Huawei Launches 2026–2027 ICT Competition in Uganda to Nurture the Next Generation of Tech Innovators

What the report says

Huawei Technologies Uganda has launched the 2026–2027 Huawei ICT Competition in Kampala, working with Uganda’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation under the Office of the President. According to Watchdog Uganda, the nationwide program is designed to strengthen the country’s pool of ICT talent, link classroom learning with industry needs and support Uganda’s broader digital transformation goals. The launch took place in Nakasero on 10 November 2026.

The event was presided over by Minister Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki and attended by government officials, diplomats, university leaders and students. The report said delegations from Mountains of the Moon University and Uganda Martyrs University were present to recognize students who performed well in the previous competition cycle. It noted that Mountains of the Moon University won a global second prize in the innovation track, while Uganda Martyrs University took a global third prize in the computing track.

Now in its 11th edition, the Huawei ICT Competition is open to university and college students and includes categories such as networking, cloud computing, computing and AI innovation. Students who advance through national selection will move on to African regional finals in South Africa, with top performers then eligible for the global finals in Shenzhen, China.

The article says the competition is intended to give participants practical exposure, Huawei certifications and possible pathways to internships or employment. More broadly, initiatives like this are often seen as part of efforts to grow local digital skills and encourage innovation that can address real-world problems in Uganda.