St. Charles Lwanga Technical Institute (SCLTI) Butende was founded by Masaka Diocese in 1999 with a view to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for employability. The Institute operates under the Ministry of Education, Masaka Diocese and is registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), Central Government. The Institute registration number is PCS/B/144. SCLTI is also licensed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to offer training in Business, Technical and Vocational Studies at both Certificate and Diploma levels. In addition, the Institute is recognized by the National Examinations Bodies and was awarded examinations centers from the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), and the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT).