By Eye Media Uganda | Kamuli | September 2, 2026
At least 74 schoolgirls in Kamuli District became pregnant during the second term of 2026, prompting concern among educationists and local authorities.
On September 1, 2026, Kamuli District Principal Education Officer Mr. Aaron Gwolaba revealed the figures while addressing headteachers at Kamuli Township Primary School.
Mr. Gwolaba said Kagumba Seed School registered 23 cases, Nabwigulu Seed School recorded 21, while Buzaaya Primary School registered 30.
The three schools alone recorded a combined 74 cases, while Kitayunjwa Seed School had not yet been assessed despite being considered at risk.
The revelation has renewed concern about teenage pregnancy in Kamuli, a district that has repeatedly struggled with child marriage, school dropout and other threats to girls’ education.
Mr. Gwolaba said the government was considering mandatory pregnancy testing in government-funded primary and secondary schools at the beginning and end of every term.
He asked headteachers to cooperate with education officials in collecting accurate statistics and ensuring affected learners receive the necessary support.
A secondary-school teacher, who spoke anonymously, partly blamed weak supervision by school authorities.
The teacher alleged that some teachers develop inappropriate relationships with learners and called for stronger counselling, guidance and monitoring in schools.
Kamuli Deputy Resident District Commissioner Mr. Adonia Mafumo Wansadha described the figures as alarming and demanded a stronger campaign against teenage pregnancy.
Mr. Mafumo said his office would work with the police, local leaders and education authorities to protect children and hold offenders accountable.
He also warned parents against keeping children away from school despite the availability of free education under the Universal Primary Education and Universal Secondary Education programmes.
The Deputy RDC said parents who repeatedly refuse to enrol their children could face legal action.
He further warned families against arranging marriages involving underage girls after they become pregnant.
Mr. Mafumo said patrol teams would monitor suspected child-marriage ceremonies and ensure that all people implicated are investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Teenage pregnancy remains a major threat to girls’ education because it contributes to school dropout and limits learners’ future opportunities.
