dc.description.abstract | The Education Sector will continue to uphold its sector mandate which is “to provide for, support, guide,
coordinate, regulate and promote delivery of quality education to all persons in Uganda for national
integration, individual and national development”. The Sector has prioritized targets set focused on
outcomes areas which include increasing and improving equitable access to quality education at all levels
including higher education, equipping graduates with employable skills and promoting efficiency in
resources use and allocation.
Overall, the Education Sector Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) allocation stands at Ushs
2,454.61bn out of total national budget of Ushs 20,336.81bn which translates into a share of 12.07%
compared to 11.1% of FY 15/16. The allocation to the Sector represents an increment of Ushs 425.55bn in
FY 2016/17 from Ushs 2,029.07bn in FY2015/16. This is mainly on account of increment of the donor
budget which is projected to grow from Ushs 200.48bn in FY 2015/16 to Ushs 396.92bn in FY 2016/17
which was adjusted to cater for depreciation of the Ugandan Shilling against the United State dollar (USD)
and wage for the Sector which is projected to grow from Ushs 1,191.98bn in 2015/16 to Ushs 1,377.28bn in
FY 2016/17 to cater for salary enhancement for staff including staff in education institutions.
In this FY 2015/16, the Sector implemented the following as highlighted by vote function:
Pre-Primary and Primary Vote Function:
Under World Food Program (WFP) based in Karamoja, 210 tree seedlings were distributed, as well as 1855
Kgs of Cow Peas seeds, 15 spray pumps and 110 hand hoes to beneficiary schools.
Grants for support of 540 pupils were provided, as well as supervision and monitoring of Laroo school for
war affected children. The quarterly releases for Teachers’ SACCO were dispatched to UNATU (the
implementing Agency).
Under the Gender Unit, technical assistance was provided to finalize the Action Plan on the initiatives to
ensure all children stay in school and complete the full cycle of primary education. The National Strategic
Plan for Girls Education was developed and district dialogues were conducted with district, religious and
cultural leaders, DEOs, CCTs, Head teachers, SMC representatives, Senior women and male teachers.
Atleast 150 senior women and male teachers and CCTs were mentored and trained in addition to girls who
were trained in making local/reusable sanitary pads.
Under Instructional Materials for Primary schools, 337,414 P.5 and P.7 English Course books and 92,800
P.5 and P.7 English Teachers’ Guides Books have been procured from St. Bernard Publishers Ltd. Payment
for 337,414 P.5 and P.7 English Course books and 92,800 P.5 and P.7 English Teachers’ Guides Books will
be made after verification of the Instructional Materials to named schools. Procurement and distribution of
assorted instructional materials for P.1 and P.2 plus SNE, 800 cartons of Braille Papers Materials was
completed and 5 pieces of Embossers for 5 SNE schools was completed.
Under Emergency construction of Primary schools, schools under construction & rehabilitation were
supported and monitored. Schools earmarked to benefit in FY 2015/16 did not receive funds because of a
proposed change of modality from School to Ministry based procurement.
Under the Karamoja Primary Education Project, the review of the Education Policy together with the
Education Strategic Plan is ongoing. In addition, activities of the Senior Presidential Education Advisor
were facilitated.
Under the Uganda Teacher and School Effectiveness Project, 2,635 head teachers and 260 Trainers of
Trainers were trained in Early Grade Reading at 16 Primary Teachers’ Colleges and 4 different PTCs
respectively. A total of 15,655 copies that included Teacher Guides and Orthography were printed in 11
different languages and distributed to participants during training. Additionally, 6,973 copies of training
materials that included Teachers’ Guides and Orthography for P1 teachers were printed. Procurement of 4,720,041 copies of textbooks for grades 1-7 in literacy and numeracy as well as procurement of 67,497
TIET instructional materials for PTCs and CCs is on-going.
