UICT brings digital skills and emerging technologies awareness to St. Augustine’s College Wakiso
Date: 2026-05-05
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has
conducted a digital skilling awareness session at St. Augustine’s College in
Wakiso, positioning students to better engage with Uganda’s rapidly evolving
technology-driven economy.
The
outreach programme introduced students to career pathways in software
engineering, data analysis, and web development, while also providing practical
exposure to emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality
(AR/VR). The interactive session demonstrated how these tools are transforming
teaching and learning by making education more engaging, inclusive, and
experiential.
Students
participated in hands-on demonstrations designed to deepen their understanding
of how digital technologies are applied in real-world environments. The
initiative also highlighted opportunities available through free global
learning platforms, including Cisco Networking Academy and HP LIFE, alongside
sensitisation on online safety and responsible digital engagement.
UICT
noted that the programme is part of its broader mandate to promote accessible,
affordable, and industry-relevant digital education, aimed at preparing young
people for participation in the digital economy.
School
leadership welcomed the intervention, with Headteacher Owek. Joseph Ddamulira
Kawuma commending UICT for bringing practical digital opportunities directly to
learners. He emphasized that such engagements are critical in ensuring that
students are not left behind in the ongoing digital transformation.
The
initiative underscores growing efforts to bridge digital skills gaps among
young learners and strengthen national readiness for emerging technology-driven
opportunities.
