Kampala, Uganda — July 30, 2026: The Education Service Commission (ESC) has redesignated hundreds of teaching and technical personnel to new appointments across vocational training institutions and technical schools, while one Assistant Instructor has been retired on medical grounds.
The changes are contained in a notice dated July 29, 2026, signed by Mohammed Kaaya on behalf of the Secretary of the Education Service Commission.
The Commission said the decision was made in accordance with Articles 167, 168 and 172 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995.
According to the notice, the affected personnel whose names appear on the attached lists have been redesignated in appointment to the posts indicated against their names.
The concerned staff have been directed to contact the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, for issuance of their relevant appointment letters.
Head Instructors and Health Tutors redesignated
Among the personnel affected are staff appointed to specialised positions at vocational and technical institutions.
Kabatesi M. Rugayyah, listed under Bbowa Community Polytechnic, has been redesignated as Head Instructor.
At Jinja Vocational Training Institute, Kunja Joanita has been redesignated as a Health Tutor.
The bulk of the changes, however, affect personnel appointed as Assistant Instructors across technical and vocational institutions in different parts of Uganda.
Long list of Assistant Instructors affected
The ESC notice lists Assistant Instructors from institutions including Pacer Community Polytechnic in Pakwach District, Mbigiti Memorial Technical Institute in Bugiri, Omuga Technical School, Iganga Technical Institute, St. Kizito Technical Institute Madera, Uganda Martyrs Technical Institute Nyarushanje, Lwengo Technical Institute, Arua Technical Institute, Nyamitanga Technical Institute and Dokolo Technical Institute, among others.
The list continues across institutions in several areas, including Rukungiri, Buhimba, Kibatsi, Ntinda, Lake Katwe, Kiryandongo, Masulita, Bukooli, Kabira, Kumi, Kaliro, Mbale, Abim, Kitagata, Gombe, Nakawa, Nakapiripirit, Kakira, Tororo and Mubende.
Among those listed as Assistant Instructors are Oule Joseph, Mosinghi Jackson, Alobo Daphine Racheal, Okwakol Gilbert Peter, Ajuk Albert, Hamya Amos, Nalubega Faridah Kamoga, Aikiriza James, Achieng Rukiah, Arinaitwe Moses, Okello Geofrey and Maaji Alex.
Others include Ejang Mercy, Muhumuza Merable, Odero Tonny, Wakabi Keneth, Okuja Calvin, Businge Eric, Mucunguzi John, Atwiine Alex, Kayendeke Wakala Darphine, Acidiri Moses, Oluk Daniel and Twinomugisha Oscah.
The list extends to personnel such as Akena Keneth, Okiror Samuel, Nasige Justine Lufujja, Mugisha Henry, Tugume Geoffrey, Ainomujuni Simeo, Masereka Julius, Aturinda Patience, Muganzi Gilbert and Nyerinde Jeremiah.
Workshop attendants make up the largest group
The notice also contains an extensive list of personnel redesignated as Workshop Attendants at technical and vocational institutions.
The affected staff are spread across institutions including Nkoko Memorial Technical Institute, Kabasanda Technical Institute, Kibatsi Technical Institute, Moyo Technical Institute, St. Peter’s Vocational Training Institute Mubende, Abia Memorial Technical Institute, Iganga Technical Institute, Namisindwa Technical School, Amugo Agro Technical Institute, Nawanyago Technical Institute and Masulita Vocational Training Center.
Other institutions represented include Sasiira Technical Institute, Wera Technical School, Katakwi Technical School, Kisoro Technical Institute, Nyakatare Technical Institute, St. Kizito Technical School Mabonwa, Rweiziringiro Technical Institute, Kaberamaido Technical Institute, Kitgum Technical Institute, Rugando Technical Institute, Pejule Technical School, Kilak Corner Technical Institute and Kotido Technical Institute.
The list also covers personnel from Lumino Community Polytechnic, Arua Technical Institute Ragem, Amelo Technical Institute, Butaleja Technical Institute, Kakira Community Technical Institute, Mubende Community Polytechnic, Apac Technical School, St. Kizito Technical School Kitovu, Lyantonde Technical Institute, Ngugo Technical School and Rukore Community Polytechnic.