A baseline survey was carried out in 332 selected primary schools selected from 80 districts. Assessments
were done at 23 Coordinating Centres to be provided with ICT equipment under the project, as well as, 293
beneficiary schools in compliance to Environmental and Social Safeguard. Sensitization workshops and
regional workshops were held for Districts that are to procure contractors centrally and for Districts that are
to procure contracts at the District level respectively. 293 beneficiary schools under SFG have been
identified for the training in school leadership and management.
Secondary Education Vote Function
Partial payment of salaries was effected for the Korean teachers for April – June 2015. The training on
Disaster Management was attended by selected officers. Support supervision was provided to 28 secondary
schools. The task force for the implementation of ESC minutes for Assistant Education Officers and Boards
of Governors for Government schools was set up.
Funds were provided to facilitate proper management of national examinations. National adjudication of
the 2015 East African Essay Competitions, as well as, the East African Games and secondary schools
music, dance and drama were facilitated.
Under the Private Schools and Institutions Department, 2 workshops were held in Mbale and Lira
respectively to disseminate revised guidelines for PPP USE/UPOLET implementation. Monitored and
support supervised USE placements in 92 non- USE schools and 12 USE/UPOLET schools.
A workshop for implementation of SESEMAT Regional Based Activities (SARB) was held. Relatively,
SARB activities in 36 secondary schools were monitored in Western and South Western SESEMAT zones.
Additionally, 70 secondary schools in the Mid-West and South West Schools were monitored during
classroom observations. Trained 1,904 Science and Mathematics Teachers in the Mid-West and South West
SESEMAT regions.
Special needs Education Vote Function
Due to limited funding, activities like training of 375 teachers in 6 CPTCs, undertaking NFE Teacher
Trainers (CCTs) orientation on the utilization of Yr 1. curriculum and NFE face-to-face training were not
carried out. Only 4 CPTCs carried out monitoring of NFE trained teachers. Subvention grants to 100
institutions supporting learners with special needs were disbursed.
Under the Development and Improvement of Special Needs Education (SNE), two inspection/supervision
visits were conducted by CMU, Accounts, Audit and user department. 4 project steering committee
meetings and 2 project site meetings were held. Sign language training for 65 teachers from Mbale and
Wakiso Schools for the Deaf to develop basic sign language was carried out.
Guidance and Counseling Vote Function
6,000 copies of information guide for S4 leavers & 659 copies of the Career Guidance Handbook were
obtained. Career talks were conducted in 80 educational institutions and pre-placement follow-up. Support
supervision was conducted in 50 educational institutions.
Higher Education Vote Function
Disbursed funds to UPIK for: training activities for the 3rd semester of the 3rd Intake; construction of a
Firefighting yard which is on-going. Construction of Rain Water Harvesting system and an Ecosan Toilets
at the prefabricated campus are at defects liability period. Waste water treatment plant is under design by
the consultant. Construction of the Administration Block is also on going.
Top-up allowances to students on scholarship abroad was paid, as well as, contribution to Commonwealth Scheme. However, funds were inadequate to finance the research conference at Uganda Management
Institute.
Through the funding to the Students’ Loan Scheme, funds were disbursed to the higher education
institutions as loans to students to cater for first semester fees. The Board however, could not pay for the
balance of 556 students due to shortfall in funds released.
One verified certificate for the ongoing construction of Soroti University was paid for, as well as salaries
for Taskforce, support staff and paid for utilities; 150 Science Education students were supported at Kisubi
Brothers University. However, there was no release towards support to private universities
Under support to Higher Education, Science and Technology, 1 advert inviting tenders for the supply,
delivery and installation of ICT equipment to the beneficiary institutions was published in 1 local
newspaper namely The Daily Monitor and 1 regional newspaper namely The East African. One Project
Steering Committee (PSC) meeting was held on 25th November 2015 to discuss progress in implementation
of project activities and the next one is scheduled to be held on 23rd March 2016. The PSC meeting was a
follow up on a Supervision Mission was also held from 20th to 25th November 2015 and 1 Aide Memoire
prepared. The HEST Project accounts were audited and the audit report was sent to the Bank within the
statutory deadline of 31st December 2015.
