Govt introduces AI training in TVET

Education: Govt introduces AI training in TVET

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The training, which started Monday (September 14) and ends on Friday, is intended to equip trainers with the skills needed to implement and assess the new programmes and understand the changes introduced under the revised TVET system.

One of the group discussions among participants during the orientation for trainers of the new technician diploma curriculum at Nakawa Vocational Institute, Kampala, on Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo by Ronnie Kijjambu)

Government has begun integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) training into the revised Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum as part of efforts to equip learners with skills required in a rapidly changing labour market.

The move is, however, facing a potential knowledge gap among trainers, with educators warning that instructors need to understand the technology before they can effectively teach it.