By Joshua Olomo
Kwania, Uganda | The Japanese Embassy in Uganda has commissioned a new classroom and infrastructure project worth UGX 330 million at Amorigoga Primary School in Abongomola Sub-county, Kwania District.
The project was initiated after the school Headteacher, Mr. Joel Ayeni, submitted a proposal to the Japanese Embassy in Uganda. Under the project, the Embassy has constructed a two-classroom block with an office, a 2 toilet toilet block for Firld and One Toilet block for Boys and supplied 76 desks plus a 500-watt solar system.
Mr. Joel Ayeni, the Headteacher of Amorigoga Primary School, thanked the Government of Japan for the support. He said the project will help improve learning since the school has a population of over 1,200 pupils.
He also urged the Embassy to open for them more doors for other projects like fencing the school, building dometries and add for the more classroom blocks since the enrolment is increasing every term.
Kwania District Deputy CAO, Robert Okwanga Alem, commended the teachers for using the classrooms and other facilities well to improve learning and better performance that can compete . He said this will help the district catch up with other districts in performance.
Kwania LC5 Chairperson, George Kakoma Akacha, applauded the Japanese Embassy for supporting the government of Uganda in the education sector to improve infrastructure for the future.
Kwania Resident District Commissioner, Richard Arikwanga Noon, urged parents and the school management to protect the new infrastructure. He warned against vandalism and called for proper maintenance so that future generations can also benefit and also warned teachers from drinking instead of teaching.
The Japan deputy Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Yoshida Norimasa, said the project officially signed on 28th January 2026 under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project. He said the contract was awarded to Tukiz Construction Company Limited.
Ambassador Norimasa urged the school leadership and community to use the facility well. He added that in the next two years, they shall come back to visit the school to see if the facilities will be fully utilized and well maintained and whether projects improve learning in Kwania and the wider Lango Sub-region.
According to the Japanese Embassy, over 296 projects have been funded in Uganda in education, health and other sectors. However, Kwania District is still among the districts with the biggest infrastructure gaps.
