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Department Head
KIYINGI FREDRICK KINOBE
DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER (DEO)
Department’s Mandate
To oversee education, training, and development of the young generation, turning them into responsible citizens and leaders.
Strategic Direction
Build and maintain capacity in education services, improve service delivery per national education policies, and ensure equal access to quality education through infrastructure and service improvements.
Core Functions
- Supervise primary, secondary, and tertiary education institutions (1,692 primary schools, numerous secondary schools).
- Ensure compliance with national education standards.
- Improve educational infrastructure (e.g., classrooms, latrines).
- Promote sports development in schools.
- Monitor academic performance and national examination results. Key Services:
- Management of primary, secondary, and vocational education.
- Construction of VIP pit latrines for improved sanitation in schools.
- Support for national examinations (PLE, UCE, UACE), where Wakiso excels nationally.
- Teacher training and capacity building.
- Sports programs to foster talent development.
Core Values
- Equity and Inclusiveness: Ensure equal access to quality education for all learners, regardless of gender, disability, location, or socioeconomic background.
- Excellence and Quality: Strive to achieve the highest standards in teaching, learning, school management, and educational outcomes.
- Integrity: Uphold honesty, ethical conduct, and professionalism in the delivery of education services.
- Accountability: Take responsibility for educational performance, use of resources, and compliance with policies and standards.
- Innovation and Creativity: Promote new ideas, technologies, and teaching methods to improve learning and adapt to changing educational needs.
- Respect and Discipline: Foster a culture of mutual respect, discipline, and responsibility among learners, teachers, and education managers.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work in partnership with schools, parents, communities, and stakeholders to support holistic education development.
- Learner-Centeredness: Prioritize the needs, rights, and development of learners in all education programs and decisions.
- Sustainability: Promote practices and policies that ensure the long-term success and relevance of education initiatives.
- Transparency: Maintain openness in decision-making, reporting, and the management of education services.