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Education and SportsMPS:

Ministerial Policy StatementEducation and Sports

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Foreword

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Structure of Report

PRELIMINARY

Vote: 013 Ministry of Education and Sports

V1: Vote Overview

V2: Vote Performance for FY 2015/16 and Planned

Outputs for FY 2016/17

V4: Proposed Budget Allocations for 2016/17 and the

Medium Term

V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues

V3: Detailed Planned Outputs for FY 2016/17

Annexes

Vote Cashflow Projection FY2016/17

Costed Stafflist for Staff inpost

Vote Recruitment Plan FY2016/17

Vote Organogram

Vote Procurement Plan FY2016/17

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Vote: 111 Busitema University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 127 Muni University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Vote: 128 Uganda National Examinations Board

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 132 Education Service Commission

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Vote: 136 Makerere University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 137 Mbarara University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Vote: 138 Makerere University Business School

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 139 Kyambogo University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Vote: 140 Uganda Management Institute

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 149 Gulu University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Vote: 301 Lira University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 303 National Curriculum Development Centre

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


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Foreword

Conclusion

Annex : Recommendations from parliament and

institutional responses

Vote: 307 Kabale University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




Vote Organogram


Vote: 308 Soroti University

V1: Vote Overview




Medium Term



Annexes




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Foreword

The Right Honorable Speaker,

In accordance with Section 13 (13) of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act (2015), I have the honor

to present to the Ninth Parliament the Ministerial Policy Statement of Ministry of Education, Science,

Technology and Sports for Financial Year 2016/17.

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. 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 salary enhancement for staff.

It’s also important to note that more Votes have been created under the Sector from Quality and Standards

and Higher Education Vote Functions of Vote 013. These include: 303 NCDC; 301 Lira University; 308

Soroti University; and 307 Kabale University respectively.

PRE PRIMARY AND PRIMARY

Access to quality Education

Enrolment at Pre-Primary level increased by 0.7% from 430,425 pupils in FY 2013/2014 to 433, 258 during

FY 2014/15. At the Primary level enrolment increased by 3.7% from 8,459,720 in FY 2013/2014 to

8,772,655 FY 2014/2015. Increase in enrolment at primary level has resulted into increase in number of

teachers by 3.1% from 185,548 FY 2013/2014 to 191,217 FY 2014/2015. The provision of safe water

source improved from 72% (FY 2013/14) to 75.1% (FY 2014/15).

The positive outcomes have been achieved on account of numerous policy interventions instituted by the

sector which include among others: enhanced inspection by Directorate of Education Standards, capacity

building for Inspectors and Education managers and appointment of education personnel among others.

The Gender Parity in Primary Education Sub-sector was achieved in 2009 (50% boys and 50% girls

enrolled). The focus of the Sub-sector in terms of outcomes is to ensure children enroll and remain in

school to complete the primary cycle.

Gradually, the survival rate to Primary seven has improved by 3.1% from 30% in 2004 (27% boys and 29%

girls) to 33.10 % (33.20% boys and 32.90% girls) in 2014. The ultimate goal of the Sector is to ensure that

there is considerable reduction in school dropout rates especially of girls in upper primary to improve the

overall completion rate further from the current 72% (2014).

However, in terms of proficiency levels, there has been an increase in the percentage of primary three pupils

rated proficient in literacy from 57.6% in 2010 to 64.2% in 2014. At the same time, the percentage of

pupils in primary three rated proficient in numeracy has over the years improved from 42.9% in 2003 to

72.7% in 2014, with variations in attainments during the period under review. On the other hand, in the year

2014, the proficiency rate at primary six continue to register a declining trend down to 39.4% and 38.3%

from 45.2% and 40.8% in 2012 for numeracy and literacy respectively.

