Kampala, Uganda – 6th December 2024
In an exciting finale to the inaugural Uganda National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship, four Ugandan teams have qualified to represent the country at the Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas, USA, next year.
Winning Teams
The four teams that emerged victorious in the Uganda National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship are:
- Daffodils Primary School – Winner of the Vex IQ category
- The Stoneridge School – Winner of the Vex IQ category
- Acorns International School – Winner of the VEX V5 category
- Soroti Municipal SS – Winner of the VEX V5 category
These teams demonstrated exceptional skills and creativity in designing, building, and operating their robots, impressing the judges and spectators alike.
Representing Uganda at the World Championship
The above four schools will make four teams that will represent Uganda at the Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas, USA, next year.
When asked about their experience, Agaba Twinemanzi, a student from Daffodils Primary School, exclaimed, “We’re over the moon! We worked so hard as a team, and it’s amazing to see our efforts pay off. We can’t wait to represent Uganda on the global stage!”
Recognition and Support
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni, represented by the Commissioner for Secondary Schools, Mrs. Juliet Atuhaire Muzoora, commended Young Engineers Uganda for organizing the first-ever National STEM and Robotics Education Championship.
She praised the organizers and participants, emphasizing the importance of STEM education in empowering Uganda’s next generation of innovators. She noted that the championship aligns with the government’s development agenda, particularly in promoting skilling programs and preparing youth for the challenges of the 21st century.