Dr. Obote College Crowned Lango’s Top Science Innovator at SESEMAT Regional Robotics Competition

4 July 2026, 10:29 am

By Hillary Opio Omara

LIRA CITY – Dr. Obote College has emerged as the overall winner of the SESEMAT Regional Robotics and Innovation Competition in Lango, after stunning judges with an innovative robot designed to detect Ebola symptoms

The competition, organized by SESEMAT in partnership with the Regional Management Committee [RMC], was hosted at Lango College in Lira City. It brought together young science innovators from 10 government secondary schools across the sub-region.

Dr. Obote College’s students impressed the panel with their Ebola detection robot, a project that stood out for its relevance to public health. Other schools showcased innovations in chemistry and other science disciplines

Participating Schools:

St. Catherine Secondary School, Father Aloysius Secondary School, Adwari Secondary School, Bar Secondary School, Inomo Secondary School, Lira Secondary School, Comboni College, Lango College, Amach Complex Secondary School, and Lira Town College.

Dr. Obote College walked away with the overall trophy and certificate.

All other participating schools received certificates of recognitionfor their innovations.

Betty Auma, a judge and teacher at Comboni College, said many learners showed great potential, but some schools were affected by language barriers, stage fright, limited understanding of their projects, and inadequate mastery of concepts.

“I urge teachers from schools that did not perform well to strengthen mentorship and guide learners to address the weaknesses identified during the competition,” Auma said.

Alfred Oparo, Vice Chairperson of RMC, encouraged students not to abandon their ideas after the event. He commended the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Government of Uganda for supporting science education, saying such investments are “nurturing the next generation of scientists and innovators.”

Florence Epila, RMC Regional Coordinator, praised the students for moving beyond theory. “The projects demonstrated that many learners are applying science to solve real-life problems,” she noted.
Lango College Headteacher Sam Bob Okino said Uganda’s future in science and technology depends on investing in young innovators.

He challenged parents to actively support their children’s interest in science both at school and at home.

“Many talented learners fail to realize their full potential due to limited support,” Okino warned.