The training across five districts and Fort Portal City aims to strengthen practical science teaching and improve learning outcomes in primary schools.
A total of 344 primary school teachers across the Tooro Region have been trained in the effective use of materials in the Primary Science Kit, in an initiative aimed at strengthening practical, learner-centred science teaching and improving the quality of science education in Uganda’s primary schools.
The training, conducted across Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Ntoroko and Bunyangabu districts, as well as Fort Portal City, equipped teachers with the knowledge and practical skills to use the science kit materials effectively during classroom instruction.
The initiative supports efforts by the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), in collaboration with River Flow International (RIFI), to promote hands-on science learning and help teachers move away from predominantly theoretical teaching towards practical experimentation and learner participation.
Strong Teacher Mobilization Across the region
Kyenjojo District recorded the highest attendance in the Tooro Region, with teachers from 40 schools mobilised to participate in the training held on Monday, 12 October 2026, at Nyantungo Primary School.
The successful mobilisation was attributed to the efforts of the District Education Officer, Mr. Karamagi Amos, whose coordination ensured that the training venue was filled.
Fort Portal City also registered strong participation, with teachers gathering at Buhing Primary School. The successful turnout was supported by the mobilisation efforts of Mr. Tumwesigye JB, demonstrating the importance of effective coordination between education authorities and schools in implementing teacher development initiatives.
In Bunyangabu District, teachers convened at St. John’s Primary School in Yelya, Kibiito Town Council, for the training. Ntoroko District also recorded participation, with teachers gathering on Friday, 16 October 2026.
In Kamwenge District, the training took place at Mirambi K Primary School on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Meanwhile, the training in Kabarole District, which had initially been scheduled for Tuesday, 13 October, was postponed to Monday, 19 October 2026, with teachers gathering at Kibuk.
The participation across the region reflects the commitment of education stakeholders to equipping teachers with the practical competencies needed to deliver effective science lessons.
Making science practical in primary schools
The Primary Science Kit provides teaching and learning materials that enable teachers to demonstrate scientific concepts through experiments, observations and hands-on activities. When effectively integrated into lessons, these materials help learners connect classroom theory with real-life experiences, develop curiosity and strengthen their problem-solving skills.
Through the training, teachers were supported to understand how to handle and use the available materials to facilitate practical lessons, encourage learner participation and make science more engaging and accessible.
Effective use of the kits is particularly important in primary education, where learners benefit from observing scientific processes and participating in guided experiments rather than relying solely on explanations from textbooks or the chalkboard.
The training also underscores the importance of equipping teachers with the skills to translate the availability of instructional materials into meaningful classroom experiences.
Strengthening education through collaboration
The successful rollout of the training across the Tooro Region highlights the contribution of district education leaders, school administrators and other stakeholders in supporting teacher professional development.
The strong attendance, particularly in Kyenjojo District and Fort Portal City, demonstrates the value of coordinated mobilisation in ensuring that teachers benefit from capacity-building opportunities.
As schools continue to integrate practical science into everyday teaching, the effective use of Primary Science Kits is expected to contribute to more interactive lessons, improved learner engagement and a stronger foundation in scientific knowledge and skills.
Through its collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, River Flow International continues to support initiatives that promote practical science teaching and strengthen teachers’ capacity to deliver learner-centred education.
The training of 344 teachers in the Tooro Region marks another step towards making science practical, accessible and engaging for primary school learners across Uganda.
