Uganda's first accredited Industrial Design School

SASA College of Industrial Design

Unlock your potential with transformative learning, cutting-edge research, and a global community of scholars.

Bridging The Gap

We started with a single, pressing question: Why are so many talented graduates struggling to find work?

After years of researching the gap between traditional higher education and the real world needs of employers, we realized that the “old way” of teaching wasn’t cutting it. Students were graduating with theories, but the industry was looking for creators and problem-solvers.

We decided to build the school we wish we had

Since opening our doors, our goal hasn't been to just hand out certificates. We’ve built a place where you spend less time memorizing textbooks and more time in the workshop. We ensure that by the time you graduate, you don’t just have a diploma but possess the actual skills to walk into a company and start contributing on day one.

Our Impact

Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people from around the world.

Innovation

We foster a culture of creative freedom where students are encouraged to think far beyond traditional boundaries. By nurturing an "endless mind," we empower our students to follow their wild imaginations.

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Practice-Led

Education here goes beyond the lecture room; we prioritize tangible skills over mere exam results. Our curriculum is built on intensive practical training, ensuring every student graduates with the technical proficiency to excel in the field.

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Industry Integration

We bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world through direct collaboration with industry leaders and practitioners. Students engage in real-world projects and mentorships, ensuring their training remains relevant to the evolving demands of the global market.

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Community Impact

Our teaching emphasizes the social responsibility of design and its power to solve local challenges. We train students to create solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also drive meaningful impact and resilience within their communities.

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Meet Our Team

Dr. Arch Ssemwogerere Kenneth

Founder

Jasper Ndyamuhaki

Principal Assistant Director

Tonny Ssenyange Ngalombi

Principal Operations

Thatcher Mpanga Nakimuli

Senior Lecturer

John Lawrence Okwoth

Senior Lecturer

Shadrach Usamah Bukenya

SICL Project Manager

Enock Jacob Lubaale

Assistant Lecturer

Sherry Nambalirwa Rachael

Assistant Lecturer

OUR IMPACT

Dignified Jobs for Women in Construction

The Dignified Jobs for Women in Construction program is a high-impact, four month practical skilling initiative designed to move young women in Busiika, Uganda, from low-wage, unskilled labor into meaningful careers within the construction Industry.

Campus News

September 30, 2026

SASA Industrial Design Trainees Visit Kira Motors to Explore Local Manufacturing Opportunities

Jun 25, 2026

Dr. Ibrahim Mugerwa

Building Uganda’s Next Generation of Designers: How SASA Institute is Transforming Industrial Design Education

The traditional higher education framework which often favours rote content memorisation and…

Jun 23, 2026

Dr. Ibrahim Mugerwa

Industrial Design in Uganda: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to Local Manufacturing.

By Dr Ibrahim Mugerwa, MA, PhD, Industrial Designer, Design Researcher, and Lecturer,…

Jun 18, 2026

Dr. Ibrahim Mugerwa

Industrial Design in the 21st Century: Global Trends Shaping the Future of Products.

Author: Dr. Ibrahim Mugerwa, MA, PhD From household appliances and furniture to…

Events

April, 2026

World Design Organisation Regional Advisor Jorge Gomez Abrams’ Visit

August, 2026

Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction, Cohort 2 Graduation

Sept 25th, 2026

Human Capital Development in Industrial Design Program Trainees Visit to Kira Motors

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Our Board members met to review upcoming programs and discuss how SASA College can deepen its impact through industrial design, skills development and stronger engagement with the community

The focus remains clear: Using Industrial design and practical skills to create opportunities and solve real world problems

#SASACollege #IndustrialDesign #Design #Uganda #Skills

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Our Board members met to review upcoming programs and discuss how SASA College can deepen its impact through industrial design, skills development and stronger engagement with the community

The focus remains clear: Using Industrial design and practical skills to create opportunities and solve real world problems

#SASACollege #IndustrialDesign #Design #Uganda #Skills

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Over the weekend, trainees from our Human Capital Development in Industrial Design programme visited the SASA campus in Busiika, where they toured the classrooms and viewed some of the projects our students have worked on

The program is designed to equip local artisans mostly from Katwe, regardless of their formal education background, with the fundamentals of industrial design, helping them improve their products, processes and finishing to meet higher standards.