In order to improve the outcomes at lower and upper primary levels, the Sector has made arrangements to

procure instructions materials for P.5 and P.7 (English Course books) and P.5 and P.7 (English Teachers’

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Guides Books). Procurement and distribution of assorted instructional materials for P.1 and P.2 plus SNE,

800 cartons of Braille Papers Materials was completed, including 5 pieces of Embossers for 5 SNE schools.

Already the sector has developed the Test Frameworks, competencies, item specifications, construction of

instruments, paneling items and has undertaken the pre-testing of instruments.

A total of 2,635 Head Teachers and 260 Trainers of Trainers were trained in Early Grade Reading at 16

locations of Primary Teachers Colleges. Teachers Guides and Orthographies in 11 different languages were

disseminated to participants.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

During FY 2015/16 the subsector registered increase in enrolment by 2.1% from 1,362,739 FY 2013/14 to

1,391,250 FY 2014/15. At sub-regional level, the Lango sub region registered the highest percentage

increase in enrolment of 10% followed by Busoga region with 9%. As a result of the increase in enrolment,

the number of classrooms has increased by 1.5% from 27,302 in FY 2013/14 to 27,706 in FY 2014/15. The

number of students who registered for the Uganda Certificate of Education increased by 4.3% from 293,433

FY 2013/14 to 308,397 FY 2014/15. The Retention rate of USE students improved by 1.1% from 26.6%

(2010-2013) to 27.7% in 2014.

The proportion of students rated proficient in the Mathematics declined from 46.9% for S.2 students in

2013 to 41.5% in 2014. The proportion of students rated proficient in English language and Biology

increased from 43.1% in 2013 to 49.3% in 2014 and 14.5% in 2013 to 20.5% in 2014 respectively. In FY

2014/15 over 1,900 teachers were trained under the SESEMAT program and in FY 2016/17, the national

INSET training has planned to train over 1000 science and mathematics teachers to enhance their

pedagogical skills of teaching.

Under the Energy for Rural Transformation program, the Sector has installed solar energy packages in

over 140 post primary schools and regular maintenance of the equipment has been undertaken. Maintenance

of solar equipment in another 500 schools will be undertaken during FY 2016/17.

QUALITY AND STANDARDS

Under Directorate of Education Standards, 150 BTEVT Institutions, 35 EDC and 643 secondary schools

were inspected in targeted districts for compliance to the Basic Requirement and Minimum Standards.

Under National Curriculum Development Centre, the Thematic Curriculum for the blind was translated

from print to Braille covering P1-P7 and fine tuned the curriculum for P1-P3, as well as, polishing the

Braille for P4-P7. NCDC developed Assessment Guidelines for four(4) National Certificate and an

orientation manual for orienting Instructors on the four technical programs. A draft syllabus for four

Diploma programs in Records and Information Management, Cosmetology, Hotel and Institutional

Catering, Secretarial and Office Administration have been finalized.

Under the BTVET sub-sector, total enrolment reduced by 7.5% from 42,674 in FY 2013/14 to 39,712 in FY

2014/15. Overall, UPPET/UPOLET programs enrolment in the 118 BTVET institutions reduced by 2.4%

from the 16,251 in 2014/15 on account of some institutions opting out of the UPPET/UPOLET national

programs. On the other hand, performance in BTVET examinations improved by 33.3% from 62.5% in

2013 to 95.8% in 2014.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) was facilitated to execute its function. The

Board awarded loans to 1276 students in the FY 2015/16 bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 2477

on the Scheme.

Under the development of Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba, the draft designs for construction of a

water treatment plant were reviewed by the consultant. The construction for the Phase one road network is

at completion. Approximately 8kms of high grade murram road was constructed and detailed design of

water supply and sewerage system finalized.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

Uganda emerged first overall in FEASSA games for the first time since inception of the games 13 years

ago. This is because there has been increased participation of national teams at regional, continental and

world championship levels. In addition, Uganda won the bid to host the 41st International Association of

Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Cross Country Championship, 2017 (March). Kampala Capital City

Authority competed and emerged winner against Manama City in Bahrain. This world event is expected to

raise the profile of Kampala City and Uganda in particular. It will also inspire the youth to participate in

physical activities thus instigating health and social change through sports.

