Young women in higher education must take charge of their futures by embracing entrepreneurship and digital innovation, said Prof. Moses Muhwezi, Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), during the launch of a new skills training program aimed at boosting female employability.
Speaking at the first in-person session of the Entrepreneurial and Digital Skills for Employability of Young Women – 2025 initiative, Prof. Muhwezi emphasized that practical, hands-on skills are essential for young women to compete in today’s evolving job market and to become drivers of economic change in Uganda. “This is your moment to learn, grow, and become the leaders Uganda needs,” he said. “By developing entrepreneurial and digital skills, you are not just preparing for jobs you are positioning yourselves to become job creators and community change makers.”
He urged students to remain focused and committed to personal excellence, noting that the values they cultivate now — discipline, creativity, and resilience — will shape their ability to innovate and lead in their chosen fields. The training program, organized by the MUBS Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation Centre, aims to equip young women with key 21st century competencies such as digital literacy, business planning, e-commerce, innovation thinking, and financial management. It responds to the growing need for education that bridges the gap between university learning and real-world economic opportunities.
In addition to technical training, participants also benefit from mentorship and peer-to-peer learning designed to build confidence and resilience, particularly in navigating the challenges women face in business and technology sectors.
This was the physical training EDEW, that happened at UICT, Nakawa. 140 young women participated from different universities such as MUBS, MUST, Muni, Busitema, Gulu University. Took place on 15th and 16th of July 2025.