Refurbished classrooms at Bwera Primary School that are now providing a safe and conducive learning environment for pupils in the area
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I dfcu Bank has reinforced its commitment to improving access to quality education in Uganda, following the successful refurbishment of facilities at Bwera Primary School in Kabale District.
Located in the remote Bwera Village in Kahama Subcounty, Ndorwa West Constituency, the school has for decades grappled with severe infrastructure and accessibility challenges.
With no proper road access, efforts to improve learning conditions have often been hindered by high transportation costs and logistical barriers, forcing some contractors to abandon planned construction works altogether.
However, a new chapter began on April 1, 2026, when newly upgraded facilities were officially handed over to the school. The transformation was made possible through a partnership between dfcu Bank, the Mastercard Scholars Foundation, and Makerere University.
The project delivered a renovated four-classroom block, new furniture, improved sanitation facilities, and a water harvesting system—significantly enhancing the school’s learning environment.
The upgraded infrastructure now supports more than 270 pupils, offering them a safer and more conducive space to learn. Early signs of progress are already emerging, with teachers reporting increased pupil attendance and improved classroom conditions.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Helena Mayanja, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank, highlighted the importance of addressing physical barriers to education, particularly in underserved communities. She noted that the difficult journey to the school mirrors the daily struggles faced by learners, emphasizing that improving infrastructure is key to translating access to education into meaningful learning outcomes.
Kabale District Education Officer Tumwijukye Moses Bwengye welcomed the development, commending the partners for their role in transforming the school. He observed that previous attempts to upgrade Bwera Primary School had stalled due to the area’s inaccessibility, with contractors unable to take on the work.
Bwengye stressed that strategic partnerships such as this are critical in unlocking development in hard-to-reach areas and improving education outcomes across the country.
dfcu Bank contributed Shs20 million towards the project, underscoring its broader commitment to supporting education in Uganda. The initiative reflects the growing importance of collaborative efforts in addressing systemic challenges within the education sector, particularly in rural communities where infrastructure gaps continue to hinder learning.
As Bwera Primary School begins to experience the benefits of improved facilities, the project stands as a testament to how targeted investments and partnerships can transform education outcomes and create lasting impact in underserved regions.
