The football landscape at Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda has received a major boost following the renovation of its sports pitch by TECNO Uganda in partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The newly renovated facility was officially opened on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, marking the latest milestone in TECNO’s Dream On The Field initiative, which seeks to improve grassroots sporting facilities and create opportunities for young people to discover and develop their talents through football.
The project, valued at approximately US$30,000, is expected to benefit more than 200 students and members of the surrounding community, providing them with a dedicated space for training, recreation and sporting activities.
A New Home for Football Development
For students at Ntinda School for the Deaf, the renovated pitch represents more than an improved playing surface. It provides a dedicated environment where young athletes can develop their football skills, build confidence and experience the teamwork and discipline that come with sport.
Speaking at the opening, Edinah Ahurira of TECNO Uganda said the project forms part of the company’s wider ambition to support grassroots football across the continent.
“We are glad to have renovated the Uganda School for the Deaf playground as part of TECNO’s Dream On The Field campaign. The plan is to have over 100 pitches renovated across Africa. This playground will be used by over 200 children and the community. We look forward to working with more partners. Every dream deserves a field to grow on.”
The initiative places particular emphasis on creating inclusive sporting opportunities, ensuring that young people with disabilities have access to facilities where they can participate, train and develop their sporting abilities.
KCCA Backs Para-Sports Development
The project also received support from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), with Deputy Executive Director Benon Kigenyi highlighting the importance of improved sporting infrastructure in advancing para-sports.
“KCCA is humbled to be part of this project of improving sports facilities as we develop sports. We are gearing the development of para-sports in particular,” Kigenyi said.
The renovated pitch could therefore play a role beyond school-level recreation, providing a space where young deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes can build their skills and potentially progress into organised football and para-sport pathways.
Creating More Opportunities Through Football
Football remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to develop teamwork, discipline, confidence and leadership skills. At Ntinda School for the Deaf, the renovated pitch creates an environment where these benefits can be experienced while accommodating the unique ways deaf and hard-of-hearing students communicate and engage with the game.
The project is also part of TECNO’s broader Dream On The Field vision to improve grassroots sporting infrastructure. The company has set an ambition to support the renovation of more than 100 football pitches across Africa, with partnerships playing a key role in expanding the initiative.
For the students at Ntinda, however, the impact starts much closer to home: with a better pitch, more opportunities to play and a new space in which their football dreams can take shape.
As an AI-driven technology brand, TECNO says its commitment to emerging markets extends beyond smartphones and consumer technology. Through initiatives such as Dream On The Field, the company is using its platform to support community development and create opportunities through sport.
Guided by its “Stop At Nothing” philosophy, TECNO views innovation as a means of creating new possibilities—not only through technology, but also by investing in people and communities.
This project cost at least $30,000, is part of Tecno’s Dream on the field campaign, created to give young people better spaces to discover their talents, build confidence and pursue their dreams through sport.
“We are glad to have renovated the Uganda School for the Deaf playground which is part of Tecno’s Dream on the field campaign. The plan is to have over 100 pitches renovated across Africa. This playground will be used by over 200 children and the community. We look forward working with more partners on board. Every dream deserves a field to grow on” Edna, an official from Tecno Uganda remarked.
The Deputy Executive Directive of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Benon Kigenyi committed support to the development of para-sports in Kampala and Uganda as a country.
“KCCA is humbled to be part of this project of improving sports facilities as we develop sports. We are gearing the development of para-sports in particular” Kigenyi remarked.
Dr Agnes Nakku Jolooba, the chairperson of the management committee for Uganda School of the Deaf Ntinda expressed gratitude to the partners that helped to renovate this facility.
“We are very grateful for KCCA and Tecno for their efforts to have the playing field renovated at the Uganda School of the Deaf Ntinda. It will be very useful to our learners and the community”
Dorren Agondeza, the head teacher Uganda School for the Deaf, Ntinda – Kampala was full of praise for the supportive partners, KCCA and Tecno. She highlighted the value of such a facility to the learners.
On behalf of Uganda School for the Deaf Ntinda, I take our heartfelt appreciation to Tecno for this wonderful contribution. This is not simply a football pitch, It is an investment for the health and confidence of our learners. As a school for Deaf learners, we strongly believe that every child deserves an opportunity to discover and develop their talents. Sports play a very important role in the lives our learners. Through football and other games, our children develop teamwork, discipline, leadership, confidence, physical fitness and social skills. This new pitch will provide our learners with suitable space to play.
Dorren Agondeza, the head teacher Uganda School for the Deaf, Ntinda – Kampala
For starters, Uganda School of the Deaf Ntinda was started in 1959.
