Hon. Noah Kiyimba speaks to graduating students at Quantum RTF Training Institute in Namusera
The Minister for Protocol, Cabinet Affairs, Guests and Special Duties in the Office of the Katikkiro, Hon. Noah Kiyimba, has urged the government to reduce the cost of internet services and extend connectivity to rural areas across the country.
He made the remarks while speaking at the graduation ceremony of students at Quantum RTF Training Institute in Namusera, Busiro County.
Hon. Kiyimba said expanding internet access would enable young people to take part in technology-driven work and meaningfully improve their livelihoods.
Hon. Kiyimba is in the middle, seated with school leaders as graduates stand behind them
The minister commended the school’s founder, Hajj Abu Kawenja, for spearheading development in his community and for prioritising the use of technology in his institution.
He noted that teachers can now instruct learners from anywhere — whether in class or at home — using online platforms. He said such innovations help lift people out of poverty and propel communities forward.
He further stressed the importance of driving development in the areas where people live or come from.
The Wakiso District Chairperson, Hon. Matia Lwanga Bwanika, who also attended the event, called on the government to increase support for vocational education by scrapping taxes on institutions that offer hands-on skills training. He said this would help many young Ugandans acquire practical knowledge and start their own enterprises.
Hajj Abu Kawenja, founder of the institute and broadcaster at CBS Radio
Hajj Abu Kawenja, a broadcaster at CBS Radio and founder of the institute, noted that many Ugandans still struggle to use the internet effectively. He warned that without digital literacy, they risk being left behind as the world moves at a fast pace.
He added that those who understand the value of the internet and know how to use it wisely will have a competitive advantage in today’s global environment.