The atmosphere at St. John Secondary School, Nandere, Luwero, was filled with excitement as the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in partnership with KAWA, officially launched the school’s ICT Club. This historic moment marked St. John SS as one of the first schools in the region to receive a fully supported ICT Club under the RCDF initiative — a milestone the students and teachers received with deep gratitude.
During the launch, students openly expressed their enthusiasm for the new opportunities ushered in by the ICT Club. Victoria, a Senior One student, could not hide her excitement as she proudly held a new Galaxy Tab gifted to support their research and club activities. She noted how meaningful this moment was for both her school and her future. “I have learned that ICT is important in my life,” she shared. “It can help me do work in the future. When you study it, you can become an engineer of computers. I have learned to help others so they can learn computer. In this coming year we must fit in the dotcom era. That is why we must learn ICT.”
Her words reflect a growing awareness among Ugandan learners: digital literacy is no longer optional. It is the language of modern work, communication, and innovation — and St. John SS is determined not to be left behind.
Senior Four student Francis also expressed appreciation for the day’s event. He said it was an eye-opening experience to learn both the challenges and the opportunities that ICT presents. “We have been visited by UCC in association with KAWA. They’re here to launch the ICT Club. We have got to know the problems associated with ICT, but not only the problems — the opportunities, the good things… how you can become one with the department of ICT and how to use ICT-related tools,” he explained. “My view is that ICT is not a tool only for people who know it. It is learnt. I would like to thank Uganda Communications Commission and in particular KAWA.”
His reflections illustrate precisely why ICT Clubs were created: to demystify technology, nurture curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and help students take ownership of their school’s digital resources.
The ICT Club Chairman, Mubiru Lawrence, expressed confidence that the club would grow into a strong pillar of innovation within the school. With the support of UCC and KAWA, the students now have a pathway to digital skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience with the tools that define modern learning.
The launch at St. John SS Nandere reinforces the national goal of ensuring that ICT becomes a practical, everyday part of the school environment. As students like Victoria and Francis take the lead, the school is stepping boldly into the digital age — proof that with access, mentorship, and empowerment, Uganda’s young people are more than ready to seize the future.