The Bank proposed that the MoESTS and UMI should initiate a procurement process for a new facility in a
new location or completion of the multipurpose complex (Office/classroom block) at UMI. Busitema
University was paid124 Million to cater for their staff development activities under the HEST Project.
BTVET Vote Function
74 BTVET institutions monitored, 8 vehicles serviced, maintained and fuel procured and 4 officers were
facilitated to travel abroad. Training modules for Upholsters, Auto Mobile Spray, Painter and Florist were
conducted. Test Item Development and moderation of occupational instruments. A total of 24 occupations
were developed. Six sets of instruments were moderated for each occupation, this include performance
(practical) and written instrument.
A total of 4003 BTVET candidates were assessed; 4 Regional Awareness Seminars on the Vocational
Qualifications in the Road Sector were held; 9,521 certificates were printed and distributed to the
candidates; 5 Occupational Profiles were developed; two Industrial Council Meetings and three (3) Sector
Council meetings were conducted. Due to inadequate funding however, funds were not released to facilitate
accreditation and inspection of new centers and registration of candidates, preparation of registered
candidates; including assessment.
The Skilling Uganda Reform Task Force was facilitated and among its functions executed was the on-going
process for drafting Skills Development Authority Bill spearheaded by Ministry of Justice and
Constitutional affairs.
Under NHSTC, examinations for 3325 students including four national exams and two regular examinations
(UNMEB) were conducted. Examinations were also conducted for 4,459 students (UAHEB).
Under Departmental Training Institutions, 167 BTVET staff in 08 Departmental Training Institutions were
paid salaries and 8 Departmental Training Institutions monitored and supervised. Capitation Grants
examination and Industrial Training fees for 1,896 students in 08 Departmental Training Institutions
Under Development of BTVET, 50 Technical Instructors were trained in using Continuous Assessment
tools at UTC Bushenyi.
Under Development of TVET P.7 Graduate, Construction works are ongoing to implement the Presidential
Pledge of constructing teachers’ houses in technical schools and Community Polytechnics. Funds were
disbursed to Gulu SOCO, Fort Portal SOCO, Mbale SOCO and Jinja MLT for procurement of laboratory
equipment for medical training.
Under the Albertine Region Sustainable Development Project, the full implementation of project activities
is to commence with the onset of Q3 because the project only reached effectiveness on 7th December, 2015.
Procurement process on twinning international training institutions, engineering and supervision firms have
been initiated. Procurement Specialists and Financial Management specialists for the project have been
recruited.
The Skills Development Project is awaiting approval by Parliament.
The John Kale Institute of Science and Technology (JKIST) initial preparatory activities have commenced.
Support to the Implementation of Skilling Uganda Strategy under BTC project, recruitment of 6 project
coordination officers was finalized and recruitment of other field officers is on-going. Support to RTF has
kick started which included participation in BTVET symposium in Rwanda and facilitated a workshop for
establishment of Skills Development Authority (SDA). Also facilitated a preparatory workshop for self
assessment for the 5 direct beneficiary institutions.
Quality and Standards Vote Function
Under TIET, support supervision was not provided to TIET institutions (Abilonino Instructors’ College and
Health Tutors’ College Mulago and Coordinating Centres) due to inadequate funding.
School practice fees were paid to Kaliro, Kabale, Muni, Unyama and Mubende NTCs, Abilonino, HTC
Mulago, Nakawa VTI & Jinja VTI to Nakawa and Jinja VTI students. Capitation Grants were disbursed to
National Teachers’ Colleges; Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni, Unyama: Abilonino CPIC Instructors
College and Mulago Health Tutors College
Under NCDC, all staff salaries, statutory deductions, utility costs and some operational costs were paid; a
draft ECD parenting manual was developed; printing of dissemination messages on research findings from
the study of the Thematic Curriculum was done in the central region. The Thematic curriculum for the blind
was translated from print to Braille P.1-P.7 and fine-tuned P.1-P.3 Braille materials. The P.4-P.7 Braille was
also polished up. Developed Assessment Guidelines for 4 National Certificates and also developed an
orientation manual for orienting Instructors on the four technical programmes. A draft syllabus for four
Diploma programmes in Records and Information Management, Cosmetology, Hotel and Institutional
Catering, Secretarial and Office Administration is in place. Two Technical Assistants were hired, 74
textbook writers were trained for 5 days at Tal Cottages, and 22 draft prototype text books for S1 were
developed.
