Bushenyi,Uganda – St Kagwa Day and Boarding Primary School has launched a fundraising drive for a Shs2.2 billion platinum administration and classroom block.
The Catholic-founded school, started in 1945 and located in Central Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District, currently has an enrolment of at least 1,250 pupils.
The fundraising ceremony is set for October 25, 2026. The Chief Guest is expected to be Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, while the Main Celebrant will be the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha.
By the time of the launch on Thursday, September 10, 2026, construction of the block was already underway, with Shs796,240,082 still needed for its completion.
The launch, held in the school conference hall, was presided over by Bushenyi District Deputy RDC William Donanto Kasigazi. He was flanked by Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality Mayor Richard Byaruhanga, Buhweju Deputy RDC Goodman Tumwebaze, Central Division Chairman Nathan Kijanaman Omutuze, among other leaders. St Kagwa Parish Priest Fr. Evarist Mutambi blessed the function. At least Shs13.6 million was collected in cash and pledges on the launch day.
Speaking to journalists after the event, Head Teacher Celestine Twinomugisha thanked stakeholders including the district leadership, the Church, school management and parents for supporting the school’s development. He thanked President Museveni for supporting education through socio-economic transformation and called on all well-wishers to support the cause, saying education is the key to success.
St Kagwa is known as one of the best-performing schools in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda and the country at large, and is recognized for producing disciplined learners with excellent grades.
