Buwambo Seed Secondary School Launches ICT Club to Drive Digital Skills in Wakiso
On June 23, 2025, Buwambo Seed Secondary School in Wakiso District took a significant leap forward in advancing digital literacy with the official launch of its ICT Club. This landmark event, expertly facilitated by Christine Nambi from KAWA Uganda (Kisubi Associated Writers’ Agency) in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), marked a crucial step in the school’s commitment to preparing its students for a future increasingly driven by technology.
The primary purpose behind the launch of the ICT Club is to establish a dynamic platform where students can actively engage in learning essential coding, digital content creation, and innovative problem-solving skills. This club is envisioned to empower learners, encouraging them to explore cutting-edge modern ICT tools, participate enthusiastically in various competitions, and immerse themselves in impactful community-driven digital projects. Through these activities, students are set to acquire practical, hands-on skills that will undeniably extend far beyond the traditional confines of the classroom, making them well-equipped for the demands of the digital age.
A total of 127 students and staff members demonstrated keen interest by actively participating in the launch event. During the session, an enthusiastic and capable executive team was officially elected to spearhead the activities of the new ICT Club. The elected members include: Kihunguzi Tracy Zahara – Secretary; Alanda Asan – Vice Chairperson (Tel: 0703555661); Sssekijogi Solomon – Chairperson, Form 3 Blue (Tel: 0768251585); Kasagga Ronald – Mobilizer (Tel: 0708229207); Mwebaze Bemitch Johnax – Form 3 Yellow (Tel: 0702271761); Wamukui Mary Crarat – Form 3 Yellow (Tel: 0773077452); and Alziona Birungi Bridget – Form 3 Blue (Tel: 0755396044). The entire event was meticulously coordinated by Yiga Mathias, who played a pivotal role in overseeing both student mobilization and efficient registration.
The launch session was packed with engaging activities, including a comprehensive introduction to ICT Clubs and their pivotal role in fostering digital innovation. Students were also thoroughly sensitized on a range of upcoming ICT activities and exciting national competitions. A significant highlight was the formal formation of the ICT Club executive, ensuring strong leadership and promoting a sense of ownership among the students for their projects. The official start of the ICT Club was ceremonially marked by the signing of the attendance register.
The event was met with overwhelmingly enthusiastic student participation and received extremely positive feedback. Students openly expressed their excitement about the prospect of learning coding, mobile app development, and other invaluable practical ICT skills. The Headteacher, Mr. Iga (Tel: 0781528745), conveyed his sincere appreciation to both UCC and KAWA for their consistent efforts in promoting ICT in schools. He firmly emphasized that the newly established ICT Club is set to significantly raise the school’s academic standards while simultaneously preparing students for promising future careers in the digital realm.
With the ICT Club now officially established, the school is gearing up for weekly sessions that will encompass intensive coding clinics, practical app development workshops, and comprehensive digital literacy programs. These diverse activities are designed to thoroughly prepare students for both regional and national ICT exhibitions, concurrently building their confidence, fostering teamwork, and igniting their creativity.
We extend our most heartfelt thanks to UCC, under the exemplary leadership of Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo (Executive Director), James Beronda (UCUSAF Director), and Carolyn Vunia (Manager, ICT Clubs), for their unwavering commitment to significantly advancing ICT education in Uganda. Special recognition is also extended to Engineer Paul Rukundo, Executive Director of KAWA Uganda, whose visionary leadership and dedicated efforts continue to expand ICT clubs nationwide, providing crucial mentorship and invaluable digital learning resources like KAWA CONNECT.
The school now earnestly calls upon all Old Boys (OBs), Old Girls (OGs), and compassionate well-wishers to generously support the ICT Lab through various contributions. This includes donations of modern computers, ensuring reliable internet connectivity, providing robust power backup solutions, and establishing enriching mentorship programs. Such vital contributions will undoubtedly help transform this School into a model hub of digital excellence within the Wakiso District, empowering the next generation of digital leaders.
