Asome by SchoolPay keeps education going when the unexpected happens

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reports that SchoolPay is introducing a new initiative called Asome, aimed at helping children stay in school if a registered parent or guardian dies. The Kampala-based platform says the benefit is intended to reduce sudden disruption for families already coping with loss and financial uncertainty.

According to the publisher, Asome will cover a child’s school fees for up to three school terms after the death of a registered parent or guardian, subject to verification and programme requirements. The support is meant to go directly to the school, and users of SchoolPay will not need a separate sign-up or extra payment to access it, if eligible.

The article says the process will begin when the family notifies the school, which then informs SchoolPay. SchoolPay will review documents and other required evidence before activating the benefit. The report also notes that the support can continue if a child changes schools, including the move from primary to secondary education, depending on the programme terms.

The Independent frames Asome as part of SchoolPay’s wider effort to expand beyond fee collection into broader education support tools. More generally, it reflects a growing trend in education technology and payment services toward services that respond to family emergencies, though the publisher’s report focuses on this specific rollout, expected to become active from November 2026, subject to final confirmation.