We have assessed our CCTV system and prepared a phased upgrade plan, starting with six IP cameras for locations where existing cameras do not work. The open quotation for the first phase, including installation, is UGX 5,355,000.
Mukono Hand in Hand Uganda has prepared a proposal to modernise the school’s CCTV system in phases, beginning with the locations where existing cameras do not work.
A recent maintenance assessment found that the current system has around 16 analogue cameras connected to a Hikvision DVR. About nine cameras still provide clear images, while four have produced unclear images. Some locations have no working camera coverage. The existing 2 TB hard disk also limits how long recordings can be retained, and parts of the aging cable installation are exposed or difficult to protect.
Rather than replacing everything at once, the proposal recommends keeping useful cameras on the existing DVR while gradually adding a separate IP camera system. The initial phase would add six 2 MP IP cameras, prioritising uncovered locations. It also includes a 16-channel network video recorder, an 8-port PoE switch, outdoor Cat 6 cabling and trunking, a 4 TB surveillance hard disk, a 32-inch monitor, connectors, an HDMI cable, and installation labour.
The open quotation for this initial phase is UGX 5,355,000, including equipment and installation. It is based on the completed assessment and is intended to help management and potential supporters understand the first step. A confirmed quotation and implementation schedule can follow management’s approval of the assessed scope.
The proposal is designed to allow the school to expand coverage as further funding becomes available. Remote viewing would depend on suitable internet service and secure access for authorised users. CCTV can support staff supervision and incident review, while working alongside the school’s safeguarding procedures.
Supporters can contribute toward one or more cameras, cabling, recording equipment, installation, or the complete first phase. Every contribution can help the school work toward safer, better-monitored grounds for its learners and staff.