Overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure, and a dearth of trained teachers worsen the challenges, especially in underserved areas. Meanwhile, the digital divide looms large, with internet penetration at a mere 8.9%, leaving digital literacy aspirations largely unfulfilled.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi, has presented the economic strategies that are set to trigger swift growth of Uganda's economy from USD 50 billion to USD 100 billion by 2040.