Marked progress has been made under the National High Altitude Training Centre (NHATC): construction

of the project road to 1st grade marrum commenced including works on the bridge which are nearing

completion. The installation of transformers for the power connection component was finalized and the

water supply system is about to be completed, pending the installation of the Water Treatment Plant.

CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES

Under the Gender Unit technical assistance was provided to finalize the Action Plan on the initiatives to end

violence against children in school to ensure they complete the primary cycle. A draft report on the

developing indicators for tracking gender mainstreaming in the education sector was finalized and plans are

under way to develop the national Menstrual Hygiene Management Manual for dissemination to schools.

With support from Irish Aid, UNICEF and UN Women, The Gender Eye quarterly publications since 2012

has helped the Sector and all stakeholders move forward with the dialogue to ensure gender-responsive

policies, programs and projects are implemented in line with the Post 2015 Sustainable Development

Goals Agenda. Topics for discussion include: Gender Responsive Budgeting; Innovations in Girls

Education; The role of a teacher in promoting

UNFUNDED PRIORITIES

Due to the inadequate budgetary allocation to the Sector in the FY2016/17, the following are the critical

unfunded priorities:

i. In regard to installation of lightening arrestors, over Ushs.60bn is required. However, 2000 schools are

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targeted for the first phase, with each school getting one lightening arrestor per radius of 50m (2000 schools

* Ush.5m per arrestor Ush.10bn) but those schools in the lightening prone areas (Lightening Corridor) will

take first priority).

Ii. Under the Scheme of Service, the Sector requires Ushs.14.40bn for the start to promote teachers (i.e.

at Primary, Ushs.5.00bn is required to promote 5,353 Education Assistants to Senior Education Assistants;

at Secondary, Ushs.7.00bn is required to promote 1,500 Assistant Education Officers to Education Officers

(700 Arts teachers and 800 Science teachers; and for SNE teachers, Ushs.2.40bn is required for 1,205

teachers).

Iii. Recruitment of more Science and English secondary teachers requires Ushs.12bn for the whole

exercise however the sector plans to start with 250 science teachers and 100 Arts teachers all at an entry

level which requires Ushs.4.00bn.

Iv. Over 615 sub counties were identified from the school mapping exercise to have no government

secondary school. Of which 312 sub counties have no any form of secondary school while 228 sub counties

have a private/community secondary school and 75 sub counties served with PPP participating secondary

schools. The Sector requires Ushs.54,140bn (inclusive capitation grants and teachers salaries) to start with

grant aiding of private/community secondary schools that applied in 228 sub-counties and to construct at

least 20 schools per year requires Ushs.660,302,598 including capitation, wages and Civil Works.

V. The Sector in effort to prepare for roll out of the revised lower secondary curriculum (CURRASSE) in

2018, requires Ushs. 2.60bn for preliminary activities which include among others advocacy and a media

sensitization campaign, development of instructional materials, hold a writers and publishers workshop and

evaluation of submitted draft books to NCDC for use, editing and printing of the S.1 prototype textbook and

teachers manual and piloting of materials.

Vi. To cater for the outstanding Presidential Pledges in all Subsectors since FY 2008/09, the Sector

requires Ushs. 10.47bn.

Vii. In addition to the above, the Sector requires:

viii. Ushs.10.00bn to support the programme for skilling unemployed under graduates in 72 standardized

occupational trades starting with 10,000 graduates though 50,000 graduates are targeted for a period of 5

years.

Ix. Ushs.1.00bn to accredit assessment centers to City and gild and to train trainees and trainers in

preparation of mandatory manpower requirements for the oil and gas sub-sector starting with 1000 trainees

under Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT).

