By Brian Atuhura

Masindi District leaders have commissioned development projects worth shs 679.4 million implemented during the 2025/2026 financial year,in a move aimed at improving access to education,health care and administrative services across the district.

The projects include construction and renovation of school facilities,health infrastructure and local government offices,with leaders calling on beneficiary institutions and communities to protect the investments and ensure that they serve their intended purpose.

The commissioned works include a five-stance lined latrine at Karongo Primary school valued at shs 28.4 million,renovation of the Out-Patient Ward at Kisalizi Health Centre II at shs 28.1 million,and renovation of the In-Patient Ward at Bwijanga Health Centre IV at shs 99.9 million.

Other education and sanitation projects are a five-stance lined latrine for boys at Mihembero primary school worth shs 29.7 million,a five-stance lined latrine for girls at Kihoole primary school worth shs 29.7 million,a five-stance lined latrine for girls at Kibamba primary school worth shs 28.8 million,a five-stance lined latrine for boys at Nyakarongo primary school worth shs 29.9 million,and a two-stance lined latrine for boys at Kijunjubwa primary school worth shs 20.7 million.

The district also commissioned a three-stance lined latrine at Ikoba Health Centre II valued at shs 29.7 million,renovation of the Masindi Centre for the Handicapped at shs 126.5 million,construction of a two-classroom block at Waiga primary school at shs 105.7 million,and renovation of a three-classroom block at Kibali primary school at shs 74.5 million.

Administrative infrastructure included a two-stance lined latrine at Labongo Sub-County headquarters valued at shs 16.9 million and completion of the second phase of construction of the Sub-County headquarters at shs 30.2 million.

Speaking to beneficiary communities at Waiga primary school,Masindi Deputy Resident District Commissioner Dhaala Sanon commended the contractor for delivering quality work on the newly commissioned classroom block.He urged school authorities to maintain the facility in good condition so that it continues to benefit learners for years to come.

Sanon also asked district leaders to consider providing the school with a reliable water source,such as a borehole,noting that the institution has no nearby source of water despite its large enrolment.
He said access to water would support the school's daily operations and improve the learning environment.

Waiga primary school has a total enrolment of 1,283 pupils,comprising 656 boys and 627 girls.

The Deputy RDC further appealed to parents and caregivers to support their children's education by contributing to dues agreed upon by Parents and Teachers Associations in government aided schools.

Masindi District Chairperson Patrick Wobusobozi commended government for allocating funds to school infrastructure,saying the investments would promote and enhance children's learning by improving the facilities available to them.

The District Secretary for Finance,Simon Byaruhanga,called on district leadership to provide additional facilities at Waiga primary school,observing that the school's high enrolment is not matched by the available infrastructure.He said expanding facilities would help accommodate the growing number of learners and improve the delivery of education.

District leaders urged beneficiary institutions to take responsibility for the commissioned projects though proper use,routine maintenance and cooperation with local authorities,so that the public investments translate into lasting improvements in service delivery.