Under Education Standards, MLA results for P.4 and P.6 were disseminated in all Local Governments;
funds were disbursed towards Office Management for DES HQs, Mbale, Gulu, Mbarara & Mpigi Regional
Offices. Inspected a total of 150 BTVET institutions, 35 ECD institutions and 643 secondary schools in the
targeted districts for compliance to the Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards.
Under the Relocation of Shimoni PTC, prepared an Evaluation Report on the bids for a construction firm to
be presented to the Ministry Contracts Committee.
Under the Development of PTCs Phase II, Certificates No.1 were prepared and paid for Kisoro, Rukungiri,
Rakai, Kabukunge, Erepi, Busuubizi, Kabale, Bukinda, Kabwangasi and Kaliro. Site inspection and
meetings were held in all 10 sites. Certificates No.2 prepared for Kisoro, Rukungiri, Kabukunge, Busuubizi,
Kabale, Bukinda, Kabwangasi and Kaliro. Certificates No.1 and No. 2 for Kabukunge, Kabwangasi were
partly paid.
Curriculum harmonization: TIET’s proposal to develop a road map for the harmonization of the NTCs
curriculum with the CURASSE one was approved for funding by the Belgian Embassy and the BTC Study
and Consultancy Fund. The TORs for this consultancy were prepared and published by TIET, the bids were
evaluated and the contract was awarded to Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU).
Training on effective management has been provided to 16 College Managers (Principals, Deputy Principals, Academic Registrars and Bursars of the 4 project-supported colleges). The TORs for a
consultancy for Maintenance and Assets Management were prepared and an international specialized
consultancy agency CIDE has been awarded the contract and implementation started in November 2015.
Additionally, Janda Consult has successfully finalized 3 business plans for each College. A 2 day workshop
was conducted on business plan development in each college. The design and delivery of the ATL training
package was completed in November 2015.
A final technical inspection of the Mulago HTC pedagogic block was held on October 15th 2015, at which
the building was inspected and established to be 95% complete and a list of snag items generated for follow
through by the contractor to ensure that the building achieves 100% completion. The contractor is still on
site rectifying these defects.
Physical Education and Sports Vote Function
Capacity development for PES Department staff was provided. Teaching of Physical Education in Schools
and Training Institutions in Northern and West Nile region was monitored; Support, organization and
coordination was given to the Health Training Institutions National Games 2015 that were held in Hoima
District, and the Secondary Schools National Ball Games II and National Athletics 2015. Procurement of
FEASSSA General Team Uniform for E.A Games 2015, Huye- Rwanda for 955 participants was
undertaken. Sports Schools (Sports Centres of Excellence) Baseline survey was conducted in 32 Secondary
Schools.
A total of 300 Primary school teachers in Kids Athletics, Volleyball and Handball were trained with support
from German Government and UNICEF. Subscription arrears were paid to African Union Sports Council to
enable Team Uganda participation in All Africa Games, 5th-21stSeptember 2015 in Congo Brazzaville.
Funds were disbursed to NCS to support development activities including completion of the refurbishment
of the NCS Administration Block. The Renovated Administration Block of the NCS was commissioned by
the Minister of State for Sports in October 2015.
Under the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium project, two (02) site visits to the project site in Lira for Needs
Assessment for developing designs ToRs was facilitated after which, development of ToRs for securing of
Project Land and procurement of Designs Consultancy commenced. A Stakeholders meeting was held on
6thNovember 2015 for Needs Assessment at project site in Lira.