X. Ushs. 1.00bn for enhancement of capitation grants to NFE Centres in the 6 CPTCs of Moroto,

Busubizi, Nakaseke, Bulera, Arua and Kibuli at a unit cost of 30,000 per trainee in 484 centres for 12,000

targeted learners for 3 terms.

Xi. Ushs. 1.13bn to increase capitation grants for NTCs (increase unit cost from 1,800/= to 3,000/= per

student per day for 3,751 students for 250 days in 5 NTCs); increase Ushs.0.25bn for Abilonino CIPIC; and

Ushs. 0.25bn for Mulago Health tutors' College.

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Xii. Ushs.75.69bn to cater for counterpart requirements, VAT and import duty for donor funded projects

in the Sector while Ushs.2.78bn for counterpart funding to support JICA Nakawa TVET Lead project.

Xiii. Ushs.2.90bn for UBTEB with its current budget provision of Ushs.6.10bn (to make a total of

Ushs.9.00bn). The required additional funding is to enhance CBET curriculum, Inspection for accreditation

of 431 centers of Technical, Business, and specialized institutions and conduct students’ tracer study among

others.

Xiv. Ushs.3.51bn to facilitate arrangements to enhance programme coverage and scope of service for

the new UNATCOM with activities like Education, Natural Science, Social and Human Sciences, Culture,

Communication and Information, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), EFA, integration of

issues of Gender, Equity, AIDS, Youth, maintenance of the Peace Centre and support to participation

program projects.

Xi. Ushs. 1.00bn for Northern Corridor Integration Project however in FY 2016/17, Ushs.493m is needed

for preliminary activities.

Xvi. Ushs.0.29bn for review of the current EMIS policy.

Xvii. Ushs.6.17bn for implementation of PE Teaching and support to Talent Development in the country.

Xviii. Ushs. 1.10bn to cater for top up allowances for students abroad due to fluctuating exchange rate

and the cost of bank charges.

Xix. Ushs. 17.90bn to support Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme with current budget

provision of Ushs.12.00bn to make a total of Ushs.29.90bn. The required additional funding is to cater for

additional degree, diploma and Phd loans due to increased demand; procurement of the Integrated Loan

Management System.

Finally, I appeal to the honorable Members of Parliament to support and approve the proposed budget for

the Education, Science, Technology and Sports Sector for FY 2016/17.

Maj.(Rtd) Alupo Jessica Rose Epel (MP)

