International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 55-61 The Effect Of Covid-19 Pandemic On The Education System And Institutions In Wakiso District A Case Study Of Gombe Sub County. Download PDF Barigye Brighton , Mr. Tukamuhebwa Deus , Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara , Kobusigye prudence , Kamugisha Nelson , Kimaku Alex , Friday Christopher , Isabirye Benefansi Abstract: The study focused on analyzing the effect of Covid-19 on the education system and institutions in Wakiso district. Specially, the study examined the effect of Covid-19 on students 'enrollment, teachers' enrollment and schools' revenue in Wakiso district. The study employed qualitative research approaches. The study employed interview guides, questionnaires and focused group discussions to collect data in different schools in Wakiso district, Gombe sub-county. The researchers concluded that Covid-19 lockdown had a negative impact on the students' enrolment, which rose on school dropout rates, according to the results of the study on the effect of Covid-19 on the number of students. The study was conducted to determine that Covid-19 lockdown had a negative impact on schools' revenue, resulting in a reduction in the amount of revenue collected, whereas the study determined that Covid-19 lockdown caused a decrease in the number of instructors in schools. In order to inspire and motivate teachers to work, the government should raise their salaries, and schools should adopt cutting-edge teaching methods. Therefore the government should increase on the salary of teachers in order to encourage and motivate them to work, the schools should adopt modern ways of learning for example e-learning and this would increase on students' enrollment, the government should provide relief funds to schools that were hit by the pandemic to ensure proper running of the school programs in Wakiso district.