Under the National High Altitude Training Centre (NHATC), (02) monitoring and evaluation site visits to
the NHATC project site were done. Tender Documents were secured from Consultant M/S Infrastructure
Design Forum and commenced procurement process for Contractor; Construction of the project road to 1st
grade murram commenced by M/S hand Construction and works on the bridge by M/S Marvel Ltd are
nearing completion; Nearing completion is the installation of transformers for the power connection
component, as well as installation of transformers by M/S Dott services; Project land (47.653 Ha) was
secured by Signing Agreement with Stakeholders (UWA and KDLG) granting permission to MoESTS to
use the land.
Policy, Planning and Support services vote function
Pension for General Civil Service was paid and Gratuity Payments were made. Ministry functions and
events were covered at Headquarters. Grants were alsopaid to 3 programmes. Technology Associates won
the tender for the preventive maintenance of computers and photocopiers and has finalized maintenance of
all IT hardware at the Ministry. IFMS system maintained and support services paid (IFMS system is
managed and maintained by Ministry of Finance).Inland field trips for different activities were facilitated. The intercom was installed at Embassy and Legacy Towers and still under observation; Back- up of
information on servers was done and anti-virus installed. ICT Monitoring was done in 48 Government
Secondary schools. All necessary public information passed on through print and electronic media.
Additionally, 01 field ERTV activity was facilitated in Karamoja region. MCC, TMM, Audit, TMT,
departmental &Finance Committee meetings were held & minutes were written. A total of 1320 copies of
New Vision, 1320 copies of Monitor, and 330 copies of other papers were procured. Held the ESTSS
Review workshop in August, 2015 to assess the performance of the Sector. Funds were disbursed to cover
staff training. Wage subventions were made to 4 institutions. Electricity bills for Embassy House and Stores
(Industrial areas), Legacy Towers and Social Security House, as well as, Water bills were paid. Rent for
Social Security House Offices and New office space at Legacy Towers was paid.
Support to National Commission for UNESCO Secretariat and other organizations: Trained atleast 50 Local
Government officials in Northern Uganda in mainstreaming of culture into their Local Government
Development Plans. Printed 100 manuals on improving competence based assessment skills for primary
teachers and also printed 200 copies of reports on a study on the management of energy resources in
educational institutions.
Under Planning and Policy Analysis, Budget Framework Paper for FY 2016/17 and Budget estimates for
FY 2016/17 were prepared and submitted to Parliament and MoFPED; Tracking, monitoring and analyzing
of budget utilization; policies and policy guidelines implementation were conducted; Participated in LG
workshops for preparation of their BFP. The prepared the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for FY
2016/17 and submitted it to Parliament and MoFPED. In addition, the process of reviewing the Government
White Paper (1992) has commenced with the road map in place.
Conducted the ASC 2015, Headcount 2015 and verification exercises to inform the planning and budgeting
process in the Sector; facilitated Departmental Working Groups to carry out their functions. Updated and
submitted to Office of the President progress on the implementation of NRM manifesto 2011-2016.
In the Internal Audit Unit, an audit of Capitation Grants was conducted in all the UCCs, UTCs and NTCs
including all the nursing schools in Local Governments. A comprehensive audit for all central Ministry
employees was carried out. The review of the IFMS was done alongside the audit works. A follow-up on
recommendations on audit queries was carried out by the Auditor General for Vocational Institutions (DIT,
Nakawa Vocational Institute and Lugogo Vocational Institute). Additionally, an audit for value for money
for ADB works (Dokolo Technical Institute and 2 Seed Secondary schools) was conducted. Site inspections
with the project staff of OPEC/Saudi for all the works were also held. An audit was carried out for stores of
the Ministry and paid professional fees to ACCA and CPA (U).
In FY 2016/17, the Sector plans to perform as follows:
Pre-Primary and Primary Education Vote Function plans to review UPE programme; provide support
supervision to enhance provision of quality UPE; Sensitize and retrain Headteachers and Deputy
Headteachers on their roles and responsibilities towards delivery of quality education; coordinate and
monitor MDD activities at national and regional levels; participate in 8 LG education dialogues (baraza's)
with a view of changing attitude towards education by stakeholders.