MINISTER OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTS

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Advanced Level'A' Level

African Development BankADB

African Institute for Capacity DevelopmentAICAD

Adaptable Program LendingAPL

Albertine Region School Development ProjectARSDP

Assessment Training PackagesATPs

Budget Framework PaperBFP

Budget Monitoring and Accountability UnitBMAU

Billionbn

Board of GovernorsBoGs

Bachelor of Teacher EducationBTE

Business, Technical, Vocational Education and TrainingBTVET

Confederation of African FootballCAF

Creative Arts and Physical educationCAPE

Community based organisationsCBOs

Coordinating Centre SchoolsCCS

Center Coordinating TutorsCCTs

Confederation of East and Central Africa Football AssociationCECAFA

Construction Management UnitCMU

Community PolytechnicCP

Certificate of Proficiency in Education LeadershipCPEL

Community and Polytechnic Instructors’ CollegeCPIC

Certificate of Proficiency in TeachingCPT

Certificate in Vocational Training InstructionCVTI

Directorate of Education StandardsDES

Directorate of Industrial TrainingDIT

Diploma in Vocational Training InstructionDVTI

East Africa Primary schools and Games AssociationEAPSSGA

Early Childhood DevelopmentECD

Education Development PartnersEDPs

Education for AllEFA

Education Management Information SystemEMIS

Education Planning and Policy Analysis DepartmentEPPAD

Education, Radio and TelevisionERTV

Education Service CommissionESC

Education for Sustainable DevelopmentESD

Education and Sports Sector Annual Performance ReportESSAPR

Education and Sports Sector ReviewESSR

Forum for African Women EducationistFAWE

Financial YearFY

Guidance and CounselingGC

Guidance, Counseling and Youth Development Centre for AfricaGCYDCA

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Government of UgandaGoU

Higher EducationHE

HeadquartersHQs

Health Training InstitutionsHTIs

Information Communication TechnologyICT

International Development AgencyIDA

Integrated Financial Management SystemIFMS

International Institute for Educational PlanningIIEP

Indicative Planning FiguresIPFs

Integrated Personnel and Payroll SystemIPPS

Inter University Council for East AfricaIUCEA

Joint Admission BoardJAB

Joint Assessment FrameworkJAF

Japan International Cooperation AgencyJICA

KilogramsKgs

Korea International Cooperation AgencyKOICA

Local GovernmentLG

Music Dance and DrammaMDD

Millennium Development GoalsMDGs

Ministry of Education and SportsMoES

Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic DevelopmentMoFPED

Memorandum of UnderstandingMoU

Medium Term Expenditure FrameworkMTEF

National Assessment of Progress in EducationNAPE

National Curriculum Development CentreNCDC

National Council for Higher EducationNCHE

National Council for SportsNCS

Non-Formal EducationNFE

Non-Governmental OrganisationsNGOs

National High Altitude Training CentreNHATC

National Social Security FundNSSF

National Teachers’ CollegesNTCs

Non-Tax RevenueNTR

Ordinary Level'O' Level

Office Of the Prime MinisterOPM

Public Accounts CommitteePAC

Poverty Action FundPAF

Pay As You EarnPAYE

Pupil Book RatioPBR

Project Coordination UnitPCU

Procurement and Disposal UnitPDU

Physical Education and SportPES

Presidential Initiative on Aids Strategy for Communication to the YouthPIASCY

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Primary Leaving ExaminationPLE

Pre-primary and Primary EducationPPE

Public Private PartnershipsPPP

Psychosocial Care and SupportPPS

Private Schools and InstitutionsPSI

Primary Teachers CollegesPTCs

Primary Teacher EducationPTE

Public Universities Joint Admissions BoardPUJAB

Quality Enhancement InitiativeQEI

Regional Psychosocial Care and Support InitiativeREPSSI

Secondary EducationSE

Secondary Science Education and Mathematics TeachersSESEMAT

School Facilities GrantSFG

School Health and Reproductive ProgrammeSHRP

Special Needs EducationSNE

School Of Clinical OfficersSOCO

Science and Technology equipment Production UnitSTEPU

Teacher Development and Management SystemTDMS

Teacher Instructor Education TrainingTIET

Technical InstitutesTis

Top Management MeetingTMM

The Right of Children to EducationTRACE

Technical SchoolsTSs

Teacher Training Initiative for Sub-Saharan AfricaTTISSA

Technical, Vocational and Educational TrainingTVET

Uganda Atheletic FederationUAF

Uganda Allied Health Examination BoardUAHEB

Uganda Business and Technical Examination BoardUBTEB

Uganda College of CommerceUCC

Uganda Certificate of EducationUCE

Uganda Common Wealth SchemeUCWS

Uganda Association of Private Vocational InstitutionsUGAPRIV

Uganda Manufacturers AssociationUMA

Uganda Muslim AssociationUMTA

Uganda National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturaUNATCOM-UNE

Uganda National Teachers' UnionUNATU

Uganda National Examination BoardUNEB

United Nations’ Children’s Education FundUNICEF

Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examination BoardUNMEB

Uganda National Students AssociationUNSA

Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions ActUOTIA

Universal Primary EducationUPE

Uganda Petroleum Institute KigumbaUPIK

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Universal Post O Level Education and TrainingUPOLET

Universal Post Primary Education and TrainingUPPET

Uganda Primary Schools Sports and Games AssociationUPSSGA

United States Agency for International DevelopmentUSAID

Universal Secondary EducationUSE

Uganda ShillingsUshs

Uganda Secondary Schools Sports AssociationUSSSA

Uganda Technical CollegeUTC

Vocational Training InstituteVTI

World Anti-doping AssociationWADA

World Food ProgrammeWFP

YearYr

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Structure of the Ministerial Policy Statement

The Ministerial Policy Statement is structured by Vote, as follows:

This section sets out past performance and future plans for Central and Local Government Votes in

more detail. It is structured as follows for each Vote: A Vote Overview sets out key details of the

vote, including past performance, future plans and key performance issues to be addressed including

costing implications.

