education 5 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Bishop Zziwa Unveils 10-Year Self-Reliance Plan for St Charles Lwanga SS
St Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School in Mubende District is embarking on a decade-long initiative to achieve financial independence through the expansion of income-generating projects, as spearheaded by Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bishop-zziwa-pushes-10-year-self-reliance-plan-for-st-charles-lwanga-ss-5620380
St Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School, located in Mubende District, has set an ambitious goal to become financially self-sufficient within the next ten years. This strategic plan, championed by Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa of the Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, focuses on bolstering existing income-generating projects and leveraging new infrastructure.
During the school’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, Bishop Zziwa articulated his vision for the institution to stand on its own feet by the time it marks its 50th anniversary. He highlighted the importance of vocational programs and the strategic use of the school’s facilities to reduce reliance on external funding.
A key component of this plan is the completion of a new three-storey building. This structure will house administration offices, a dining hall, and a main hall, all of which will be available for hire during school holidays for meetings and events. Bishop Zziwa encouraged Catholic leaders, alumni, and other stakeholders to utilize these facilities, thereby generating revenue for the school.
The diocese is actively promoting practical skills across its Catholic schools, including St Charles Lwanga. The school benefits from a dairy project that provides cows and trains students in modern farming techniques and financial management. This initiative has already shown tangible results, with students contributing meat from their dairy project for school events.
This shift towards practical skills and self-sufficiency aligns with the government’s broader agenda of competency-based education. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba, representing the acting Education Minister, urged the school to remain true to its founding mission of educating well-rounded individuals with strong religious foundations.
Headteacher Grace Lwanga, who has dedicated 30 years to the school, expressed gratitude for the diocese’s unwavering support. She also emphasized the school’s commitment to nurturing students’ talents beyond academics through various extracurricular activities like sports, debates, and the arts, which have earned regional and national recognition.