It also plans to procure consultancy services for drafting the Textbook Policy, procure instructional
materials that will include: Local Language Reading Books in 25 languages for P1 and P2 at a ratio of 5:1
for selected grant-aided primary schools; English Readers for P1 and P2 at a ratio of 5:1 for 13,000 grant
aided primary schools. Monitor the management, usage and storage of instructional materials provided to
schools and their delivery processes.
In regard to WFP, the vote function plans to pay salaries for contract staff (for 22 persons), facilitate the
promotion of sustainable food self-sufficiency and environment protection encouraged in 35 schools in all 7
Districts.
Under Gender Unit, the vote function plans facilitate the day today activities of the Gender Unit including
Gender Working Group meetings; support trainings and information dissemination on Menstrual Hygiene
Management to various stakeholders inclusive boys, girls, senior women and male teachers on making local
sanitary pads; engagement with district officials, head teachers and SMCs on gender and equity issues
among other priorities.
Under HIV/AIDS Unit: will monitor HIV/AIDS activities in schools; working group and coordination
meetings; disseminate Health / HIV/AIDS policies and guidelines to relevant stake holders; and
dissemination of National School Healthy Policy.
Disburse funds to UNATU to benefit teachers through their respective SACCOs, as well as facilitating
District Service Commissions to recruit teachers to address the staffing gaps in primary schools.
Under UTSEP/GPE project a number of outputs will continue to be implemented. While under Emergency
Construction project, the subsector plans to construct and rehabilitate 18 primary schools (details are in the
annual and quarterly work plans).
Secondary Education Vote Function
In line with the adoption of the new lower secondary curriculum, preliminary seminars on the
implementation of Lower Secondary Curriculum (CURRASE) will be conducted; train at least 200 student
leaders in leadership and peaceful conflict resolutions; Implementation of ESC Minute instructions;
facilitate annual staff deployments and transfers; hold workshops to sensitize Headteachers, proprietors of
private schools and BOGs on the current policies and for implementation of recommendations from
inspection reports by DES and for induction training of 256 newly appointed members of BOGs to enhance
their managerial skills.
The Vote Function plans to pay salaries for 13 SESEMAT National Trainers and 7 support staff; and
facilitate implementation of national INSET training of over 1000 science and mathematics teachers to
enhance their pedagogical and methodological skills of teaching. In addition, textbooks for UPOLET
schools, Books for SESEMAT training will be procured.
The vote function plans also to provide support supervision to 125 government USE secondary schools;
facilitate 2 officers to travel within East African region; facilitate 300 secondary schools teams in inter
school competitions and MDD secondary competitions. Carry out maintenance of solar equipment in 500
secondary schools. Monitor and provide support supervision to 600 Non USE private schools and 400
USE/UPOLET private schools.
Higher Education Vote Function
The Higher Education plans to conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to Higher Education institutions;
facilitate staff training and Central Scholarship Committee activities; disburse subvention to run Uganda
Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) and facilitate 4 research projects funded at Public Universities.
It will also provide Top-up allowances to 370 students abroad; facilitate 10 candidates for Masters and
PhDs as annually selected by NCHE; disburse funds to Uganda’s Education Attaché in India and Algeria
and students returning home from Cuba at an average cost of US$4000 per ticket.
Provide funds to facilitate activities of Higher Education Students’ Financing Board; African Institute for
Capacity Development (AICAD); and subvention to NCHE to support its programmes.
The Vote Function plans also to provide funds to support establishment of Soroti University; support
activities of Kabale University; and provide funds to support 100 science education students at Kisubi Brothers’ University College and 4 selected private universities will be supported to expand their
infrastructure.
Under the HEST project, the Vote Function in addition to infrastructural development in beneficiary
universities, will equip and procure ICT systems as well as reviewing the Higher Education Strategic Plan;
procure 3 Motor Vehicles.
Business Technical Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) Vote Function; plans to monitor BTVET
institutions; develop capacity of assessment resource persons; conduct assessment of BTVET Institutional
Managers; implement CBET Programmes in UTCs.
