Uganda’s young robotics innovators returned home in triumph after excelling at the 2025 VEX World Robotics Championship, where they competed against more than 800 teams from around the world. The team left the country on May 02, 2025, for Dallas, Texas, during the competition.
The Ugandan delegation, representing the African School of Innovations Science and Technology/Young Engineers Uganda, showcased exceptional creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise at the event, securing victories in two divisions and earning international recognition for their achievements.
“Uganda’s performance reflects our growing commitment to innovation and technology. These students have proven that with dedication, we can compete and win on a global scale,” Ms. Maureen Karamagi, CEO and Co-founder of Young Engineers Uganda, told the Nilewires.
Ms. Carol T. Otaremwa, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Young Engineers Uganda, said, “The journey to Dallas was intense, but these students worked hard and showed they belong among the best in the world.”
Uganda’s Teams and Their Performance
Uganda fielded teams across multiple divisions, demonstrating strong technical capability and teamwork. Their performance was as follows:
Winning Divisions
VEX IQ Elementary – Science Division (First Place)
VEX IQ Middle School – Technology Division (Fourth Place)
Speaking about this victory, Hamdan Sande Jazmin, the VEX IQ Middle School competitor, said, “Winning in the Science Division was beyond our dreams! We met amazing teams, learned so much, and got to represent Uganda internationally.”
Ugandan Teams in Other Competitive Divisions
VEX V5 High School – Innovate Division
Noman Naushad Tharani (Acorns International School)
Kansime Rashid Housna (Heritage International School)
Linda Lesley Praise Kansiime (Nabisunsa Girls School)
VEX IQ Middle School – Research Division
Leane U. Garubanda Rugyendo Migisha (Viva College Jinja)
Karoobi Aitham Roshan (The Stoneridge School, Nsasa)
Hamdan Sande Jazmin (Daffodils Primary School)
Kerensa Owembabazi (Daffodils Primary School)
Zaki Nathani (Acorns International School)
VEX IQ Elementary – Technology Division
Kaelynn Mbejje Hannah Kalinda (Daffodils Primary School)
Josepha Kouyate (Heritage International School)
Kabazungu Rashid Aicha (Heritage International School)
Hannah Kateu Tumwebalya (Daffodils Primary School)
Kasemire Rashid Saira (Heritage International School)
Uganda’s Path to Victory
Ugandan students earned their spots at VEX Worlds through stellar performances at the Uganda National STEM and Robotics Championship 2024, held in November last year.
The event was supported by UNDP Uganda, NEC UPDF, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and Kaziire Health Products, highlighting Uganda’s commitment to advancing STEM education.
Significance of Uganda’s Achievement
Uganda’s triumph at VEX Worlds signals a bright future for STEM education. As Uganda expands its competence-based curriculum, robotics and engineering are playing a crucial role in positioning the country as a leader in technological innovation within East Africa.
The success of these young engineers underscores the importance of critical thinking, teamwork, and advanced problem-solving in Uganda’s education system.