DCAO Calls for Improved Service Delivery During Mende Sub-county Monitoring Visit

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) has conducted a monitoring visit to Mende Sub-county as part of an ongoing district-wide exercise to assess project implementation and service deliver
During the visit, the DCAO met with sub-county staff to review the performance of key government programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), Emyooga, and the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE).
Sub-county Chief Administrative Officer Prossy Nakintu reported steady progress, highlighting the phased completion of the administration block. However, she raised concerns over persistent challenges, including critical staffing shortages, delays in infrastructure projects, and poor education performance.
Education remains a key concern, with government schools recording only three First Grade passes. The situation has been largely attributed to a severe shortage of teachers, with some schools operating with as few as three staff members. Local leaders recommended the assessment and absorption of private teachers serving in government-aided schools into public service to bridge the staffing gap.
Infrastructure development, particularly in the roads sector, has also experienced delays, mainly due to late deployment of district equipment despite completed procurement processes.
As part of the field inspection, the DCAO visited Kabbabi Primary School, where construction of a four-classroom block by Matsazan Company Limited is underway. The project has reached wall plate level and is progressing well. However, the school faces significant staffing challenges, with an enrolment of 480 pupils served by only three teachers.
At Mabombwe Church of Uganda Primary School, a two-classroom block being constructed by SkyLight General Services Limited is at 75 percent completion, with roofing finalized. The contractor was commended for quality work and steady progress. Nonetheless, the school faces stormwater management challenges due to its terrain, posing a risk to the new structures and requiring urgent intervention.
Under the Parish Development Model, the sub-county has achieved 100 percent disbursement of funds, reflecting strong programme implementation.
In his remarks, the DCAO urged sub-county officials to strengthen data reporting systems, ensure effective utilization of road funds, and sustain efforts to improve service delivery across all sectors.