By Eumu Emmanuel
Dokolo District authorities have handed over eight school construction and renovation sites to contractors, valued at over UGX 800 million. The projects aim to improve learning environments and boost educational standards across the district.
The awarded projects include Kachung Primary School, where four classroom blocks will be renovated at UGX 32 million by Capillarity Consult Limited. Amonoloco Primary School will also see the renovation of four classroom blocks at UGX 27 million by Ms. Veronica Consult Limited. Bardyang Primary School will have two classroom blocks renovated at UGX 32 million by Parvard Consult Limited. Tetugu Primary School will receive a new five-stance toilet at UGX 27 million by Tomsan Uganda Limited. Amuda Primary School will also get a new five-stance toilet at UGX 27 million by Parvard Consult Limited. Adwoki Primary School will have four classroom blocks renovated at UGX 36 million by Ok Noah Investment Limited. Akolodong Primary School will see the renovation of two classroom blocks at UGX 32 million by Amuway SMC Investment Limited. Dokolo Primary School will have five classroom blocks renovated at UGX 58 million by Canaganda Investment Limited.
Contractors, including Odur Tom, Menya Stephen, Ambrose Alani, and Odongo Emmanuel, pledged to deliver quality work, maintain professional standards, and ensure value for money throughout the renovation process. Engineer Codeos Okello, the District Site Supervisor, warned against shoddy work, emphasizing the need for contractors to adhere to approved Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and deliver projects as designed. “We will not tolerate substandard work. Contractors must adhere to the agreed specifications to ensure long-lasting structures,” Okello emphasized.
Joan Bua, Secretary for Works and Technical Services, encouraged contractors to engage local laborers to create employment opportunities and foster community involvement. She also called on residents to support the contractors by assisting with necessary materials. “Local communities should work closely with contractors to ensure smooth and timely project delivery,” Bua added.
James Otto Apili, the LC5 Chairperson of Dokolo District, warned contractors that those found delivering substandard work would face legal action. “We will not hesitate to arrest and remand any contractor who compromises the quality of these essential projects,” Otto declared.
Barbara Akech, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Dokolo, appealed to local leaders, including LC1s, LC2s, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), and School Management Committees (SMCs), to closely monitor the construction progress and ensure accountability. “Community leaders must supervise these projects to ensure they meet the required standards and serve our children effectively,” Akech urged.
