Stories from our students and parents
Every child who codes with us has a story. Here are some of the transformations we've witnessed — from first clicks to real projects.
Featured story
Gilbert Twesigye, 17
School Coding Clubs · Kampala
"I have learnt a lot about computers and robots and I can't wait to become a software engineer because I know it is possible."
Gilbert joined CodeImpact's school coding club with no prior computer experience. Over the course of a year, he progressed from basic Scratch projects to building interactive games and programming BBC micro:bit robots. His confidence grew alongside his technical skills — he went from struggling with basic computer operations to teaching younger students how to code. Today, Gilbert is preparing for a career in software engineering, inspired by the mentors from Andela and Tunga who showed him what's possible.
Gilbert's Journey
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Started with zero coding experience in school club
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Built first Scratch game within 4 weeks
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Progressed to BBC micro:bit robotics projects
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Now mentoring younger students in the club
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Preparing for professional Python programming
Student voices
In their own words.
"The coding clubs at my school have been amazing and robotics has opened my mind up to exciting ideas."
Terry Mawejje
Robotics Clubs
"The sessions with speakers have inspired me to think big even though I am just a kid."
Stella Nandutu, 12
Robotics Clubs
What parents are saying
Parents across Uganda trust CodeImpact with their children's tech education.
"My son built his first computer game during the holiday program. I've never seen him this excited about learning."
— Parent, Kampala
"The mentors are incredibly supportive. My daughter now wants to become a software engineer."
— Parent, Entebbe
"This program opened my child's mind to technology in a way school never did."
— Parent, Jinja
"I was worried about screen time, but CodeImpact showed me the difference between consuming and creating. My child is now building apps instead of just watching videos."
— Parent, Kampala
"The school coding club sparked something in my daughter. She now solves problems differently — more methodically, more creatively."
— Parent, Mukono
"Worth every shilling. The Python course gave my teenager real skills he can use for freelance work."
— Parent, Entebbe
Start your child's story
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