Thousands of Ugandans, mainly young people with limited skills, continue to travel abroad to take up domestic and other casual jobs, particularly in the Middle East.
Many endure long working hours, minimal rest, difficult living conditions, and various forms of mistreatment, all while earning low wages that reflect their unskilled labour.
Moses Kasakya, the Executive Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, says Uganda can reverse this labour export profile by improving training standards, assessment, and certification processes to produce a skilled workforce.
The TVET Council, established in March this year, is mandated to upgrade curricula, strengthen practical training, and partner with industry to align graduates’ skills with global labour demands.
Kasakya notes that a certified and competent technical workforce would enhance Uganda’s reputation and contribute more meaningfully to the economy.
Dr Alfred Driwale, the Chairperson of the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board, echoed Kasakya’s position, emphasising Uganda’s potential to supply skilled labour, particularly in health-related TVET fields.
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