Pay Capitation Grants for 1,600 students in 5 UTCs, 1,600 students in 5 UCCs, industrial training fees and
for non formal trainees. Procure instructional materials for BTVET institutions; Pay examination fees for
TSs, CPs, UGAPRIV, Tis, UCCs, UTCs and Agricultural Institutions.
In regard to implementation of Skilling Uganda programme, the Reform Taskforce activities will be
facilitated to conduct needs assessments: on CBET application in institutions; for skills under the Albertine
region in the projects beneficiary institutions including support to sector skill councils and curriculum
adaption processes. Procure consultancy services for design and supervision, review of curriculum training
of instructor. In related effort conduct a needs assessment for architectural designs, technical drawings, site
layout plan and master plan for establishment of John Kale Institute of Science and Technology.
The Sector will also disburse funds to support implementation of examination boards activities i.e. UBTEB,
UNMEB and UAHEB.
Under DIT function, it will develop capacity of assessment resource persons; carry out assessment and
certification of BTVET Institutional Managers and Instructors (i.e.120 DITTE Instructors and UVQF
LEVEL 3 Occupational Competence, CBET Programmes running at Nakawa, Jinja VTI and Abilonino
Instructors College, 60 DIIM managers). DIT will develop assessment instruments and moderate (i.e. 60
theory; and 50 performance test items).
Quality and Standards Vote Function
Teacher Instructor Education and Training plans to monitor and provide support supervision to TIET
institutions to enhance quality in teacher education; facilitate Instructor Teacher Vocational Education &
Training; Pay Capitation Grants for students in NTCs, PTCs, Health Training Colleges, as well, support to
Early Childhood Development activities.
Directorate of Education Standards plans to perform among others the following outputs: carry out
inspection activities in 2,400 secondary schools; 600 BTVET institutions, 10 NTCs, 35 PTCs and 40
Nursery Teacher Training Institutions focusing on quality of school management, teaching and learning
process and compliance to Basic Requirement and Minimum Standards; Measuring Learning Achievements
(MLA) initiative in Primary schools monitored and at least 143 Local Governments and Municipalities
activities monitored and provide support to education managers. At least 296 education managers and
inspectors in the field will be trained and 6 officers facilitated to attend training abroad under the capacity
building programme.
Physical Education and Sports Vote Function
The department will review the NPES policy. Continue with construction works for the NHATC (Athletics
track, jogging track, artificial tuff/natural grass fields, practice field and athletes dormitory) and (hostel, pump house & water reservoir, 2.3km of site roads, gate house and fencing). It will also commence
construction works at Akii Bua Stadium.
Special Needs Education Vote Function plans to train 500 teachers in 6 CPTCs of Moroto, Nakaseke, Arua,
Busubizi, Bulera and Kibuli; Orient NFE teacher trainers (CCTs) on the utilisation of Yr.2 Training
Manuals; Conduct 12 school based field visits to cover 152 institutions supporting learners with special
educational needs; and monitor NFE face-to-face training in 6 CPTCs.
Under the development and improvement of SNE project, it will conduct needs assessment for 15 schools
and conduct 20 radio programs and 20 television programs in English and Local Language.
Guidance and Counseling Vote Function plans to conduct support supervision and provision of guidance
and counseling services in schools; plans to develop, procure & distribute 12,000 copies of Career Guidance
Handbook; develop G&C policy; print & distribute P.7 information guide booklets at least 50,000 copies
and G&C National guidelines for Post-Primary about 12,000 copies.
Policy, Planning and Support Services Vote Function
Finance and Administration function plans to pay staff wages, pension and gratuity; process subventions to
institutions; pay rent for Legacy Towers, NSSF Building and other Ministry rented office premises;
maintain, service Ministry machinery and equipment; maintain the IFMS system; cater for 4 Ministers and
other entitled officers; pay utility bills; maintain an Assets Register, Fleet Management and Tracking
System; pay annual subscription fees to international organizations.
