By our reporter
Kampala – The State Minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo has urged learning Institutions to embrace technology for learners’ proficiency in digital skills.
According to Muyingo, incorporating digital skills into the education curriculum creates a generation of digitally competent citizens positioning them to solve both national and personal problems.
Muyingo called upon both public and private schools to prioritize equipping learners with digital knowledge and tools as a way of ensuring the education system remains relevant to the demands of the digital age in which we live.
He asserted that digital literacy, coding proficiency, data analysis skills and other technological competences are essential for personal growth, career advancement, and national progress.
He said this on Thursday during the launch of the first Digital Transformation Roadmap in Kampala.
“Launching this digital transformation roadmap is a testament to the commitment of the NRM government for ensuring that our education system remains relevant and responsive to the demands of the digital age. We thank the ministry of ICT and National Guidance for the support you continue to lend to the education sector and achieving the milestone we witness today,” said Muyingo
The Digital Transformation Roadmap by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is expected to revolutionize Uganda’s technological landscape and establish the nation as a beacon of digital innovation in the region.
The Digital Transformation Roadmap details the ‘how’ of Uganda’s journey towards a fully digital society, aligning with the nation’s Vision 2040. With a five-year cycle, the roadmap aims to lay a robust foundation for digital ambitions, while remaining agile in response to technological shifts.
According to President Yoweri Museveni, the government is focusing on four main sectors— agriculture, service, ICT, and industry—to foster growth and development. The ICT sector, with an impressive average growth rate of 14.8% and a 9% contribution to GDP, is seen as the driving force behind the nation’s socio-economic surge.
