Musiitwa Seed Secondary School Draws 115 Learners Into the ICT Club Movement
At Musiitwa Seed Secondary School in Kayunga District, the ICT Club launch created a powerful moment of learner interest and digital curiosity. With 115 students from Senior One to Senior Six participating, the activity showed that learners are eager to gain practical ICT skills and become part of Uganda’s growing digital innovation movement.
The launch took place on 25th February 2026 at the school in Nazigo Sub-county. It was facilitated by Wanyana Valeria from the KAWA ICT Clubs Team as part of the ICT Clubs programme supported by UCC and UCUSAF.
The school leadership, led by Headteacher Hajjati Mbabazi Lailah G., together with ICT Club Patron Mr Okello Fred, welcomed the initiative and expressed commitment to supporting ICT Club activities at the school.
When Learners Show Up in Big Numbers
The participation at Musiitwa Seed Secondary School was one of the strongest signs of interest in the programme. A total of 115 learners attended the launch and training session, showing that students are ready to explore digital skills beyond ordinary classroom learning.
The session used a desktop computer and projector to guide the learners through the training. Although only one teacher had a smartphone, the enthusiasm in the room showed that interest in technology is already present. What is needed now is continued guidance, access to equipment, and regular opportunities for practice.
Technology as a Tool for Solving Real Problems
The purpose of the visit was to officially launch the ICT Club and introduce learners and teachers to the objectives of the ICT Clubs programme. Learners were encouraged to see technology not only as something used for typing, browsing, or communication, but as a tool for identifying and solving real problems in their communities.
The KAWA team sensitised students about technology, digital skills, innovation, and the role young people can play in developing practical ICT-based solutions. Learners were encouraged to observe challenges around them and begin thinking about how digital tools can support better learning, communication, service delivery, agriculture, business, and community development.
A Club for Creativity, Confidence and Responsibility
During the launch, learners were introduced to the purpose of ICT Clubs and how the club will operate within the school. The session emphasised that an ICT Club should be a space for creativity, teamwork, leadership, responsible technology use, and practical learning.
Students were encouraged to join the club actively and begin developing project ideas that respond to real community needs. The ICT Club Patron was also encouraged to guide learners in shaping their ideas into practical projects that can be improved over time.
Preparing Learners for Future ICT Opportunities
The training also introduced learners to future opportunities such as the NCC ICT Competition and other UCC/UCUSAF-supported engagements on ICT matters. This helped students understand that the ICT Club is not only a school activity, but also a pathway to mentorship, innovation exposure, competitions, and future digital careers.
Learners were encouraged to take the club seriously, attend meetings regularly, work in teams, and begin building confidence in practical ICT work.
Challenges That Need Support
The launch also highlighted some challenges that may affect the growth of the ICT Club. The number of learners interested in ICT is high, but the available ICT equipment is limited. This may reduce the amount of hands-on practice students can receive during club activities.
Limited internet connectivity was also noted as a challenge because it may affect access to online learning resources, tutorials, research materials, and innovation platforms. In addition, teacher training and ICT competency remain important areas for continued support if the club is to remain active and effective.
What Should Happen Next
Musiitwa Seed Secondary School is encouraged to allocate regular time for ICT Club meetings so that learners can continue practising and developing ideas after the launch. The ICT Club Patron should guide students in identifying real community problems and developing practical technology-based solutions.
More support is also needed to improve access to ICT equipment, internet connectivity, and digital learning resources. With a large number of interested learners, even small improvements in equipment and mentorship can make a big difference.
The launch at Musiitwa Seed Secondary School was successful and well received by both learners and the school administration. It showed that learners are ready, the school is supportive, and the ICT Club has strong potential to become a platform for digital skills, innovation, teamwork, and future-ready learning.
With continued support from KAWA, UCC, UCUSAF, and the school leadership, Musiitwa Seed Secondary School can grow its ICT Club into a vibrant space where learners move from curiosity to creativity, and from digital interest to practical innovation.
