Mityana District —2026: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Mityana District, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has ordered the immediate closure of Bright Way Junior School in Naalyamagonja Village, Kyamusisi Parish, Kalangaalo Sub County following investigations into the alleged torture of a Primary Seven pupil by the school proprietor.
The decision followed a report compiled by the Mityana District Education and Sports Department after authorities received information on March 9, 2026, that a learner had been severely assaulted at the school.
According to the report submitted by the Acting District Inspector of Schools, the victim, Nabatanzi Irene, a 14-year-old Primary Seven pupil, was allegedly tortured by the school proprietor Bukenya Fredrick, also known as Amooti.
During the investigation, the suspect admitted to the act and reportedly apologized verbally to the authorities. The pupil told investigators that she had been tied with ropes and beaten severely, resulting in injuries on the upper back, arms and legs, while also complaining of serious internal head pain.
The victim was initially treated at Kyamusisi Health Centre III, later at Bukuya Health Centre, and subsequently at Mityana Main Hospital before being referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for further medical management, particularly for suspected head injuries. At the time of the inspection, the learner was reportedly unable to stand on her own following the torture.
The pupil’s mother later reported the matter to CPS Mityana Police Station at Kuywa under Reference Number 33/27/02/26. Education authorities also followed up the case with police, and after further engagement with AIP Kamugisha Salim, the suspect was summoned again, recorded a statement and was detained to assist with ongoing investigations.
Investigations by the District Education Department also uncovered several irregularities at the school. Authorities established that Bright Way Junior School was operating without a license from the Ministry of Education and Sports, although it had been issued an Early Childhood Development (ECD) license No. MTY/DLG/ECD/014/2025.
Earlier, the Mityana District Inspector of Schools had already issued a closure notice to the proprietor after preliminary findings revealed serious violations at the institution. However, authorities reported that the school management failed to fully comply with the directive and continued operating, prompting further intervention from district leadership. Sources within the district indicated that the proprietor allegedly attempted to use political connections, claiming support from area Member of Parliament Hon. Kibedi Nsegumire in an effort to resist the closure order. District officials emphasized that enforcement actions are based strictly on the law and the safety of learners, regardless of any political affiliations.
Inspectors further discovered poor learning and boarding conditions, including unfinished dormitories, lack of a perimeter fence, inadequate security, overcrowded dormitories where pupils sleep on the floor, and the presence of unqualified teachers.
At the time of the closure, the school had a total enrollment of 273 pupils, comprising 115 boys and 158 girls, ranging from Baby Class to Primary Seven.
Following these findings, Deputy RDC Prossy Mwanjuzi ordered the immediate closure of the school to safeguard the welfare of learners. A formal closure notice was issued to the proprietor in the presence of the LC1 Chairperson of Naalyamagonja Village, while the Kalangaalo Sub County Chief was also notified.
District authorities emphasized that violence against learners and illegal operation of schools will not be tolerated, warning that strict measures will continue to be taken against institutions that violate education standards and child protection laws.
