ICT Club Launched at Tubur Secondary School to Boost Digital Innovation in Soroti City
Soroti City, Teso Sub-Region — February 27, 2026
Students at Tubur Secondary School in Soroti City have officially joined Uganda’s expanding network of young digital innovators following the successful launch and training of the school’s ICT Club. The activity was facilitated by Kisubi Associated Writers Agency (KAWA) under the national ICT Clubs programme supported by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF).
The initiative aims to equip learners with practical digital skills, innovation capacity, and responsible technology use, helping them prepare for opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital world.
A Growing Secondary School in the Teso Region
Tubur Secondary School is located in Tubur Trading Centre within Soroti City, in the Teso Sub-Region of Eastern Uganda. The school lies approximately 320 kilometres northeast of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, and about 15 kilometres from Soroti City centre, the main administrative and commercial hub of the region.
The school serves learners from Soroti City and surrounding communities across the wider Teso region. With the introduction of the ICT Club, students now have an opportunity to expand their learning beyond traditional classroom instruction by exploring technology, coding, innovation, and digital problem-solving skills.
The ICT Club launch and training session were facilitated by Kyasima Freedom, working closely with the school administration led by Mr. Micheal, the headteacher. The ICT Club activities at the school are coordinated by Mr. Eliacu Solomon, the ICT teacher and club patron.
A total of 45 learners participated in the training and orientation session.
Students Show Strong Interest in Digital Skills
Before the training activities began, learners were invited to share their expectations from the ICT Club.
Many students expressed interest in gaining hands-on computer skills beyond classroom lessons, while others hoped to learn how to maintain and protect ICT equipment within the school computer laboratory.
Learners also showed excitement about exploring coding, innovation, and digital creativity, while some students indicated that the ICT Club would help them develop teamwork, leadership skills, mentorship opportunities, and preparation for future careers in the digital sector.
Encouraging Responsible Use of Technology
During the orientation session, facilitators emphasized that ICT Clubs are designed to nurture responsible digital citizens who use technology safely, ethically, and creatively.
Students were encouraged to think of ICT as more than just a communication tool. Instead, they were challenged to use technology to develop innovative solutions to real-life challenges within their communities.
Through the ICT Club, learners will also participate actively in supporting the management and sustainability of the school’s ICT laboratory, strengthening student ownership of school technology resources.
Practical Training in ICT Skills
The training sessions introduced learners to several practical digital skills, including:
- ICT laboratory management and sustainability
- Basic computer maintenance and troubleshooting
- Internet safety and cybersecurity awareness
- Introduction to coding and digital innovation
- Responsible and ethical use of digital technologies
The sessions emphasized practical learning to ensure that students gain skills that can be applied to real-world situations and future career opportunities.
Students were also introduced to the ICT Clubs national platform — www.ictclubs.ug, which provides digital learning materials, tutorials, and innovation resources to support continued learning.
Official Launch of the ICT Club
The official launch included a recorded message from Mr. Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission.
In his message, he emphasized the importance of digital literacy, innovation, and responsible technology use among young people, encouraging students to develop ideas that can positively transform their communities.
He also highlighted that ICT Clubs are part of a national programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of technology innovators in Uganda.
Establishing ICT Club Leadership
During the visit, KAWA worked with the school administration and ICT teachers to formally establish the ICT Club and guide learners in forming a student leadership structure responsible for coordinating club activities.
Student leaders were selected to mobilize members, organize meetings, and ensure the smooth implementation of club activities.
The school also received the ICT Club Handbook and a standard ICT Club constitution template, which will guide the governance and operation of the club.
Preparing Students for NCC 2026
Students were informed that ICT Club members across Uganda are being prepared for participation in the National Conference on Communications (NCC) 2026, where schools will present innovative digital projects developed by students.
This announcement encouraged learners to begin thinking creatively about technology-based projects that can address challenges within their communities.
Participation in NCC will also expose students to national mentorship opportunities, innovation competitions, and collaboration with other ICT clubs across the country.
Engagement with School Leadership
KAWA also engaged with the headteacher, ICT Club patron, and school administration to strengthen institutional support for the ICT Club programme.
Discussions emphasized the need for regular ICT Club activities, strong teacher mentorship, and active administrative support to ensure the sustainability of the initiative.
Key Challenges Identified
Despite the successful launch, several challenges affecting ICT learning at the school were identified.
These included unreliable power supply, limited ICT infrastructure, limited time allocated for ICT club activities, and varying levels of digital literacy among learners.
Additional challenges included limited network access from staff rooms, the ICT teacher not being on the official payroll, and malfunctioning keyboards on some laptops previously supplied by NITA-U.
The school administration also requested relocation of the solar battery system and internet access point to the ICT laboratory, as they were installed outside the lab environment.
Recommendations for Strengthening ICT Learning
To strengthen the ICT Club programme, the school was encouraged to allocate regular time for ICT Club meetings and innovation activities.
Improving ICT infrastructure and maintaining existing equipment will help create a sustainable environment for digital learning and creativity.
Continued mentorship and follow-up training from KAWA in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission will further support learners in developing meaningful digital innovation projects.
Strengthening Digital Education in the Teso Region
The launch of the ICT Club at Tubur Secondary School marks an important milestone in expanding digital learning opportunities in Soroti City and the wider Teso Sub-Region.
With enthusiastic learners, committed teachers, and continued collaboration between KAWA and the Uganda Communications Commission, the ICT Club is expected to grow into a vibrant centre for innovation, creativity, and technology-driven problem solving.
The initiative represents another step toward empowering young Ugandans with the digital skills required to succeed in the modern world and contribute to national development.
