Institute Historical Background
St. Joseph's Technical Institute Kisubi is the oldest Technical Institute in Uganda. It was founded in 1911 by the White Missionary Fathers in the buildings of the seminary that had been transferred to Bukalasa.
It began as a Rural Trade School offering practical training in:
- Blacksmith
- Tinsmith
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Shoemaking
- Block Laying and Concrete Practice
- Tailoring and Cutting
The White Fathers trained young men in basic crafts. After three years of training, students were awarded certificates of attendance and deployed across Uganda to help construct churches, schools, hospitals, and other structures.
Development Stages
- 1911: Rural Trade School
- 1950: Became a Technical School
- 1954: Motor Vehicle Course started
- 1960: Plumbing Course introduced
- 1968: Began offering City & Guilds London Certificates
- 1970: Electrical Installation Course introduced
- 1972: Technical Institute Craft Courses Part I
- 1976: Advanced Craft Courses Part II
- 2001: Admission of female students began
- 2001: Evening Craft Programs introduced
- 2005: Evening Engineering Diploma Courses launched
Employment Challenges & Self-Employment
Uganda faces significant youth unemployment, often due to mismatched skills and market demand. In such cases, self-employment becomes a viable solution.
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi equips youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills to empower them to start and sustain their own businesses, creating jobs for themselves and others.
Come to St. Joseph’s Technical Institute Kisubi. You will never remain the same!
Quality Assurance
Our graduates are in high demand across the labor market. We ensure excellence through:
- Open admission to all qualified students regardless of background
- Eligibility based on UCE or Polytechnic completion
- Hands-on projects and external exams each semester
- Promotion of sports and extracurricular activities
Our Facilities
- Lecture Rooms
- Student Hostels
- Library
- Computer Laboratory
- Reliable Clean Water Supply
- Stable Electricity
- Modern Practical Equipment
Mission
To develop human capacity through technical skills and the promotion of moral and spiritual values.
Vision
To modernize and promote training programs that meet the evolving demands of society.
Goal
To produce technically proficient professionals with strong ethical values and ensure quality improvement.
Institute Motto
Ogutateganya Teguzza Nvuma — "No pain, No gain"
