Kyakatara · Fort Portal Diocese

Practical skills.
Brighter futures.

St. Paul’s Vocational Training Institute

Accessible, affordable vocational education that helps learners build their skills, discover their talents, and move forward with confidence.

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Learning through practice · Tailoring class

Serving learners since 1998

Education that
opens doors.

St. Paul’s Vocational Training Institute – Kyakatara was started in 1998 in the rural areas of Fort Portal Diocese.

The institute offers quality, accessible, and affordable education to adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability.

Its work includes basic skills development, vocational, technical and occupational training, community outreach, partnerships, and preparation for college or university study.

Our vision

Realising potential.

To improve access to high-quality tertiary education through training programmes tailored to the needs of the region and the wider national community, helping learners realise their dreams, talents, and resilience.

Our mission

Transforming lives.

St. Paul’s Vocational Training Institute Kyakatara provides equitable access to education that transforms lives through economic mobility and personal fulfilment.

Find your path

Learn a skill.
Build your future.

Practical training, supported by essential academic and life skills.

01 / Craft & construction

Carpentry & Joinery

02 / Craft & construction

Building & Construction

03 / Technical skills

Welding & Fabrication

04 / Creative skills

Tailoring & Dressmaking

05 / Creative skills

Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy

Rev. Bro. Andrew Kuule teaching ICT to learners

06 / Digital skills

Information & Communication Technology

Alongside practical training

Religious Education · English · Mathematics · Kiswahili · Social Studies

Course announcement · 2025

Motorvehicle driving & basic mechanics

This course was announced with a start date of 15 September 2025. Contact the institute for current availability and intake dates.

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Skills beyond the classroom

Learning. Working. Serving.

Joseph helping with construction at Bishop Magambo Primary School, a school of the Brothers.

School construction work — Building skills through practical work in the community.

Take the next step

Your future
starts here.

We admit students throughout the year, including P.7, S.4, and S.6 leavers. Contact us to discuss courses, entry requirements, and the next intake.

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