Further appointments include workshop attendants from Kihanda Technical School, Olio Community Polytechnic, Kalongo Technical Institute, Kaliro Technical Institute, Ora Technical Institute, Lwengo Technical Institute, Lake Katwe Technical Institute, Basoga Nsadhu Memorial Technical Institute, Bukomero Technical Institute, Birembo War Men Technical Institute and Kisomoro Technical Institute.
The list continues to include personnel from Lokopio Hills Technical Institute, Tororo Technical Institute, Kammengo Technical Institute, Lugogo Vocational Training Institute, Kiryandongo Technical Institute, Kumi Technical Institute, Nyamango Technical Institute, Jinja Vocational Training Institute, Kapchorwa Technical Institute, Namasale Technical School and Kabale Technical Institute.
Other institutions named in the notice include Kakiika Technical School, Bukooli Technical School, Bukedea Technical School, Inde Technical Institute, Nagwere Technical School, Kihihi Community Polytechnic, Rukungiri Technical Institute, Acaba Technical School, Buhimba Technical Institute, Katonga Technical Institute, St. Peter’s Bukalagi Technical Institute, Nawanyago Technical Institute, Kyamuhanga Technical Institute, Kabira Technical Institute, Omugo Technical Institute and Nakaseke Technical Institute.
One staff member retired on medical grounds
Separately, the Commission announced the retirement on medical grounds of Justus Byamukama, an Assistant Instructor.
The retirement is contained in the same Education Service Commission decision announcing the redesignations.
The ESC has instructed all personnel affected by the changes to contact the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, for issuance of the relevant letters.
The notice is part of the Commission’s mandate over Uganda’s teaching service and comes as the country continues to strengthen technical and vocational education and training institutions.
What affected staff need to do
The Education Service Commission has directed all personnel named in the notice to contact the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports, to obtain their respective appointment or related letters.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Redesignation of Appointment
Bbowa Community Polytechnic
Kabatesi M. Rugayyah – Head Instructor (T/98/014)
Jinja Vocational Training Institute
- Kunja Joanita – Health Tutor
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS
Pacer Community Polytechnic, Pakwach District
- Oule Joseph – Assistant Instructor (15571587623047)
Mbigiti Memorial Technical Institute, Bugiri District
- Mosinghi Jackson – Assistant Instructor
Omuga Technical School
- Alobo Daphine Racheal – Assistant Instructor (35911696006319)
Iganga Technical Institute
- Okwakol Gilbert Peter – Assistant Instructor (26771558932905)
St. Kizito Technical Institute Madera
- Ajuk Albert – Assistant Instructor (17051741090952)
Uganda Martyrs Technical Institute Nyarushanje
- Hamya Amos – Assistant Instructor
Lwengo Technical Institute
- Nalubega Faridah Kamoga – Assistant Instructor (17051734088313)
Arua Technical Institute
- Aikiriza James – Assistant Instructor
- Achieng Rukiah – Assistant Instructor
Nyamitanga Technical Institute
- Arinaitwe Moses – Assistant Instructor
Dokolo Technical Institute
- Okello Geofrey – Assistant Instructor
Barinyanga Technical School
- Maaji Alex – Assistant Instructor
Katakwi Technical School
- Ejang Mercy – Assistant Instructor
Kazinga Technical School
- Muhumuza Merable – Assistant Instructor
Moroto Technical Institute
