Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT), operating under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has graduated more than 600 students across ICT, engineering and management disciplines, marking a major boost to Uganda’s growing digital workforce.
The graduation ceremony was held under the theme “Empowering the digital generation: building adaptive ICT talent for Uganda’s future,” and attracted government officials, industry leaders, academic staff, parents and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate a milestone in national skills development.
Graduates completed programmes in key fields critical to the digital economy. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (DITB) registered 118 graduates, Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) had 130, Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (DEEE) produced 117, while Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering (DECE) graduated 53 students, alongside several other business and technology-related programmes.
The Guest of Honour, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, Member of Parliament for Kinkizi East in Kanungu District, congratulated the graduates and their families for their resilience through years of academic pressure and personal sacrifice. Using a powerful metaphor, he described education as a furnace that refines character and skill.
> “Education is like a furnace—not everyone manages to pass through it. It is a place of pressure, sacrifice and endurance, but it produces refined minds and strong character. Today, you stand as proof that you endured the heat and came out ready to serve society,” the Minister said.
He urged parents and guardians to take pride in the achievement, noting that success at this level was the result of discipline, investment and faith.
> “Today is not only a victory for students, but also for parents and guardians who invested time, resources and prayers. This level is not reached by chance, and therefore it must be celebrated,” he added.
The Minister further challenged graduates to treat their qualifications as a national responsibility and to contribute meaningfully to digital transformation.
> “You are now part of a rare and skilled generation that must drive ICT and technology advancement in government, industry and communities. Your success must reflect in service to Uganda,” he emphasized.
UICT Principal, Dr Fredrick E. Kitogo, congratulated the class of 2025 and encouraged them to uphold professionalism as ambassadors of the institute.
> “Be creative, innovative and committed to lifelong learning. Go out and apply what you have learned. Represent UICT with distinction in the world of practice,” he said.
Graduates expressed optimism about employment, entrepreneurship and further studies, citing practical training and exposure as key strengths of their programmes. Parents lauded the institution for shaping disciplined and competitive professionals.
As Uganda continues to invest in the digital economy, UICT reaffirmed its commitment to producing skilled, adaptable graduates capable of supporting e-government, innovation, private enterprise and community development through technology
