Ahmed Seguya Memorial Technical Institute has stepped up efforts to equip young people with practical green skills aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities while promoting environmental conservation.
Located in Kangulumira, Kayunga District, the institute is emerging as a hub for eco-friendly innovation, offering hands-on training in renewable energy installation, waste management, organic farming, and sustainable construction techniques.
According to the institute’s principal, Hadijah Nakakande Ssenyondo, the initiative is designed to address two major challenges—youth unemployment and environmental degradation.
“By integrating green skills into vocational training, we are preparing learners for the job market while also empowering them to become responsible stewards of the environment,” she said.
The programme is attracting attention from both development partners and environmental advocates. Speaking during an exhibition at the institute, Regina Mwennyango from the Global Green Growth Institute called for collective action in reducing environmental impact.
“We want to decouple development from environmental degradation,” Mwennyango said. “We must promote growth that minimizes resource use, especially among the younger generation in the face of a rapidly increasing population.”
Among the innovations showcased were energy-saving stoves, solar panel installations, and recycling projects that convert waste materials into usable products. These initiatives are already gaining traction within the local community, with residents expressing interest in adopting the technologies.
Students at the institute say the skills they are acquiring will enable them to create their own jobs within the growing green economy.
“We are learning how to earn while protecting nature,” said Sarah Juan, a student innovator.
Local leaders and education stakeholders have commended the institute for aligning with national and global efforts to address climate change while tackling unemployment. They have called for similar programmes to be replicated across other training institutions in the district and beyond.