- Odero Tonny – Assistant Instructor
Barionyo Agro Technical Institute
- Wakabi Keneth – Assistant Instructor
- Okuja Calvin – Assistant Instructor (46171583824031)
Lumino Community Polytechnic
- Businge Eric – Assistant Instructor
Gombe Community Polytechnic
- Mucunguzi John – Assistant Instructor (V/2010/1522)
Rweiziringiro Technical School
- Atwiine Alex – Assistant Instructor
Barinyanga Technical School
- Kayendeke Wakala Darphine – Assistant Instructor
Atiak Technical School
- Acidiri Moses – Assistant Instructor (V/2010/1522)
Okwang Technical Institute
- Oluk Daniel – Assistant Instructor
Burora Technical Institute
- Twinomugisha Oscah – Assistant Instructor
Nkoko Memorial Technical Institute
- Akena Keneth – Assistant Instructor
Namasale Technical School
- Okiror Samuel – Assistant Instructor
St. Joseph Technical Institute Kisubi
- Nasige Justine Lufujja – Assistant Instructor
- Mugisha Henry – Assistant Instructor
Rukungiri Technical Institute Kisubi
- Tugume Geoffrey – Assistant Instructor
- Ainomujuni Simeo – Assistant Instructor
- Masereka Julius – Assistant Instructor
- Aturinda Patience – Assistant Instructor
Ahamed Seguya Memorial Technical Institute
- Muganzi Gilbert – Assistant Instructor
Bumbaire Technical Institute
- Nyerinde Jeremiah – Assistant Instructor
Obyen Community Polytechnic
- Businge Nicholus – Assistant Instructor
- Ocaya Martin – Assistant Instructor
Ihunga Polytechnic Institute
- Asasira Carolyne – Assistant Instructor
- Atwinamatsiko Adinan – Assistant Instructor
Buhimba Technical Institute
- Thembo Simon – Assistant Instructor (V/2009/672)
- Tumwijukye Anthony – Assistant Instructor
Kibatsi Technical Institute
- Sabiiti Peter – Assistant Instructor
- Ndyaguma Onesmus – Assistant Instructor
Ntinda Vocational Training Institute
- Lubega Fredrick Masengere – Assistant Instructor
St. Kizito Technical Institute Madera
- Esaju Tom – Assistant Instructor
Lake Katwe Technical Institute
- Baguma Lawrence – Assistant Instructor
Amugo Agro Technical Institute
- Okeng Maxwel – Assistant Instructor
- Akuri Samuel – Assistant Instructor
Kiryandongo Technical Institute
- Ngura Lameck – Assistant Instructor
Bobi Community Polytechnic
- Olanya Charles – Assistant Instructor
- Mutamba Yoab – Assistant Instructor
Masulita Vocational Training Centre
- Odong Bob Anthony – Assistant Instructor
Kyamuhunga Technical Institute
- Mbabazi Annah – Assistant Instructor
Bukooli Technical School
- Nakahima Evalyn – Assistant Instructor
Kabira Technical Institute
- Ayebare Feona Moureen – Assistant Instructor
Lake Katwe Technical Institute
- Ogole Ronald – Assistant Instructor
Ogoali Technical Institute
- Opus Lawrence – Assistant Instructor
Nalwire Technical Institute
- Mugisa Clovis – Assistant Instructor
Rugando Technical Institute
- Asiimwe Jackin – Assistant Instructor
Kumi Technical Institute
- Okalany Julius – Assistant Instructor
Lutunku Community Polytechnic
- Muhwezi Bruno – Assistant Instructor
Kaliro Technical Institute
- Yeesa Judith – Assistant Instructor
- Alobo Fredrick – Assistant Instructor
- Mbabazi Jackline – Assistant Instructor
Mbale Municipality Community Polytechnic
- Tabingwa Ritah – Assistant Instructor
Ora Technical Institute
- Acenga Esther – Assistant Instructor
- Atukunda Samuel – Assistant Instructor
Abim Technical Institute
- Okello Jimmy – Assistant Instructor
- Ajok Molly – Assistant Instructor
Kitagata Farm Institute
- Musinguzi Maximo – Assistant Instructor
Gombe Community Polytechnic
- Nantamu Volonic – Assistant Instructor
Bukomero Technical Institute
