Roofings Group has committed Shs3.5 billion to redevelop Kasubi Family Primary School in Kampala, financing the phased reconstruction of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)-managed institution to improve learning conditions for children in the surrounding community.
The first phase, which comprises 14 classrooms for the primary section, is about 80% complete, according to the company. Overall implementation of the project has reached approximately 50%.
Abasa, a representative of Roofings Group, said the company was financing the redevelopment entirely from its own resources as part of its commitment to supporting communities beyond its core manufacturing business.
The company expects the first phase to be completed soon, allowing pupils to move into the new classrooms as work on the remaining facilities continues.
The second phase, scheduled to begin in November 2026, will expand the school’s facilities to include a kindergarten, multipurpose hall, staff quarters, sick bay, bakery, canteen and landscaped grounds.
Project lead Lucky Ninsiima said the investment was intended to improve not only the school’s physical infrastructure but also the quality of education and teaching at the institution.
She said pupils were currently studying in temporary structures while construction progressed. The existing buildings are expected to be demolished once the new primary school section is ready, creating space for the next stage of redevelopment.
Abasa said Roofings Group selected Kasubi Family Primary School after its leadership assessed the institution’s condition and the needs of the surrounding community. He added that land-related challenges affecting the project had been resolved in partnership with KCCA, allowing construction to proceed.
The redevelopment forms part of Roofings Group’s Forever Education initiative, one of three corporate social responsibility pillars alongside Forever Forestry and Forever Health.
The company also supports St Peter’s School in Namanve and provides about 30 scholarships every term to high-performing learners and children from families unable to afford school fees.
Through the Kasubi project, the company is seeking to improve the physical learning environment while expanding the facilities available to pupils and the wider community.
The planned kindergarten, health facility and multipurpose hall are expected to broaden the school’s capacity to serve learners as the redevelopment progresses.
The investment comes amid continuing efforts to improve education infrastructure and expand access to suitable learning facilities. Adequate classrooms and supporting services can help create a better environment for learning, although the long-term benefits also depend on effective school management, maintenance and the quality of teaching.
For KCCA, the redevelopment offers an opportunity to upgrade an existing public education facility through private-sector financing.
The project’s ultimate impact will depend on the completion of the planned facilities and the school’s ability to translate improved infrastructure into better learning outcomes.