Trusted by 500 (+) schools
Features
Our Impact & Programs
Tamu Toto is a social enterprise committed to transforming literacy in Uganda by making reading relatable, enjoyable, and empowering across Africa.
85%
Improvement in reading skills among program participants
381+
Partner schools across East
Africa
07
Awards for excellence in children’s literature
OUR STORY AS TAMUTOTO
A Comprehensive Reading Program for Primary Schools
The Tamu Toto reading programme is structured, research-based approach designed to build strong, confident readers from the earliest years. Our programme focuses on imparting; Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.
- Levelled, curriculum-aligned readers
- Weekly structured reading activities (guided reading lessons)
- Termly reading assessments….
- Teacher training in reading
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Engaging activities such as Reading challenges, book week, spelling bee
Services
Tamu Toto’s Core Services
Tamu Toto offers a specialized suite of services centered around our Comprehensive Reading Program. We blend rich African content with proven teaching methodologies to create learning experiences that are deeply engaging and academically impactful.
Comprehensive Reading Program (CRP)
An all-in-one package for primary schools that includes engaging books, structured lesson plans, teacher training, and progress tracking to turn children into confident, fluent readers.
Culturally Relevant Book Publication
We publish captivating early readers and storybooks featuring African stories and classic Ugandan folktales. The content reflects children’s identities, ignites imagination, and fosters a genuine love for reading.
Evidence Based Teacher Training
Specialized training sessions that equip educators with the latest evidence-based literacy strategies and best practices for delivering structured, intensive, and impactful reading lessons in the classroom.
Custom Lesson Plan & Guide Development
Provision of comprehensive teaching guides and structured lesson plans designed to accompany our books, ensuring teachers can easily integrate our culturally rich content into the curriculum with academic rigor.
Reading Assessment & Progress Tracking
Implementation of regular reading assessments and monitoring tools to track individual student progress, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide targeted interventions.
Literacy Competitions & Events
Organization of engaging and motivational reading competitions and literacy-focused events to celebrate reading culture, encourage participation, and increase enthusiasm for books among students.
our books
Tamu Toto Book Catalogue
Dive into the Tamu Toto Book Catalogue, where every page sparks imagination and builds identity. Explore our collection of captivating early readers, classic Ugandan folktales, and exciting local adventures, all written by talented African authors.
GOGOLO IN THE SNOW
THE HARE AND THE KOB
HUNDRED YEAR OLD BABY
NO WAY HOME
THE HARE AND THE lion
KOFI’S HUNT
ZOLAS ESCAPE
THE HARE AND THE OGRE
How we work
Our Structured Process to Achieve Your Goals
01
Foundation and Empowerment (Training & Resources)
We begin by equipping your team with the right tools: providing our culturally rich readers and conducting intensive, evidence based teacher training. This phase ensures your educators are fully empowered and ready to implement the program with fidelity and expertise.
02
Action and Implementation (Program Delivery)
This is the core execution phase, where students engage with the program daily. It involves the consistent use of our structured lesson plans, the enjoyment of our African stories, and the initial follow ups by our team to offer in class support and troubleshoot any challenges immediately.
03
Verification and Sustainment (Monitoring & Evaluation)
The final phase focuses on measuring success and ensuring long-term impact. We deploy monitoring and rigorous reading assessments to track student progress, verify the program’s effectiveness, and use the data to co-create a sustainment plan that secures continued literacy growth.
Meet Our Team
Meet the Dedicated Minds Behind Tamu Toto
We are the teachers who train, the authors who write, and the partners who monitor all working together to ensure every child is empowered through the joy of reading.
Saraya Namirembe
Lead Author and founder.
The visionary behind Tamu Toto, Saraya is responsible for guiding the mission and driving the creation of captivating, culturally resonant African stories.
Alex Muliika
Publishing Director
Oversees the entire book production process, ensuring all content meets the highest literacy standards and is successfully distributed to schools and readers.
Nalubega Resty
Literacy Coach
Provides essential on-site support and coaching to teachers, ensuring the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Reading Program and verified student progress.
Tendo Grace
Author
A talented creator of the engaging, local African stories that reflect children’s identities and foster a genuine love for reading.
