Bushenyi, Uganda – The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) has successfully started conducting a monitoring exercise for the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program in the Bushenyi Sub Region.
The monitoring team, led by the Bushenyi Sub Region Coordinator Kansiime Peace Tibigwisa, visited various schools in the sub region to assess the implementation of the UPE program.
Kansiime Peace who was flanked by other ONC Coordinators as they visited Various schools in Kizinda and Nyabubaare today Tuesday 11th February 1025 said the exercise aimed to evaluate the progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in the education sector.

During the monitoring exercise, the team interacted with school administrators, teachers, and students to gather first-hand information on the programs’ impact.
The team also assessed the availability of educational resources, infrastructure, and the overall learning environment.
Madam Kansiime Peace reveals that ONC’s monitoring exercise is part of its efforts to ensure that the UPE and USE programs are effectively implemented and that the intended benefits reach the targeted communities.
The findings from the monitoring exercise will inform policy decisions and interventions aimed at improving the quality of education in the Bushenyi Sub Region.
Yesterday Monday 10th February 2025, the team visited Kilembe, Igambiro and Rutaka Primary Schools in Mitooma district while today Tuesday 11th February 2025, the team visited Kyanyakatura, Kakoma, Kizinda and Rwakashoma Primary Schools in Nyabubaare Sub County and Kizinda Town Council in Bushenyi district.
Other members on the ONC Team are Mwesigye Kenneth ONC Coordinator Buhweju District, Muhumuza Micheal (Sheema District), Abemigisha Bob Elite (Mitooma District) and Nyongeirwe Winnifred (Rubirizi District).
Abemigisha Bob Elite (Coordinator Mitooma District) also talked to our reporter and Kilembe Primary, and thanked President Museveni for initiating UPE and USE Programs thus challenging all parents and guardians to use the the program productively and make sure they take their children to school since the government Of Uganda aims at supporting education of every Ugandan at every level.
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) is an organization established in accordance with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party constitution. Its primary purpose is to support the National Chairman in implementing the party’s principles and policies.
The National Chairman of the NRM party is President Yoweri Kaguta Museu, who also serves as the Chairperson of the National Conference and the National Executive Council.
The ONC is currently led by Hajjati Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, who also holds the position of Senior Presidential Advisor.
Under SPA Namyalo’s leadership, the ONC aims to promote the NRM’s fundamental objectives, including safeguarding security, maintaining political stability, promoting economic prosperity, and securing a bright future.
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