroom space to sustain the quality of education.
The revival of Kabale Secondary School highlights the positive impact of effective leadership, disciplined learning environments, community trust, and consistent government investment in public education.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)