education 5 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Shs3 Billion Modern School Opens in Busia After Two-Year Closure
A newly constructed Shs3 billion Alupe Primary School in Busia District has been commissioned, featuring modern facilities aimed at enhancing the learning environment. The school had been closed for two years due to disruptions caused by mining activities. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shs3b-school-commissioned-in-busia-two-years-after-closure-5620324
Two years after its closure, Alupe Primary School in Busia District has reopened its doors, boasting a brand new Shs3 billion facility. The modern educational complex was funded and built by Wagagai Mining Company, acknowledging the impact its operations had on the original school’s closure.
The new school features seven classrooms, staff quarters, a library, a main hall, and essential sanitation facilities, along with desks and a church. This investment significantly improves upon the previous government and Church of Uganda-founded institution, which suffered from poor sanitation and limited resources.
Mr. Adam Wang, deputy general manager of Wagagai Mining Company, stated the company’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure in the communities where it operates. “As a company, we are committed to improving the learning environment for children in the communities where we operate,” he said.
Administrative Manager Michael Zhong added that the company’s policy is to support local communities, citing previous contributions such as providing clean water and constructing roads and bridges.
The relocation of the school to a site southwest of Alupe Village is expected to increase enrolment, particularly from nearby Sofia and Mawero East B areas. LC5 Chairman John Charles Namayindi expressed optimism that the enhanced facilities will boost learning outcomes and improve the retention of girls in school.
During the commissioning ceremony on Sunday, Bishop Samuel Egesa Bogere of Bukedi Diocese urged parents to complement the school’s infrastructure by providing basic necessities for their children, such as food, emphasizing parental responsibility in a child’s education.
Students expressed enthusiasm for the new facilities. “My new school has modern classrooms, clean latrines, staff quarters and piped water, facilities that were lacking at the old school,” shared learner Abigeal Jamimah.
Village Chairperson Philip Ekisa encouraged parents to ensure their children enrol at the new school when it officially reopens next year, highlighting the opportunity to leverage the advanced resources available.