- Aruto Emanuel Peter – Assistant Instructor
Basoga Nsadhu Memorial Technical Institute
- Nakasolo Veronica – Assistant Instructor
Apac Technical Institute
- Haloma Moses – Assistant Instructor
- Ikitoi Joyce Mary – Assistant Instructor
Nakawa Vocational Training College
- Kwagala Samuel – Assistant Instructor
Nakapiripirit Technical Institute
- Opwonya Samuel – Assistant Instructor
Uganda Martyrs Technical Institute, Nyarushanje
- Bashaija Fabiano – Assistant Instructor
Kakira Community Technical Institute
- Malagala Alexander – Assistant Instructor
Kilak Corner Technical Institute
- Aboku John Moses – Assistant Instructor
- Etengu John – Assistant Instructor
Kasodo Technical Institute
- Aciro Harriet – Assistant Instructor
- Sewera Justine – Assistant Instructor
Iyolwa Technical School
- Athochon Alfred – Assistant Instructor
Kibatsi Technical Institute
- Kansiime Emmanuel – Assistant Instructor
Kalongo Technical Institute
- Otole Daniel – Assistant Instructor
- Odoch Geoffrey – Assistant Instructor
Kammengo Technical Institute
- Ayebazibwe Lydia – Assistant Instructor
Butaleja Technical Institute
- Sanya Geofrey – Assistant Instructor
Burora Technical Institute
- Atwebembeire Ambrose – Assistant Instructor
Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba
- Ahimbisibwe David – Assistant Instructor
- Agaba Pius – Assistant Instructor
Nakaseke Technical Institute
- Kayongo Siraje – Assistant Instructor
Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
- Owomugisha Micheal Angel – Assistant Instructor
- Kyomuhangi Stellah – Assistant Instructor
- Mubangizi Ronald – Assistant Instructor
Tororo Technical Institute
- Obore Patrick – Assistant Instructor
St. Peter’s Vocational Training Institute, Mubende
- Musinguzi David – Assistant Instructor
WORKSHOP ATTENDANTS
Nkoko Memorial Technical Institute
- Nakibirige Ritah Diana – Workshop Attendant (CVTI/2012/029)
Kabasanda Technical Institute
- Swaga John Bwire – Workshop Attendant (T/2010/145)
- Baker Kawooya – Workshop Attendant
- Lonya Peter Abrahams – Workshop Attendant
Kibatsi Technical Institute
- Akankiza Edmond Arthur – Workshop Attendant (CVTI/2014/010)
Moyo Technical Institute
- Izati Mau Patrick – Workshop Attendant (T/2012/136)
St. Peter’s Vocational Training Institute, Mubende
- Adubango Nelson – Workshop Attendant (T/2013/086)
Abia Memorial Technical Institute
- Ongom Peter – Workshop Attendant (T/2012/180)
- Aceng Florence – Workshop Attendant
Col. Nasur Ezaruku Memorial Technical Institute
- Bayu Bosco – Workshop Attendant
Wera Technical School
- Erongot William – Workshop Attendant
Iganga Technical Institute
- Birungi Marion – Workshop Attendant
Namisindwa Technical School
- Khaweka Benon – Workshop Attendant
Amugo Agro Technical Institute
- Ayao Janet – Workshop Attendant
Nawanyago Technical Institute
- Opio Solomon – Workshop Attendant
Masulita Vocational Training Center
- Ssemugooma David – Workshop Attendant
Sasiira Technical Institute
- Marauni Robert – Workshop Attendant
- Mawerere Peter – Workshop Attendant
Masulita Vocational Training Center
- Bitali Sarah – Workshop Attendant
Wera Technical School
- Atim George – Workshop Attendant
Katakwi Technical School
- Elakas Michael – Workshop Attendant
Ahmed Seguya Memorial Technical Institute
- Kigongo Yurian – Workshop Attendant
Buhimba Technical Institute
- Eperu Julius Peter – Workshop Attendant
Kisoro Technical Institute
- Hafashimana Kenneth – Workshop Attendant
Nyakatare Technical Institute
- Bizimana Robert – Workshop Attendant
- Amaniyo Gloria – Workshop Attendant
St. Kizito Technical School, Mabonwa
