education 9 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Minister Baryomunsi Advocates for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has urged universities to abandon outdated traditional methods and embrace artificial intelligence to enhance learning outcomes. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/minister-baryomunsi-pushes-for-ai-integration-in-higher-education-5664800
Higher education institutions in Uganda need to embrace digital transformation by integrating artificial intelligence into their academic structures, according to Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.
Speaking on the necessity of modernizing the education sector, the minister emphasized that traditional teaching methodologies are no longer sufficient to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce. Universities must adapt quickly to global technological shifts.
Dr. Baryomunsi pointed out that leveraging artificial intelligence can greatly improve research capabilities, optimize administrative processes, and provide personalized learning experiences for students across the country.
Stakeholders in the education sector are being encouraged to invest in the necessary infrastructure and capacity building to ensure that institutions can effectively adopt emerging technologies without leaving students behind.
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