Roofings Group is investing Shs3.5 billion to redevelop Kasubi Family Primary School in Kampala, a project that will reconstruct the KCCA-managed institution in phases to enhance learning conditions for pupils in the surrounding area. The first phase, comprising 14 classrooms for the primary section, is about 80% complete, according to the company, with overall project implementation having reached approximately 50%.
The company is financing the redevelopment entirely from its own resources as part of its commitment to supporting communities beyond its core manufacturing operations, according to Abasa, a representative of Roofings Group. The first phase is expected to be completed soon, allowing pupils to move into the new classrooms while work on remaining facilities continues. Pupils are currently studying in temporary structures, and the existing buildings will be demolished once the new primary school section is ready.
The second phase, scheduled to begin in November 2026, will expand school facilities to include a kindergarten, multipurpose hall, staff quarters, sick bay, bakery and landscaped grounds. Project lead Lucky Ninsiima said the investment was intended to improve the school's physical infrastructure as well as the quality of education and teaching at the institution. Land-related challenges affecting the project have been resolved in partnership with KCCA, allowing construction to proceed.
Roofings Group selected Kasubi Family Primary School after its leadership assessed the institution's condition and the needs of the surrounding community. The redevelopment forms part of the company'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 approximately 30 scholarships every term to high-performing learners and children from families unable to afford school fees.
For KCCA, the redevelopment offers an opportunity to upgrade an existing public education facility through private-sector financing. The planned kindergarten, health facility and multipurpose hall are expected to broaden the school's capacity to serve learners as the redevelopment progresses. 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.