NTUNGAMO, UGANDA – Ugandans have been urged to shift focus from traditional degrees to practical skill development to remain competitive in the global job market amid the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The call was made by veteran Ugandan journalist Mr. Elly Katahinga while addressing students, parents, and the congregation during the thanksgiving service for Kyobwe God’s Plan Technical Institute over the weekend.
At the event held at Kyobwe Full Gospel Church in Rwentobo-Rwahi Town Council, Ntungamo District, Katahinga emphasized that the future of work demands a new approach to education.
Katahinga stressed the need to navigate the shifts caused by AI by investing in hands-on expertise, urging Ugandans to transition from relying solely on traditional degrees to acquiring practical, hands-on skills.
He emphasized the need for both high-tech digital capabilities and essential human skills, noting that skilling boosts international employability while driving local productivity and future work readiness.
“We must shift from traditional degrees to practical, hands-on skills, embracing both high-tech digital capabilities and essential human skills. Investing in skilling boosts international employability, drives local productivity, and prepares individuals for the future of work,” said Elly Katahinga.
Katahinga further appreciated the director of Kyobwe God’s Plan Technical Institute, Mrs. Vanis Kanyonyi, for supplementing the government’s efforts toward job creation and community development.
Meanwhile, Director Vanis Kanyonyi, who doubles as a renowned gospel singer, explained that the thanksgiving service was organized to express gratitude to God for the success of both the institute and the church.
She extended her appreciation to the directors and management of Radio Ankole for their unwavering support in elevating the institute to greater heights.
The service also featured a sermon by Judith Mushabe, who urged parishioners to be “prayer warriors” if they are to succeed in life while commending Vanis Kanyonyi for her dedication to supporting evangelism through the church.
“We must be prayer warriors if we are to succeed in life. Spiritual resilience gives us the continuous strength to push forward and keep changing the world. Our dear madam director, you have done a great job in uplifting the church through your works, and God will continue to bless you,” Mushabe emphasized.
The event underscored the growing consensus in Uganda that technical and vocational education is a critical driver for sustainable development in the age of global technological disruption.
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