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A lack of digital skills was identified as one of the most significant barriers to mobile internet adoption and use by those aware of it in Uganda. Many Ugandans still lack the skills to use mobile internet and perform basic money transfer and payment functions. The country scored 33% on digital skills, according to the 2021 Uganda Inclusive ...

These programs help bridge the gap for those who may not have had access to formal education or digital technologies. Private Sector Initiatives: Companies like MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda have launched initiatives to improve digital skills. These include offering affordable data packages for educational use and providing digital literacy ...

This report presents the findings of a rapid assessment conducted in Uganda to identify digital skills gaps hindering refugees and host communities from accessing microwork employment opportunities. ... digital skills gaps, and opportunities for young people and utilized a mixed-methods approach. A sample of 568 young people from four districts ...

The Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi on Tuesday 29th April 2025 met with a delegation whose vision is to transform Uganda into East Africa’s premier digital skills hub through equipping 200,000 youth and professionals with digital and cybersecurity skills by 2027. The ambitious programme is a strategic collaboration between Deborah’s Impact […]

Similarly, a study carried out by Hive Colab in remote areas of Uganda’s Lango, and West Nile sub regions found that 60% of respondents lacked mobile phone operational skills (digital literacy) and knowledge to complete mobile digital transactions independently.

A survey presented at the workshop highlighted Uganda’s low ICT literacy and skills, showing that a lack of knowledge or digital skills prevents 75% of Ugandans from accessing the internet. In response to this skills gap, the Ugandan government developed the 2021-2025 Education Digital Agenda Strategy, which aims to mainstream digital skills ...

Uganda, like many other developing nations, faces a digital divide that separates those with access to technology from those without. Bridging this gap is of paramount importance for several reasons: Equal Access to Education: Access to digital resources and online learning platforms is essential for students to thrive in the modern education ...

3) The shortage of digital skills (among the general population) required to benefit fully from digital opportunities. The action decision taken was to carry out a digital skills gap analysis within government as well as nationwide, and based on that, come up with remedial measures – some addressing staff in government Ministries, Departments ...

Digital skills and education are pivotal for Uganda’s development, yet significant barriers hinder progress. While strides have been made in integrating technology into education, gaps in infrastructure, affordability, and digital literacy persist, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Many educators lack the training to effectively use technology, and economic challenges prevent ...

On Tuesday 18th March 2025, Eight Tech Consults carried out a Stakeholder Validation Workshop to review findings from the TVET Capacity Assessment to deliver Digital Programs in Software Engineering and Hardware Maintenance conducted under the 10X Program, a Mastercard Foundation funded initiative implemented by Outbox, Refactory Academy, Women in Technology Uganda, and UNCDF. Uganda’s ...

skills acquisition in uganda: bridging the gap between education and employment in the era of digit al transformation. Figure 11 shows the proportion of the population with mismatches and their ...

Have a look at our Huawei-sponsored DigiTruck in Uganda, which was officially launched in Kakumiro District by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja. Just like all our other mobile classrooms, this digitruck aims to empower local communities by providing them essential digital skills.

Additionally, Uganda faces a pronounced digital skills gap, especially among rural residents and women, which hampers economic growth and innovation. The report recommends several strategies to accelerate digital inclusion. Key among these is fostering public-private partnerships (PPPs) to enhance last-mile connectivity, alongside developing a ...

Partnership between Capital Development Fund and GSMA aims to address digital skills gap in Uganda, collaborating to advance inclusive digital growth and tackle barriers hindering access to digital and financial services, especially for underserved communities. The focus is on jointly identified policy priorities to empower individuals for improved livelihoods through the use of digital resources.

Since Uganda got her independence more than 60 years ago, we as a country now stand at a unique juncture. Our youth are not referred more as the leaders of tomorrow but the innovators of today. However, for them to fully harness the opportunities within the tech industry, there is an urgent need to bridge the digital skills gap.

In the era of rapid digital advancement, the potential for digitalizing education in developing nations like Uganda holds immense promise. Technology has the power to revolutionize learning, making it more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. However, it is crucial to recognize the existing gaps to ensure a more successful and equitable digital ...

Digital skills training, there is need for the government in collaboration with other stakeholders, to develop strategies that address the digital skills gap. This can be done by organizing digital skills trainings for women and girls to provide basic and advanced digital skills. In addition, digital skills trainings should also be included in ...

The literature review found a significant knowledge gap on opportunities and challenges for digital skilling in the sector in Uganda in an era where technology is fundamentally changing some creative industries by creating new avenues for producing, selling, distributing, and consuming creative goods and services with the potential to reach a ...

Permanent Secretary Dr. Aminah Zawedde recently noted that Uganda’s emerging BPO sector has the potential to generate over UGX 3 billion in revenue this year alone. “Uganda has a golden opportunity to be Africa’s digital talent capital,” Okello said. “We have the population, the language skills, and the adaptability.

Closing the digital gap has significant implications for Africa’s economic prosperity. IFC’s research demonstrates a strong positive association between increased digitalization and higher ...