The Newly Introduced Secondary Education Curriculum has raised many Questions among Education Experts within Kigezi Region.

Education Experts in Kigezi region have raised their concerns over the recently newly introduced curriculum by the Ministry of Education and Sports.

The Concerns were raised today during discussion known as the Kigezi consultative meeting organized by the Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC), held at Kabale Secondary School in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District.

Derrick Kugumisiriza from Kick Corruption out of Uganda argued that the government did not plan for the implementation of the new curriculum beyond O-Level, suggesting that it was introduced hastily and a need for a thorough consideration of A-Level too.
According to the Chief Administrative Officer of Rukiga District Sharifa Nakintu, added that teachers were not trained for the new curriculum and are therefore teaching content they do not fully understand. Elly Mucunguzi, the Principal Accountant Secretary for Rubanda, stated that the curriculum should be reassessed to include vocational skills to help learners acquire practical skills. He noted that students who finish O-Level without sufficient funds for further education often lack alternative pathways and skills, which can lead to challenges in the community.

Speaking to the audience as a representative of Uganda National Association of Teachers Union, UNATU, Moses Tumuhimbise, who doubles as the UNATU Chairperson for Rukiga District, criticized politicians for designing policies without adequate understanding. He argued that education policies should be formulated by relevant technical experts rather than politicians.

Martin Turyagyenda, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Rubanda District, urged the Education Policy Review Commission to ensure that teachers are adequately remunerated and that schools are properly equipped to provide a better learning environment

Can. Dr. Kedress Turyagyenda, a commissioner on the Education Policy Review Commission, stated that the issues raised will be included in their report and addressed to ensure that Uganda’s education system remains competitive globally.