Kampala – In a move that will help many young people across the country get better access to technology, the dfcu Foundation has handed over 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
The donation took place at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa. Officials from both sides were present as the computers were officially received. These machines will not stay in Kampala. They are meant for selected schools in underserved communities so that students who rarely see a computer can finally learn how to use one.
This is not a sudden gift. It comes from a partnership that started in late 2024 between the dfcu Foundation and the Ministry. The goal has always been clear: help more Ugandans, especially the youth and women, gain digital skills and open doors for better opportunities.
Mabel Ndawula, the Executive Director of dfcu Foundation, spoke during the handover. She said digital inclusion is more than just giving out machines. “It is also about ensuring people have the skills and confidence to use it effectively,” she explained. She added that by combining digital literacy, entrepreneurship training and financial education, more Ugandans can build stronger businesses and take part in the economy.
Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, received the computers on behalf of the government. She welcomed the support and stressed that government cannot do everything alone. “These 100 desktop computers will provide learners and educators with access to technology and digital resources that are essential for education, innovation and skills development,” she said. She called partnerships like this one important if Uganda is to succeed in its digital transformation plans.
The computers come preloaded with the SOMA digital learning platform. This means students and young entrepreneurs can learn about financial literacy, business management and other useful skills at their own pace. Some of the machines will also support training at the Innovation Hub itself, where young innovators already receive guidance on how to grow their ideas into real businesses.
Many schools in rural and less developed areas still struggle with limited computers. Sometimes one machine is shared by over a hundred students. This donation will not solve the whole problem, but it is a practical step in the right direction. The Ministry has promised that the computers will be distributed fairly and that schools will be expected to take good care of them so that many learners can benefit.
Beyond the computers, the partnership has already trained more than 200 innovators in financial literacy and business skills. Selected entrepreneurs have also received mentorship to help them improve their planning and prepare for investment.
For ordinary Ugandans following the news, this is the kind of story that feels useful. It is not just talk about digital transformation. Real machines are being put into schools where they are needed most. If the distribution is done well and the training continues, more young people in different parts of the country will get a fairer chance to learn the skills that matter in today’s world.
The handover marks another step in the ongoing work between dfcu Foundation and the Ministry of ICT. Both sides say they plan to keep working together so that more communities can benefit in the future.