Authorities in Gatsibo District have announced plans to address a shortage of classrooms and renovate ageing and overcrowded facilities that they say are affecting students’ learning conditions.
During the 2026/27 financial year, the district identified 32 classrooms that are either too small or in poor condition and require renovation.
Among the schools affected is College ADEGI-Gituza, which was built in 1992. The school has 13 classrooms serving 830 students, while some of its buildings have deteriorated after years without major renovation.
Gatsibo Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Jean Leonard Sekanyange, said the district plans to construct 26 new classrooms and renovate 32 existing ones during the current financial year.
“We will build 26 new classrooms and renovate 32 others. We will also construct facilities at ADEGI-Gituza so that it can become a modern school, starting with a dining hall and a kitchen,” he said.
Gatsibo District has a total of 201 classrooms. District authorities say some of the buildings are old and their condition is affecting students’ learning, making their renovation an important part of efforts to improve the quality of education.
