In February 2026, Uganda’s government announced plans to introduce an AI curriculum across schools, framed as part of an inclusive digital education agenda. The initiative falls under Uganda’s Digital Agenda Strategy (2025-2032), a seven-year roadmap launched by the Ministry of Education and Sports to make technology-driven education more accessible. The AI curriculum is designed to bridge the digital divide and promote equitable access for all learners. Current AI implementation in Uganda’s education system is concentrated in higher education, with Makerere University as the primary hub. Less than 10% of higher education institutions have piloted AI initiatives. Infrastructure gaps are a critical constraint: up to 90% of primary schools in rural areas lack reliable electricity.
Who it affects: Students at all school levels if the curriculum is adopted. Currently, the initiative is a proposal and planning process, not an enacted mandate. The Digital Agenda Strategy provides the policy framework but does not yet establish binding obligations on schools.
What is notably missing: The AI curriculum for schools remains at the announcement and planning stage; no binding mandate has been passed. Uganda’s National AI Policy is also still being drafted. Infrastructure constraints severely limit implementation potential for most schools. There is no dedicated funding mechanism attached to the curriculum proposal, no teacher training programme, and no defined minimum competency standards.