The Resident Judge of the High Court at Kabale, Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere early this week visited Christ the King Secondary School, Rutooma, and Upper Bugongi Primary School as part of an initiative to expand access to computers and prepare learners for an increasingly technology-driven future.
The visits focused on supporting the two church-founded schools with computers and strengthening their capacity to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into learning.
At Christ the King Secondary School, Rutooma, which has approximately 200 students, the Resident Judge highlighted the need to expand the school’s technology programme and sought support for the provision of computers.
He noted that exposure to technology should not only be viewed in terms of studying Information Technology as a subject, but also as an important tool for preparing young people for future employment opportunities.
He observed that as workplaces become increasingly technology-driven, schools need to equip learners with digital skills that will enable them to adapt and compete in the future.
The Resident Judge later visited Upper Bugongi Primary School, another church-supported institution identified to benefit from the provision of computers.
He noted that the world in which today’s children will eventually study, work and live is rapidly changing, making it necessary to rethink how they are prepared for the future.
Justice Ssemogerere therefore underscored the importance of introducing children to technology early and ensuring that schools have the tools required to support digital learning.
Through UCOSAF, computers are expected to be provided to the identified institutions, including Upper Bugongi Primary School, as part of support towards ICT development.
The intervention will go beyond providing equipment to include training school staff and equipping them with the relevant knowledge and skills to effectively use the computers.
The Resident Judge urged the school administrations to take responsibility for the security and proper maintenance of the equipment once delivered, stressing the importance of ensuring that the computers are protected and used for their intended purpose.
The overseer of Upper Bugongi Primary School welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation for the school’s selection to benefit from the support.
He noted that the school was particularly grateful to have been identified as the only primary school among the institutions selected to receive computers and pledged that the administration would do its best to safeguard and maintain the equipment.
The visits highlighted the importance of extending access to digital resources beyond institutions that already have established ICT infrastructure, particularly to schools where exposure to computers can broaden learning opportunities for children.
Posted 1st, September 2026