Annex Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses

• Vote Overview

• Vote Annexes

Vote Functions

“Each Minister shall cause to be prepared and submitted to Parliament a Policy Statement of the relevant

Ministry on the preliminary [budget] estimates .... by the 30th day of June in each year”. Budget Act 2001,

Section 6 (1)

Structure

Since the FY2014/15 budget cycle, the preparation of sector BFPs, Ministerial Policy Statements and

Budget Estimates centre around the notion of Vote Functions. A Vote Function is a set of programmes,

projects, and Local Government Grants, defining the roles and responsibilities of a vote/institution, and

contributing towards the attainment of vote and overall sector objectives.

As such, a Vote Function provides detailed information on centralised services, by capturing allocations to

Central Ministries and Stand Alone Votes, and decentralised services funded via grants to Local

Governments

Provides details of approved staff structure for each programme and project (including names of staff

and vacant posts). This is clearly demonstrated in the form of an organogram.

• Staff Establishment Structure

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Executive Summary

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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,

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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

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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.

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V1: Vote Overview

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V2: Vote Performance for FY 2015/16 and Planned Outputs for FY 2016/17

(i) Past Vote Outputs

This section describes past vote performance and planned Outputs, in terms of key vote outputs

BASIC EDUCATION VOTE FUNCTION

Funds for monitoring and support supervision of selected UPE schools were disbursed to enhance provision

of quality UPE. Contract staff salaries were paid to all the 24 contract staff (5% up on previous year) under

World Food Program (WFP) based in Karamoja. 210 seedlings for different categories were obtained, as

well as 1,855Kgs of Cow Peas seeds, 15 spray pumps and 110 hand hoes.

Grants for support of 540 pupils were provided as well as supervision and monitoring of Laroo school.

However, only 4 members of staff were paid to offer support supervision and monitoring of Laroo school.

This is because the funds earmarked for Laroo school were inadequate. The quarterly releases totaling to

3.55bn (71%) 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 end

the vices to ensure all children stay in school and complete the full cycle of education. A draft report on

developing indicators for tracking gender mainstreaming in the education sector is available. The Terms of

Reference for the development of the national Menstrual Hygiene Management manual were approved.

District dialogues with district leaders, Political heads, religious and cultural leaders, DEOs, CCTs, Head

teachers, SMC representatives, Senior women and male teachers in Luweero district were carried out to

develop strategies to tackle the vices of early/forced marriages, child mothers and teenage pregnancy

issues.150 senior women and male teachers and CCTs were mentored and trained in making local sanitary

towels and menstrual Hygiene management and each received materials to go back and train the girls in

their schools on making 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 were

completed. 5 pieces of Embossers for 5 SNE schools was completed. Due to limited resources, however,

signing of contracts for supply and delivery of P1 and P2 assorted instructional materials was postponed to

next FY 2016/17.

UPE primary schools were monitored to ascertain the state and management of Instructional Materials to

upturn awareness of stake holders on Instruction materials in schools.12 members of staff were paid to

monitor/provide support of P1-P3 classes in 5 private schools as well as35 ECD centers and nursery schools

in some districts. However, funds were inadequate to fully facilitate staff to monitor schools in districts of

their jurisdiction.

Under TRACE, outputs for the activities were not implemented due to inadequate funds.

