The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has launched a campaign to donate mathematical sets to Primary Seven candidates while teaching them about patriotism.
The initiative is the brainchild of Freda Twesigye, PLU’s Wakiso District coordinator. It targets pupils under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme preparing for this year’s Primary Leaving Examination (PLE).
PLU’s deputy director of mobilisation, Henry Basaliza, flagged off the campaign.
Distribution is scheduled to begin in Fort Portal and Mable on Tuesday before extending to other districts. Organisers will work with district officials and PLU leaders to coordinate school visits and speed up distribution.
Twesigye said the visits would combine donations with mentorship to help children understand their responsibilities towards their communities and country.
She believes preparing children early for responsible citizenship will help build a strong nation.
The campaign comes as Uganda records an increase in PLE candidates. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board’s September update, 920,796 candidates registered for PLE this year, up from 818,885 in 2025. This represents a 12.4 per cent increase.
UNEB’s provisional figures as of June 15, 2026, included 539,954 government-sponsored UPE candidates. They accounted for 64 per cent of the 844,341 PLE candidates registered at that stage.
The initiative follows the Wakiso baraza Twesigye hosted in Kira on October 3, 2026.
PLU presents patriotism as a commitment to responsible citizenship, national unity and community service. It also links love for the country to protecting public resources and promoting accountability.
Alongside her PLU work, Twesigye runs Wanawake Kwa MK, a movement focused on women’s empowerment.
Its priorities include financial literacy, adult education, practical skills, healthcare support and advocacy for women’s rights.
The movement aims to help women gain financial independence through entrepreneurship training and access to finance. It also seeks to build digital and leadership skills, support women facing discrimination or violence, and create mentorship networks.
Through the school campaign, Twesigye hopes to extend her education and mentorship efforts to children preparing to enter secondary school.
