Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) Print School has launched a revamped digital skills training modules to power Uganda’s creative and technical industry.
Caleb Kutamba, the Principal of the UPPC Print School says the move is aimed at meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving market by integrating high-level digital courses, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Web Design, into its traditional industrial printing foundation.
He noted that the institution is leveraging its position as a premier state printer to provide a unique “production floor classroom” experience. By blending theoretical study with direct industrial application, the school has graduated more than 100 technicians over the past year.
According to Kutamba the expanded curriculum features high-impact modules in data analysis, digital printing, and computer maintenance. These are offered alongside specialized training in offset machine techniques, post-press processes, and desktop publishing. In the publishing track, students are required to master industry-standard software, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Kutamba said the school is committed to creating a direct pipeline to employment as a strategy to combat youth unemployment. The institution has already begun absorbing its own talent, retaining several high-performing graduates within the commercial printing and publishing wings of the UPPC, while others have secured roles in the private sector.
Beyond the classroom, the school provides students with a digital library and video-led practical demonstrations. Mr. Kutamba said the mission is to produce forward-thinking professionals who can navigate a competitive global market and contribute to the growth of local industry.
The facility is designed to provide “ideological grounding” for leaders to align with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) principles and national development goals.The institute hosts diverse groups, including Members of Parliament (MPs), district councillors, LCIII chairpersons, and public servants undergoing refresher training.
The Ugandan printing sector is a growing competitive industry driven by urbanization and demand for branding featuring a mix of digital and off set technologies. Key players include the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation and Graphic Systems servicing needs from business stationery to large-format advertising. While offering significant employment opportunities, the sector faces challenges with high import costs for materials and reliance on foreign services for specialized, large-scale jobs
The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) is a public enterprise established in 1992 (originating in 1902) responsible for printing government documents, including security printing and publishing the official Uganda Gazette. Fully owned by the government, it operates under the Office of the President and is advancing a five-year strategic plan to modernize, digitize 80Under the leadership of Managing Director Prof. Sudi Nangoli, the corporation is implementing a 5-year strategy focused on digitalization, efficient service delivery, and producing high-quality documents to reduce government expenditure abroad.% of its offerings, and become a leader in security printing.
