On Monday, 12th May 2025, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) officially launched the Advancing Digital Learning for Primary Schools in Uganda: A Digitally Enabled Community-Centered Early Childhood Development Approach (DECEDA) project during an inception meeting held at the UCC offices in Kampala. This initiative comes at a critical time when Uganda faces persistent challenges in improving learning outcomes, especially in the upper primary levels (P6–P7), where national assessment results have highlighted performance gaps in literacy, numeracy, and science. According to the National Assessment of Progress in Education (NAPE), less than 40% of Primary 6 learners demonstrate proficiency in literacy and numeracy, with rural schools performing significantly below national averages. Many of these schools operate with limited teaching resources, overburdened teachers, and minimal exposure to ICT-enabled learning tools. The DECEDA project seeks to address these inequalities by leveraging technology, training, and regional school networks to transform learning experiences for P6 and P7 learners.
UCC Flags Off DECEDA Project to Transform Early Childhood Education Through Digital Innovation
