ATC Uganda, Stanbic and UCC open digital learning hub to bridge Kampala’s digital divide

June 3, 2026 in Business, Companies by Editor

ATC Uganda, Stanbic Bank and UCC have opened a digital learning hub in Kampala’s Katwe suburb, providing students and residents with access to computers, internet connectivity and digital skills training.

 

A new digital learning hub has opened in Kampala’s Katwe suburb, bringing together the public and private sectors in a bid to expand access to technology, internet connectivity and digital skills for young people and local communities.

The facility, established at Katwe Noor Secondary School through a partnership between ATC Uganda, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Stanbic Bank Uganda, Stanbic Kenya Foundation and the school, will provide students and residents with access to computers, internet services and digital learning resources.

The hub is part of ATC’s global Digital Communities initiative, which seeks to create connected learning spaces in underserved areas and expand access to education, digital literacy and career development opportunities. The programme aims to impact at least two million people worldwide by 2030.

Speaking at the launch, Eng. Alfred Bogere, Director of Engineering and Communications Infrastructure at UCC, said the project demonstrates the critical role of digital access in supporting education, innovation and economic participation.

“As regulators and policymakers, we remain committed to creating an enabling environment that supports connectivity expansion, affordable access, innovation and responsible digital development,” Bogere said on behalf of UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo.

He noted that the initiative aligns with Uganda’s Digital Transformation Roadmap, which seeks to leverage technology to improve service delivery, drive innovation and expand economic opportunities for citizens.

The launch comes as Uganda intensifies efforts to close the digital divide, particularly among young people and communities with limited access to technology and internet services.

According to ATC Uganda, the company has established 83 Digital Communities across the country over the past six years, including 58 computer hubs in schools and communities and 25 Electronic Medical Records hubs in health facilities. The programme has so far reached more than 100,000 beneficiaries.

ATC Uganda Chief Executive Officer Dorothy Ssemanda said the initiative goes beyond providing connectivity infrastructure by creating opportunities for social and economic transformation.

“Connectivity becomes truly meaningful when it changes lives. Through the Digital Communities programme, we are investing not only in infrastructure, but also in human potential,” Ssemanda said.

She added that digital access can unlock educational opportunities, support entrepreneurship and create pathways to economic empowerment.

Stanbic Bank Uganda said the project complements its broader efforts to support youth empowerment, financial inclusion and enterprise development.

Sam Mwogeza, Executive Director of Stanbic Bank Uganda, said the bank’s Positive Impact Agenda includes financing commitments of up to UGX 1 trillion targeting women, youth and farmer-led enterprises.

“The youth remain a central pillar of Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. Empowering young people means investing in their education, skills, creativity and access to opportunities,” Mwogeza said.

The initiative is aligned with Uganda’s National Broadband Policy and Digital Transformation Roadmap, both of which identify digital infrastructure, literacy and innovation as key drivers of economic growth and national development.

As Uganda’s economy becomes increasingly digitised, stakeholders believe projects such as the Katwe Noor Digital Community can help ensure that underserved communities are not left behind in the country’s digital transformation journey.