JINJA, UGANDA – June 5, 2025 – Jinja College is proud to announce the upcoming establishment of a cutting-edge Digital Innovation Hub on its campus, a transformative project in partnership with ENABEL, the Belgian development agency. This initiative, part of ENABEL’s Digital Innovation for Education Scaling Project, is set to significantly enhance teaching and learning methodologies throughout Eastern Uganda, beginning with Jinja City.
To kick start this ambitious project, Jinja College hosted a dynamic workshop today for teachers from several partner schools. The training focused on the productive use and maintenance of the digital tools and resources that will form the core of the new hub.
The workshop was officially opened by Ms. Nafula Elizabeth, the Deputy Head Teacher for welfare, careers, and co-curricular activities. In her opening remarks, she expressed profound gratitude for ENABEL’s deep commitment to Uganda’s development, with a special mention of their focus on the Eastern region and Jinja in particular.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with ENABEL,” said Ms. Nafula. “This Digital Innovation Hub will be a cornerstone in modernizing our educational landscape. I urge all participating teachers to absorb these new skills and cascade this knowledge to their colleagues. Jinja College offers its full and unwavering support to this project, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on our students and teachers.”
The partner schools participating in this foundational workshop included Masese Seed Secondary School, PMM Girls’ School, Jinja Senior Secondary School, and the host, Jinja College. The engagement and enthusiasm from the attendees underscored their readiness to integrate modern digital tools into their teaching practices.
Facilitators from ENABEL, led by Mr. Bart Cornille and Mr. Owiny Moses, outlined the exciting next steps. They announced that the renovation of the designated building for the hub is scheduled to commence within days.
Mr. Owiny also provided a glimpse into the impressive array of technology the Digital Innovation Hub will feature, including:
• Over 50 computers
• Mobile digital toolkits for each partner school
• State-of-the-art projectors and smart boards
• Stable, high-speed, unlimited internet access
This initiative represents a sigJINJA, UGANDA – June 5, 2025 – Jinja College is proud to announce the upcoming establishment of a cutting-edge Digital Innovation Hub on its campus, a transformative project in partnership with ENABEL, the Belgian development agency. This initiative, part of ENABEL’s Digital Innovation for Education Scaling Project, is set to significantly enhance teaching and learning methodologies throughout Eastern Uganda, beginning with Jinja City.
To kick start this ambitious project, Jinja College hosted a dynamic workshop today for teachers from several partner schools. The training focused on the productive use and maintenance of the digital tools and resources that will form the core of the new hub.
The workshop was officially opened by Ms. Nafula Elizabeth, the Deputy Head Teacher for welfare, careers, and co-curricular activities. In her opening remarks, she expressed profound gratitude for ENABEL’s deep commitment to Uganda’s development, with a special mention of their focus on the Eastern region and Jinja in particular.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with ENABEL,” said Ms. Nafula. “This Digital Innovation Hub will be a cornerstone in modernizing our educational landscape. I urge all participating teachers to absorb these new skills and cascade this knowledge to their colleagues. Jinja College offers its full and unwavering support to this project, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on our students and teachers.”
The partner schools participating in this foundational workshop included Masese Seed Secondary School, PMM Girls’ School, Jinja Senior Secondary School, and the host, Jinja College. The engagement and enthusiasm from the attendees underscored their readiness to integrate modern digital tools into their teaching practices.
Facilitators from ENABEL, led by Mr. Bart Cornille and Mr. Owiny Moses, outlined the exciting next steps. They announced that the renovation of the designated building for the hub is scheduled to commence within days.
Mr. Owiny also provided a glimpse into the impressive array of technology the Digital Innovation Hub will feature, including:
• Over 50 computers
• Mobile digital toolkits for each partner school
• State-of-the-art projectors and smart boards
• Stable, high-speed, unlimited internet access
This initiative represents a significant leap forward in providing equitable access to digital education and fostering a new generation of innovators and thinkers in the region. The Digital Innovation Hub at Jinja College is poised to become a beacon of educational excellence and technological advancement for Eastern Uganda.JINJA, UGANDA – June 5, 2025 – Jinja College is proud to announce the upcoming establishment of a cutting-edge Digital Innovation Hub on its campus, a transformative project in partnership with ENABEL, the Belgian development agency. This initiative, part of ENABEL’s Digital Innovation for Education Scaling Project, is set to significantly enhance teaching and learning methodologies throughout Eastern Uganda, beginning with Jinja City.
To kick start this ambitious project, Jinja College hosted a dynamic workshop today for teachers from several partner schools. The training focused on the productive use and maintenance of the digital tools and resources that will form the core of the new hub.
The workshop was officially opened by Ms. Nafula Elizabeth, the Deputy Head Teacher for welfare, careers, and co-curricular activities. In her opening remarks, she expressed profound gratitude for ENABEL’s deep commitment to Uganda’s development, with a special mention of their focus on the Eastern region and Jinja in particular.
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with ENABEL,” said Ms. Nafula. “This Digital Innovation Hub will be a cornerstone in modernizing our educational landscape. I urge all participating teachers to absorb these new skills and cascade this knowledge to their colleagues. Jinja College offers its full and unwavering support to this project, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact it will have on our students and teachers.”
The partner schools participating in this foundational workshop included Masese Seed Secondary School, PMM Girls’ School, Jinja Senior Secondary School, and the host, Jinja College. The engagement and enthusiasm from the attendees underscored their readiness to integrate modern digital tools into their teaching practices.
Facilitators from ENABEL, led by Mr. Bart Cornille and Mr. Owiny Moses, outlined the exciting next steps. They announced that the renovation of the designated building for the hub is scheduled to commence within days.
Mr. Owiny also provided a glimpse into the impressive array of technology the Digital Innovation Hub will feature, including:
• Over 50 computers
• Mobile digital toolkits for each partner school
• State-of-the-art projectors and smart boards
• Stable, high-speed, unlimited internet access
This initiative represents a significant leap forward in providing equitable access to digital education and fostering a new generation of innovators and thinkers in the region. The Digital Innovation Hub at Jinja College is poised to become a beacon of educational excellence and technological advancement for Eastern Uganda.nificant leap forward in providing equitable access to digital education and fostering a new generation of innovators and thinkers in the region. The Digital Innovation Hub at Jinja College is poised to become a beacon of educational excellence and technological advancement for Eastern Uganda.
