She said that children are taught in a fun way that make them understand what technology is, appreciate it and empower them with problem solving skills. She said that basic programming has become an essential skill for grown-ups and children alike and the benefits of picking up this skill, especially for kids are huge. “To change this, we are bringing tech into the classrooms by offering co-curricular programs in schools and out of school to empower the youth with digital literacy and entrepreneurship skills in bid to encourage innovation, creativity and to get a head start into the future with these skills,” she said. Maisha said that Uganda’s education system is still traditional and the curriculum in most schools does not take into consideration the technology revolution that is going on globally. “We seek to empower the young people for tomorrow and ensure that every school going child in Uganda learns how to code,” she said. She added that exposing young people to coding at an early age triggers their imagination, creativity and curiosity, given that they are often open-minded.

Maisha who also doubles as the Startup’s Team Lead, said that teaching kids how to code at an early age gives them lifetime skills that can be used even in other fields even when they don’t end up in the career itself.

However, one company – Mindset Coders, has set up to change the narrative for Uganda.Įstablished in 2018 by Valentine Maisha, Mindset Coders imparts digital skills to children from seven to 18 years, with a view of getting them exposed to digital skills and to encourage them to dive more into tech related careers. In most developing countries, including Uganda, however, the earliest one is exposed to such is at university, in case they are pursuing a computer or information technology-related course. This is because most schools and parents believe that learning how to code at a young age sets up a child for a lifetime of success. There is growing demand in developed nations for schools to teach children coding from an early age.

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