Kampala – The Ndere Cultural Centre, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the UNESCO‑backed Digital Heritage Initiative, launched a pilot program this week to digitise Uganda’s oral traditions, music, and dance within primary schools in the Central Region. The project equips 150 schools with tablets pre‑loaded with a custom app that records students reciting folk tales, performing traditional songs, and demonstrating dances under the guidance of local cultural custodians. Over a 12‑month period, the centre expects to archive more than 10,000 minutes of indigenous content, creating a searchable online repository accessible to educators, researchers, and the public. “Our children are the living vessels of our culture,” said Ndere director Sarah Nanyanzi. “By giving them the tools to capture and preserve their heritage, we safeguard it for future generations while fostering pride and identity.” The initiative also includes teacher‑training workshops and a national competition for the most compelling digital cultural presentation, slated for the 2027 Ugandan Cultural Festival.
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