- Turinawe Ambrose – Workshop Attendant
Rweiziringiro Technical Institute
- Byabajurizi Bruno – Workshop Attendant
Kaberamaido Technical Institute
- Nizeyimana Alex – Workshop Attendant
Kitgum Technical Institute
- Okullu Richard – Workshop Attendant
- Uyirwoth Collins – Workshop Attendant
Rugando Technical Institute
- Sabiiti Aquilinus – Workshop Attendant
Pejule Technical School
- Ogwang Francis – Workshop Attendant
Kilak Corner Technical Institute
- Okumu Charles Lowuc – Workshop Attendant
Kotido Technical Institute
- Opii Nicholas Ray – Workshop Attendant
Lumino Community Polytechnic
- Ocen John Wilson – Workshop Attendant
- Byansi Patrick – Workshop Attendant
- Opio Patrick – Workshop Attendant
Katakwi Technical School
- Achori Thomas – Workshop Attendant
Dokolo Technical School
- Obua Patrick – Workshop Attendant
Burora Technical Institute
- Tumusiime Augustus – Workshop Attendant
Barinyanga Technical School
- Obbo Paul – Workshop Attendant
- Okongo Esau – Workshop Attendant
- Owere Stephen – Workshop Attendant
- Musigire George – Workshop Attendant
St. Joseph’s Technical School, Kyarubingo
- Mucunguzi Maxim – Workshop Attendant
- Nuwagira Senscious – Workshop Attendant
Nyamango Technical Institute
- Sanya Collins – Workshop Attendant
Masulita Vocational Training Center
- Onyait Phillip – Workshop Attendant
Arua Technical Institute Ragem
- Mambi Moses – Workshop Attendant
- Kalogo Ronald Mugeele – Workshop Attendant
Amelo Technical Institute
- Maliamungu Rashid – Workshop Attendant
- Kayendeke Topista – Workshop Attendant
- Amaniyo Scovia – Workshop Attendant
Butaleja Technical Institute
- Bagulaine Jolly Owen – Workshop Attendant
Kakira Community Technical Institute
- Ninkuhimbisa Robert – Workshop Attendant
Mubende Community Polytechnic
- Openytho Sunday – Workshop Attendant
Apac Technical School
- Ariku Ogali Silvio – Workshop Attendant
- Ogwang Patrick .O. – Workshop Attendant
- Olugu Gilbert – Workshop Attendant
Kabasanda Technical Institute
- Bukenya Fredrick – Workshop Attendant
St. Kizito Technical School, Kitovu
- Nsubuga Pascal – Workshop Attendant
Lyantonde Technical Institute
- Akampurira Bedah – Workshop Attendant
- Niwagaba Jonnan – Workshop Attendant
Ngugo Technical School
- Nshemerirwe Annet – Workshop Attendant
Rukore Community Polytechnic
- Mbamanya Godias – Workshop Attendant
- Tumusiime Juliet – Workshop Attendant
- Sanvura Emmanuel – Workshop Attendant
Kihanda Technical School
- Mugabi Denis – Workshop Attendant
Lyantonde Technical Institute
- Atukwasa Flavior – Workshop Attendant
Olio Community Polytechnic
- Etengu Samuel – Workshop Attendant
- Mutebe Shadrach Piido – Workshop Attendant
Kalongo Technical Institute
- Tomete Tom Henry – Workshop Attendant
Kaliro Technical Institute
- Wandawa Phillip – Workshop Attendant
Ora Technical Institute
- Oryem Charles – Workshop Attendant
- Wanghena Anold – Workshop Attendant
Lwengo Technical Institute
- Nalwanga Jacent – Workshop Attendant
- Nakayenze Oliver – Workshop Attendant
Lake Katwe Technical Institute
- Ngunule Peter – Workshop Attendant
Basoga Nsadhu Memorial Technical Institute
- Natembea Curence – Workshop Attendant
- Kirya Clifford John – Workshop Attendant
- Ntende Alupakusadi – Workshop Attendant
Bukomero Technical Institute
- Atuhaire Judith – Workshop Attendant
- Ssentongo Derrick – Workshop Attendant
Birembo War Men Technical Institute
- Nsimire David – Workshop Attendant
- Businge Noah – Workshop Attendant
- Mutooto Roland – Workshop Attendant
Kisomoro Technical Institute
- Mukindo M. Richard – Workshop Attendant
