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Building Human Capital for Uganda's Future
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Education Revolution: Transforming Lives Through Learning

Comprehensive education reforms from Universal Primary Education to higher learning institutions creating skilled human capital for Uganda's development.

Uganda's education transformation has opened doors for millions of children and youth, breaking the cycle of poverty through accessible, quality education. From free primary education to world-class universities, these investments are building the skilled workforce driving Uganda's economic growth.

12.8M
Students Enrolled
All Education Levels
98%
Primary Enrollment
Universal Access
45
Universities
Higher Education
87%
Literacy Rate
Adult Population

Education Development Framework

Comprehensive education system from primary to tertiary level
Free Access

Universal Primary Education

Free primary education for all children, eliminating financial barriers and ensuring every Ugandan child has access to basic education and literacy skills.
Free tuition and materials
School feeding programs
Infrastructure development
Skills Training

Secondary & Technical Education

Expanded secondary education and technical vocational training providing practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship development.
Technical vocational institutes
Skills-based curriculum
Industry partnerships
45 Universities

Higher Education Expansion

Network of public and private universities offering diverse academic programs and research opportunities for national development.
Research universities
STEM programs
Innovation centers
Quality Assurance

Teacher Development

Comprehensive teacher training and professional development programs ensuring quality education delivery across all levels.
Teacher training colleges
Continuous professional development
Performance monitoring systems

Education Success Stories

Transformational education outcomes changing lives across Uganda
UPE Success
VERIFIED SUCCESS

Universal Primary Education

Nationwide Program
From 2.8 million to 10.2 million primary school children enrolled, achieving near-universal access to basic education across all regions.
10.2M Children Enrolled
98% Enrollment Rate
Makerere University
VERIFIED SUCCESS

Makerere University Excellence

Kampala
Africa's premier university producing leaders across the continent, with world-class research facilities and academic programs.
45,000 Students
#1 University in Uganda
TVET Success
VERIFIED SUCCESS

Technical Education Revolution

National Program
TVET institutions producing skilled technicians and artisans meeting industry demands in construction, manufacturing, and services.
180,000 TVET Graduates
85% Employment Rate

Education Achievements by Numbers

Measurable education transformation building Uganda's human capital
12.8M

Students Enrolled

Total student enrollment across primary, secondary, and tertiary education institutions.
98%

Primary Enrollment

Near-universal primary education access achieved through UPE program nationwide.
45

Universities

Public and private universities offering diverse academic and research programs.
87%

Literacy Rate

Adult literacy rate demonstrating the impact of expanded education access.
25,000

Schools Built

New schools constructed to support universal education access across all regions.
285,000

Teachers Employed

Professional educators delivering quality education across all education levels.
15M

People Educated

Total population that has benefited from expanded education opportunities.
USD 4.2B

Education Investment

Total investment in education infrastructure and human resource development.