Lira, Uganda – Churchill Junior Academy, a leading institution in Lira City, was the venue for a transformative visit by two influential local figures-Brian Yeko Ongora, Program Manager at Unity FM and board member at Kakebe Technologies and Sedrick Otolo, Team Leader at Kakebe Technologies.
The visit focused on the future of education in Uganda, with a special emphasis on the urgent need for digital literacy to equip students and teachers for the challenges of the modern world.
Brian Yeko Ongora, also known for his grassroots activism under the moniker Awii Awobe, highlighted the importance of early childhood education and the crucial role teachers play in shaping Uganda’s future.
Ongora praised Churchill Junior Academy for its high standards, particularly in cleanliness and discipline, noting that the institution’s environment is one of the reasons he chose it for his own child.
“…Nursery teachers are the real architects of Uganda’s future…,” Ongora remarked, stressing that the government needs to prioritize their welfare by ensuring better pay and conditions.
He further announced his plans to run for the NRM Youth League Chairmanship for 2025–2031, with a focus on championing the rights of youth and educators alike.
Meanwhile, Sedrick Otolo, the Team Leader of Kakebe Technologies, underscored the growing need for schools to integrate digital education into their curriculum.
“…We cannot prepare our children for the future without equipping them with the right skills, and digital literacy is one of the most important tools in that arsenal…,” Otolo said.
He urged teachers at Churchill Junior Academy to embrace technology and improve their ICT skills to stay relevant and effective in their roles.
The visit left a lasting impact on the academy’s students and staff, with many recognizing the importance of adapting to the rapidly changing educational landscape.
The call for digital transformation echoed across the school’s classrooms, with teachers motivated to enhance their digital capabilities to foster a generation of learners who can thrive in the global digital economy.
The collaboration between Churchill Junior Academy and local leaders like Otolo and Ongora marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform Uganda’s education system and prepare students for a future driven by technology.