Lokopio Hills Technical Institute
- Muhairwe Andrew – Workshop Attendant
- Opio George William – Workshop Attendant
Tororo Technical Institute
- Namonywe Josephine – Workshop Attendant
Kammengo Technical Institute
- Seguya Matia – Workshop Attendant
Kilak Technical Institute
- Opio Dickens – Workshop Attendant
Lugogo Vocational Training Institute
- Ogweng Daniel – Workshop Attendant
- Rutaro Nicholas – Workshop Attendant
Kiryadongo Technical Institute
- Atal Everline – Workshop Attendant
Kumi Technical Institute
- Akulu Lucy – Workshop Attendant
Nyamango Technical Institute
- Mugisha Justus – Workshop Attendant
Jinja Vocational Training Institute
- Turiyo Gabriel – Workshop Attendant
Kakira Community Technical Institute
- Nangobi Hellen – Workshop Attendant
Kapchorwa Technical Institute
- Ainue Joseph – Workshop Attendant
Nkoko Memorial Technical Institute
- Outeke Harbert – Workshop Attendant
Namasale Technical School
- Olony Joseph – Workshop Attendant
St. Kizito Technical School, Mabonwa Ibanda
- Bakyenga Dismas – Workshop Attendant
Atiak Technical School
- Yoacel Mayes Okello – Workshop Attendant
Kabale Technical Institute
- Asega Donsian – Workshop Attendant
Rweiziringiro Technical Institute
- Nsamba Abubaker – Workshop Attendant
- Kasule Muhamed – Workshop Attendant
Kakiika Technical School
- Guwaabye Daudi – Workshop Attendant
Bukooli Technical School
- Isiko Charles – Workshop Attendant
Bukedea Technical School
- Byahaya Philex – Workshop Attendant
Namisindwa Technical School
- Okello Francis – Workshop Attendant
- Malomo Seith – Workshop Attendant
- Ngobi Stephen – Workshop Attendant
Jinja Vocational Training Institute
- Nantawuna Noah – Workshop Attendant
Inde Technical Institute
- Akandru Annet – Workshop Attendant
Nagwere Technical School
- Tabu Nelson – Workshop Attendant
- Olaboro Charles – Workshop Attendant
Kihihi Community Polytechnic
- Tuhumwire John Patrick – Workshop Attendant
- Muhimbise James – Workshop Attendant
Rukungiri Technical Institute
- Kiconco Ignatious – Workshop Attendant
- Nsamba Musa – Workshop Attendant
Lumino Community Polytechnic
- Basazemajja bright – Workshop Attendant
Acaba Technical School
- Obura George – Workshop Attendant
- Nsimenta Isaiah – Workshop Attendant
Buhimba Technical Institute
- Ssekitende Andrew – Workshop Attendant
Katonga Technical Institute
- Kimera Robert – Workshop Attendant
Kakira Community Technical Institute
- Mbaga John – Workshop Attendant
Kisomoro Technical Institute
- Kiragga Isaac – Workshop Attendant
- Amanyire Agnes – Workshop Attendant
Kotido Technical Institute
- Kinyera Choudry – Workshop Attendant
St. Peter’s Bukalagi Technical Institute
- Asiimwe Winfred – Workshop Attendant
Lugogo Vocational Training Institute
- Owani Jimmy – Workshop Attendant
Butaleja Technical Institute
- Olowo Yokana – Workshop Attendant
- Asiku Paul Olima – Workshop Attendant
Nawanyago Technical Institute
- Oonyu Isaiah – Workshop Attendant
Kyamuhanga Technical Institute
- Agaba Allan – Workshop Attendant
Kabira Technical Institute
- Bamwine Micheal – Workshop Attendant
Kaberamaido Technical Institute
- Torach Raymond – Workshop Attendant
Kakiika Technical School
- Ruhangura Jackson – Workshop Attendant
Omugo Technical Institute
- Omanyo Moses – Workshop Attendant
St. Kizito Technical Institute Madera
- Anyadai Sebastian – Workshop Attendant
Nakaseke Technical Institute
- Okwalinga Benerd – Workshop Attendant
Retirement on Medical Grounds
Byamukama Justus – Assistant Instructor
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