Under Emergency construction of Primary schools, schools under construction & rehabilitation were

supported and monitored and Staff facilitated with welfare items. 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. Also, activities of the Senior Presidential Education Advisor were

facilitated. Steering committee meetings have been held and attended.

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 Primers, 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 Primers, Teacher 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.

Preparatory activities for EGRA including development of the Test Frameworks, competencies, item

specifications, construction of instruments, paneling items, pre-testing of instruments were done. Audience

Building sessions were conducted in a sample of 40 districts to publicize the project activities.

Preliminary 2015/16 Performance

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013A 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 was conducted,

and at 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 process in school leadership and management.

SECONDARY EDUCATION VOTE FUNCTION

For the payment of Allowances for the Korean teachers; partial payment of salaries was effected for the

Korean teachers for April – June 2015. The training on Disaster Managementwas 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.

Fundswere defrayed from item 070201 (Policies, laws, guidelines plans and strategies) and item 070251

(USE Tuition Support) andtransferred to item 070203 (monitoring and supervision of secondary schools)

for thepropermanagement of nationalexaminations. National adjudication of the 2015 East African Essay

Competitions,as well as the East African Games and secondary schools music, dance and dramawere

facilitated.

Under the Private Schools and Institutions Department, 2 workshops were held in Mbale and Lira

respectively. One workshop was held in Masaka district to disseminate revised guidelines for

USE/UPOLET implementation. The balance of funds from Lunch and Kilometerage allowances was spent

on fuel for C/PSI to ease movement as quarterly fuel was not given. Additional funds were spent on the

workshop which was held in Masaka

For monitoring USE placements in private schools, to 92non- USE schools and 12 USE/UPOLET schools

were monitored and given support supervision. Additionally, 168 schools, both USE and Non-USE were

given support supervision

Under Development of Secondary Education,allowances and fuel refund were paid to 50 engineering

assistants to monitoring construction works. Support supervision was also provided to student leaders on

leadership and peaceful conflict resolutions in the Northern and Western Regions. For the maintenance of

solar energy packages in 140 post primary schools conducted, funds were transferred to Energy for Rural

Transformation to cover the maintenance of Solar equipment in 125 government secondary schools.Funds

were committed for procurementof Senior One & Senior two Chemistry practical science manuals and

Teachers‟ guides.

A sharing 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.

The election of SESEMAT Regional Management Committees was held, as well as training for 1,904

Science and Mathematics Teachers in the Mid-West and South West SESEMAT regions. Also, the Board of

Governors for 32 Government secondary schools was established. A Data collection exercise on transfer

petitions for secondary school teachers was carried out.

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. curriculum and NFE face-to-face training were not

carried out. Only 4 CPTCs carried out monitoring of NFE trained teachers. Funding was also insufficient to

cover all the targeted 15 schools supporting learners with special needs (10 schools were monitored).

Subvention grants to 100 institutions supporting learners with special needs were transferred. 5,000 learners

benefited from this fund and scholarship for 1 student with visual impairment in Iganga S.S. for his senior 3

second term tuition.

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. Due to limited funds, only 44 CCTs, inspectors of schools

and DEOs from PTCs from the central region were trained. Sign language training for 65 teachers from

Mbale and Wakiso Schools for the Deaf to develop basic sign language was carried out.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING VOTE FUNCTION

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0136,000 copies of information guide for S4 leavers & 659 copies of the Career Guidance Handbook were

obtained. Career talks were conducted in only 80 educational institutions and pre-placement follow-up.

Support supervision was conducted in 50 educational institutions. Funds were limited to obtain services and

supplies to conduct placement/admission of P.7 and S.4 leavers in 2016,and to also carry out 14 Monitoring

and supervision exercises in Mbale SSD and other SNE institutions/s.

HIGHER EDUCATION VOTE FUNCTION

Funds were disbursed to UPIK for training activities for the 3rd semester of the 3rd Intake. Construction of

a Firefighting yard is under way. 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 fun