The future of education in Buliisa District has received a major boost after TotalEnergies EP Uganda, in partnership with World Vision Uganda, officially handed over newly constructed and rehabilitated classrooms, teachers’ houses, and improved sanitation facilities to Kirama and Kisomere primary schools.
The handover marks the successful completion of the Infrastructure Improvement and Institutional Capacity Building Project, part of TotalEnergies’ 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support to the district.
The initiative aims to enhance learning outcomes, strengthen school management, and promote youth inclusion and education across the Albertine region.
Under the project, Kisomere Primary School received 11 rehabilitated classrooms, six new classrooms, 10 new latrine units, and an eight-unit staff house.
Kirama Primary School benefited from 10 rehabilitated classrooms, 10 latrine units, and an eight-unit staff house—a development expected to address overcrowding and improve hygiene and teacher welfare.
Beyond infrastructure, the project also focused on capacity building. More than 90 teachers across lower Buliisa were trained in child protection, reproductive health, and child retention, while 2,625 textbooks were supplied for learners in Primary Five to Primary Seven.
Additionally, school management and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) committees received training in leadership and governance, and local education stakeholders were equipped with skills to reintegrate teenage mothers and other adolescent dropouts into formal education.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Philippe Groueix, General Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda, underscored the company’s long-term commitment to education and community empowerment.
“Today, as we hand over this infrastructure, we celebrate a vision in action where strategic partnerships and investment in education lay the foundation for resilient, informed, and empowered communities,” Groueix said.
“By enhancing learning environments, empowering teachers and school managers, and providing essential resources, we are preparing the next generation to actively contribute to the development of their communities.”
Jeremiah Nyagah, the National Director of World Vision Uganda, praised the project’s impact on school performance and community cohesion.
“Teacher effectiveness has greatly improved, supported by professional development and better living conditions,” Nyagah said.
“School governance has also been strengthened, encouraging community involvement and accountability. Most importantly, reintegrating vulnerable adolescents—especially girls—into school is helping reverse cycles of exclusion and inequality.”
Buliisa District Education Officer, Kiza Kasangati Taison, commended both organizations for their support, noting that the new facilities will significantly improve learning and teaching conditions. “These facilities will go a long way in creating a more conducive learning environment for our children while easing the burden on our teachers,” Kasangati said.
Tommy Okello, Headteacher of Kisomere Primary School, said the project has transformed the school’s outlook and morale.
“We are deeply grateful for this support,” Okello said. “For us at Kisomere, this partnership marks a turning point—it has strengthened our capacity and inspired both teachers and learners to aim higher.”
The project complements other CSR initiatives by TotalEnergies in the Albertine region, including 377 secondary school scholarships for academically gifted students, 100 nursing and midwifery scholarships, and youth skilling programs.
The company has also distributed over 7,000 solar lamps to households and local institutions, supported health facilities, and helped more than 10,000 households through agricultural development programs.
As Buliisa continues to evolve as one of Uganda’s key oil and gas regions, initiatives like this underscore the role of corporate partnerships in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and educated communities.
