Tororo technical institute IT equipment boost to enhance digital learning
Tahakanizibwa noted that digital literacy has become a key requirement for success in modern workplaces and educational institutions, making investments in technology increasingly important.
Some of the beneficiaries of the IT equipment after receiving support from the Uganda Baati on Friday in Tororo. (Courtesy Photo)
Tororo district-based Safal Uganda Baati Technical Training has received a boost in its quest to strengthen digital learning and improve students’ access to technology.
The over 30 laptop computers donation was handed over during a visit by leaders of Kenya’s Mabaati Rolling Mills (MRM) Foundation and the donors, Angaza Centre Foundation, on June 19, 2026.
The donation is expected to enhance the institute’s ICT infrastructure, expand access to online learning resources, and equip students with practical digital skills. It also reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to improving education and preparing young people for future employment opportunities.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Jackie Tahakanizibwa, head of corporate and external affairs at Uganda Baati Ltd, said the donation demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to empowering young people through education and technology.
“At the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, we recognise that access to technology is a necessity. By providing these computers, we are helping to create an enabling environment where students can develop the digital competencies needed to thrive in today’s knowledge-based economy,” she said.
“We are proud to partner with organisations that share our vision of empowering young people through education. These partnerships enable us to create meaningful and lasting impact within communities by addressing some of the critical barriers to quality learning,” she added.
The support comes as Uganda continues to advance its digital transformation agenda across key sectors, including education. Stakeholders from both the government and the private sector have increasingly called for investments in ICT infrastructure to improve innovation, productivity, and competitiveness.
Timely intervention
Students at the institute welcomed the donation, describing it as a timely intervention that will improve their learning experience.
"This donation has come at the right time because many of us need practical computer skills to compete in today's world. The new computers will help us improve our ICT knowledge, conduct research more easily, and prepare us for future careers where digital skills are required," said Sarah Atim, a student.
“Education remains one of the most powerful drivers of social and economic transformation,” she said.
She further noted that partnerships remain critical in addressing resource gaps that many educational institutions face, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
The computer donation underscores the role of collaboration between corporate foundations, development partners and educational institutions in expanding access to learning resources and improving educational outcomes.
Students and staff at the institute welcomed the support, saying the additional computers will help increase access to digital learning tools and improve practical training sessions.