Kyamakanda Secondary School
| Kyamakanda Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Buyanja Town Council 0°49′23″S 29°58′06″E / 0.8230085°S 29.9682301°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Denomination | Church of Uganda |
| Established | 1984 |
| Founder | Canon Ben Kwikiriza |
School district | Rukungiri District |
| Oversight | Venerable Polycarp Katwesigye |
| Headmaster | David Turyamusiima Kapiira |
| Affiliation | Kyamakanda Archdeaconry |
Kyamakanda Secondary School (also known as Kyamakanda Senior Secondary School) is a secondary school located in Buyanja Town Council, Rukungiri District, in the Western Region of Uganda.It has both O level and A level with both boys and girls.[1][2] The school is situated in the village of Kyamakanda, near other educational institutions including Kyamakanda Primary School and Rukungiri Technical Institute Kyamakanda.[3][1][2]
History
Kyamakanda Secondary School was founded in 1984 by Canon Ben Kwikiriza, who served as the school's first head teacher.[4] The school was established on a strong church foundation and has been operating under the oversight of the Kyamakanda Archdeaconry of the Church of Uganda.[5] In October 2024, the school celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of educational service to the community.[4]
Administration
The current head teacher of Kyamakanda Secondary School is David Turyamusiima Kapiira.[5] The school operates under the oversight of Venerable Polycarp Katwesigye, Archdeacon of Kyamakanda Archdeaconry, who serves as the school's overseer.[5] The school maintains close relationships with other local educational institutions, including Kyamakanda Primary School, whose head teacher Adonia Byaruhanga has noted that many of their students excel in UNEB examinations and later join Kyamakanda Secondary School.[5]
Infrastructure and Development
The school faces ongoing infrastructure challenges, with the head teacher highlighting the lack of adequate buildings and facilities.[4] Since its inception, parents have been responsible for all construction efforts, as the government has not provided funding for building construction. During the school's 40th anniversary celebrations in October 2024, over 51 million shillings were raised through fundraising efforts to support the school's development initiatives.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Kyamakanda S.S Student Tops Rukungiri District with Perfect 20 Points in 2024 UACE Results". 91.8 Boona FM. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- 1 2 www.education.go.ug. Ministry of Education & Sports http://education.go.ug/files/downloads/government_secondary.pdf. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Mindat.org. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kyamakanda Secondary School Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Education". Country Radio FM. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kyamakanda Secondary School to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Fundraising". 91.8 Boona FM. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2025.