Joseph Almeida

Joseph Almeida (1925–2017), also known as Jos Almeida in some of his social circles, was a Ugandan educator of Goan descent, best known for his leadership of Buganda Road Primary School in Kampala, Uganda, where he served as headmaster for 22 years (1972–1994). His tenure coincided with a period of upheaval, including the 1972 expulsion of Asians from Uganda, during which many of his colleagues were forced to leave the country.

He started his teaching career at Shimoni Primary School and East Kololo Primary School before joining Norman Godinho Primary School (later renamed Buganda Road Primary School) in 1960. The Academy offered ongoing education to the community and received formal recognition and commendation from the city.

Personal Almeida loved playing competitive bridge for intellectual reasons. He relished mangos and local Ugandan food. He died in Goa, India, in 2017 at the age of 92.

Frank Katoora, founder of Tender Talents, later recalled developing his educational approach “in the days Joseph Almeida was headmaster," citing Almeida's influence.

A colleague, quoted in New Vision, referred to Almeida as "Kampala’s father of primary school education," reflecting the impact he held over the city’s educational sector.