In addition, ensure that all necessary public information is passed on through print and electronic media;
maintain the Ministry website, related internet, LAN and WAN networks; monitor ICT usage and
availability in secondary schools; launch MoESTS communication and Advocacy Strategic Plan to
strengthen the linkage between MoESTS, Education Development Partners and general public, as well as,
coordinate and prepare responses to the Auditor General and PAC reports.
The HR function will facilitate capacity building for staff; coordinate restructuring of the Ministry and
ensure that vacant posts are filled in accordance with the new structure; manage salaries and pension pay
roll; update HR information systems and employee relations; ensure safety of HR records and provide
technical support to other departments.
Under Registry function, the Vote Function plans to procure consultancy to customize software to meet
unique needs of Registry function; identify variables of common interest between TMIS an EMIS for
quality capture of information in the TMIS and EMIS databases. Procure storage space for files in UTS
registry among others.
In regard to ICT function, the Vote Function plans to reinstate MoESTS Intercom for ease of
communication within the Ministry; Improve on the information back-up system; Pay for supply and
maintenance of internet services; Procure computers and accessories; as well carry out regular IT equipment
maintenance.
In addition, carry out maintenance of Ministry Lifts; Ministry’s Local Area Network (LAN); Ministry
Website and server room equipment and power supply back-up. Monitor and inspect ICT usage and
availability in schools for teaching and learning and facilitate ERTV operations.
Uganda National Commission for UNESCO plans to perform among other outputs: Hold consultative
workshops on the ESD policy: conduct capacity building of primary school teachers; attend UNESCO
executive Board meeting in Paris – France and other UNESCO conferences; pay UNESCO and ISESCO
annual subscription fees; maintain a digital library database for documentary heritage; review the strategic plan of the UNATCOM; operationalized the UNATCOM Act; develop Human rights based approach
(HRBA) Model for medical professionals for online use; strengthen youth engagement in UNATCOM and
UNESCO activities; facilitate various national and regional conferences and organizations (such as FAWE,
CAPA, COL etc).
In addition, UNATCOM plans to promote Bioethics and ethics of science and technology; facilitate
implementation of natural science programme that promote science education, environmental education and
through basic and engineering sciences committee as well facilitate future-oriented study for social
transformation.
Under the Planning and Policy Analysis Function, the vote function will prepare and submit to MoFPED
and Parliament the Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for FY
2017/18 to facilitate resource allocations to the Sector and budget debate; Track, monitor and analyze
budget utilization; policies and policy guidelines implementation; Prepare and submit to Cabinet Secretariat
the Cabinet Memos/information/or policy documents for approval; Monitor PAF related programmes in
various LGs; participate in LG workshops to aide LGs in preparation of their BFP and MPS for FY
2017/18. Coordinate and consolidate for submission to OPM and MoFPED quarterly progress reports,
prepare and print ESSAPR FY 2015/16. Prepare and submit Presidential Investor Round Table and
Presidential Manifesto Education Information.
Hold the Education and Sports sector review and budget workshops, revise the ESSP (2007-2015) and the
Government’s overarching policy on Education (GWP, 1992); Conduct Annual School Census for 2017 and
Headcount of the USE enrolment; and coordinate maintenance of solar energy packages in 560 post primary
schools.
Under Internal Audit function, the procurement processes, capitation grants for Secondary school,
Technical schools, UCCs, UTCs and NTCs, Human Resource/payroll shall be audited, as well as, carrying
out audit inspection of construction works under various projects in the Ministry including Presidential
Pledges. Follow up on Auditor General’s recommendations and pay subscription fees to professional bodies
such as CIA & CISA etc.
Madam Speaker, the overall budgeted resource for the Education, Science, Technology and Sports Sector is
Ushs 2,261.90bn. Out of which Ushs 458.58bn is non-wage recurrent and Ushs 1,191.98bn is wage
recurrent, while Ushs 214.42bn is domestic and Ushs 396.92bn is donor funded.
I therefore seek your approval for the above financial resources for the Sector for FY 2016/17.
Madam Speaker, I thank you and beg to submit. | en_US |