Implementation of Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Primary Schools in Bukoba Urban

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This study examined the enrolment of children with disabilities in inclusive primary schools and to establish the challenges facing inclusive primary schools in Bukoba Urban. Teachers and the head teacher were the main participants. The cross sectional survey research design was used and the instruments for data collection were the documentary review and interview guide, the study area was Bukoba urban. The study findings revealed that there was only one inclusive primary school which enrolled thirty one children with albinism, twenty four visual impairments and eighteen physical disabilities. The established challenges facing the inclusive primary school included general stigma attached to disability, lack of special needs teachers, lack of adequate and timely logistical support, lack of support from the parents of children with disabilities, lack of support from the neighbouring community, superstitious beliefs about albinism and unsupportive infrastructural environment. The wide spectrum of disability in children should be considered and all children should enrol in a neighbourhood primary school. The community should participate in the program of inclusive education.  Knowledgeable teachers about special needs education should be employed. All children with disability should be given chance to enrol in the nearest inclusive primary school. The community should be sensitised about disability and the government should provide timely logistical support to inclusive primary schools.