Bikurungu Seed School Nears Completion Ahead of Schedule, Set to Open in January 2026

Rukungiri: Kinombe Nyaruzinga Construction Company Limited, which was awarded a UGX 1.94 billion contract to construct a seed secondary school in Bikurungu Town Council, is set to hand over the completed project this October just nine months after commencement.

The contract was signed on February 25 this year by Rukungiri District Local Government, with an expected completion period of 18 months, ending in August 2026. However, the contractor has significantly beaten the deadline.

This progress was revealed today July 31, during an inspection by Rukungiri district leaders, who visited the construction site located in Kanyankwanzi Cell, Eastern Division, where the groundbreaking ceremony took place earlier this year.

The outgoing Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, praised the contractor, Godfrey Nshabire, for his commitment and timely work. He urged other contractors to emulate his dedication by completing government projects on time and avoiding substandard work to maintain a good public image.

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According to the contract, the school comprises three classroom blocks, (each with two classrooms), two science laboratory blocks, an administration block, two twin teachers’ houses accommodating four staff members, an ICT library, latrines for both staff and students, and kitchens for both groups.

The inspection revealed that construction is now 70 percent complete, with only painting and installation of doors and windows remaining. Nshabire confirmed that all required materials, including furniture for classrooms, are already on-site, and expressed confidence that the school will be ready by October.

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Rukungiri District Chief Administrative Officer, Hajji Swalik Wasswa Masokoyi, commended the contractor and noted that the school meets international standards. He said the government is preparing to deploy a headteacher and teachers, and called on the public to be ready to send their children to the new school when it opens in January 2025.

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Initially, learners were expected to begin studies in January 2027. However, due to the contractor’s swift progress, the school will now open a full year earlier. The school will begin with learners from Senior One to Senior Three and will gradually expand to include higher classes up to Senior Six in the future.