Nalubega Dorcas
Literacy Coach
Focuses on quality assurance in the classroom, guiding teachers in using evidence-based strategies and monitoring student outcomes for academic impact.
Mayanja Nicholas
Phonics Trainer
Specializes in equipping educators with the precise skills and confidence needed to deliver foundational phonetics instruction that builds critical reading skills.
Choose Donation plan
Donate & Sponsor
Help us put books in the hands of more children and support our literacy programs across Africa. Every child deserves the gift of literacy a foundation for lifelong success.
The Story Sparker
This donation provides a full set of culturally relevant story books for 10 copies of 5 titles.
$100
/One Time Pay
- 50 Storybooks (10 copies of 5 titles)
- Wall of Thanks
- Donation Certificate
- Teaching Guides
- Outcome Reporting
The Literacy Champion
You empower one teacher with specialized, evidence-based training and provide their classroom with essential teaching guides.
$410
/One Time Pay
- All in Story Sparker Tier
- 210 Storybooks ( 7titles each 30 copies)
- Reading Assessments
- Marking guides
- 50% discount on Teacher training workshop
The Program Partner
This critical support underwrites the full implementation and monitoring of our program in one classroom for an entire term. ( 30+ learners)
$1,950
/One Time Pay
- All in The Literacy Champion Tier
- 1,000 Storybooks ( 24+ titles)
- Reading workshop for teachers
- Author visit
- Book week activities
- Reading competition
- Monitoring and Evaluation
TESTIMONIALS
Hear From the Happy Clients Who Trust Us!
Hear directly from our partners, teachers, and administrators about the verified impact of the Tamu Toto Comprehensive Reading Program.
What stands out most is how engaging the stories are. Children connect easily with the characters and themes, and this keeps them motivated during reading sessions. The vocabulary is well-selected, rich enough to build language. The illustrations also provide helpful context clues, which is essential for my young readers.
Resty Nakasi
Reading Teacher Seeta Junior school
Our partnership with the Tamu Toto Reading Program under our CSR initiative has been one of the most meaningful engagements we have undertaken. The programme provided structured reading materials, teacher support, and well-organised reading sessions for the schools we sponsor.
Tamale Arnold
Amber Advocates CSR
For the past three years, Huyslinc has had the privilege of partnering with the Tamu Toto Reading Program, and the impact on our literacy initiatives has been exceptional. Tamu Toto has consistently demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a deep understanding of how to engage the Ugandan child in meaningful reading experiences.
Isano Enoch
Coordinator
BLOGS
Explore Our
Latest Articles
Embracing the Joy of Reading on D.E.A.R Day.
The buzz of activity faded to a delighted silence as every learner at School eagerly “Dropped Everything and Read” (D.E.A.R), marking one of Tamu Toto’s most impactful annual literacy events.
Contact Us
Partnerships & Inquiries?
7G6W+FFM
Bunamwaya, Uganda.
+256 788 047 752
service@tamutotoug.org
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Question?
This section provides quick answers to your most common questions about our social enterprise, including our mission to boost literacy with captivating African stories, the components of our Comprehensive Reading Program for primary schools, our published content, and how your school or organization can partner with us.
What is Tamu Toto?
Tamu Toto is a social enterprise committed to raising literacy levels and inspiring young minds through captivating African stories.
What is Tamu Toto’s mission?
Our mission is to inspire a reading culture by creating and distributing engaging, local content that nurtures literacy and identity among Ugandan children.
How does the program benefit students?
Our approach makes reading fun, builds critical skills, boosts academic performance , and equips children to excel in the classroom and in life.
What services do you offer to schools and organizations?
We provide engaging children’s books with African stories , teacher training , comprehensive teaching guides , reading assessments to track progress , and organize reading competitions.
What kind of books does Tamu Toto publish?
We publish captivating African stories by talented local authors that reflect children’s identities, ignite their imagination, and foster a genuine love for reading.
What does the Comprehensive Reading Program for Primary Schools include?
The all-in-one program includes engaging books, structured lesson plans, teacher training, and progress tracking.
Transform A Child’s Future Today.
our support funds our Comprehensive Reading Program, delivering books, teacher training, and confidence to young learners across Uganda.