The ambition is to help local artisans develop products that can compete in markets beyond our Ugandan borders. In partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

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#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #MadeInUganda #Design #Uganda #Education

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Over the weekend, trainees from our Human Capital Development in Industrial Design programme visited the SASA campus in Busiika, where they toured the classrooms and viewed some of the projects our students have worked on

The program is designed to equip local artisans mostly from Katwe, regardless of their formal education background, with the fundamentals of industrial design, helping them improve their products, processes and finishing to meet higher standards.

The ambition is to help local artisans develop products that can compete in markets beyond our Ugandan borders. In partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

🌐scid.ac.ug

#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #MadeInUganda #Design #Uganda #Education

What you need to know from our visit to Kiira Motors.

SASA’s Human Capital Development trainees explored industrial production, quality standards and opportunities for local artisans to supply automotive components.

A practical look at what it takes to move from craftsmanship to industry.

#IndustrialDesign #MadeInUganda

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What you need to know from our visit to Kiira Motors.

SASA’s Human Capital Development trainees explored industrial production, quality standards and opportunities for local artisans to supply automotive components.

A practical look at what it takes to move from craftsmanship to industry.

#IndustrialDesign #MadeInUganda

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Proscovia joined the programme with something very personal in mind: finishing the home she had started building and being able to care for her father.

Her journey had already taken her through teenage motherhood, a difficult marriage and an attempt to start over abroad.

Through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction program, she gained practical skills and graduated with renewed determination to work towards the life she wanted.

But just a few months after her graduation, Proscovia lost her father.

Some stories do not have the ending we hope for. But they can still show us the strength it takes to keep building.

This is Proscovia’s story.
🔗https://youtu.be/trZ_lyinwzw?si=zATHzkSEuFGb0z8p

This program is implemented by SASA College of Industrial Design in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College

#WomenInConstruction #women #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

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Proscovia joined the programme with something very personal in mind: finishing the home she had started building and being able to care for her father.

Her journey had already taken her through teenage motherhood, a difficult marriage and an attempt to start over abroad.

Through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction program, she gained practical skills and graduated with renewed determination to work towards the life she wanted.

But just a few months after her graduation, Proscovia lost her father.

Some stories do not have the ending we hope for. But they can still show us the strength it takes to keep building.

This is Proscovia’s story.
🔗https://youtu.be/trZ_lyinwzw?si=zATHzkSEuFGb0z8p

This program is implemented by SASA College of Industrial Design in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College

#WomenInConstruction #women #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

What if more locally made products could become part of Uganda’s automotive industry?

That was one of the questions our artisans explored during their visit to Kiira Motors. It assembles vehicles, but some components are imported, creating opportunities for local producers who can meet the required standards.

The visit challenged our trainees to look beyond making products for their immediate customers and start thinking about industrial supply chains, quality, consistency and production at scale.

Our artisans already have the skills to make. Through the Human Capital Development Program, we are helping them develop the design and production knowledge to make for bigger markets.

In partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #KiraMotors #LocalManufacturing #MadeInUganda #Katwe

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What if more locally made products could become part of Uganda’s automotive industry?

That was one of the questions our artisans explored during their visit to Kiira Motors. It assembles vehicles, but some components are imported, creating opportunities for local producers who can meet the required standards.

The visit challenged our trainees to look beyond making products for their immediate customers and start thinking about industrial supply chains, quality, consistency and production at scale.

Our artisans already have the skills to make. Through the Human Capital Development Program, we are helping them develop the design and production knowledge to make for bigger markets.

In partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #KiraMotors #LocalManufacturing #MadeInUganda #Katwe

Last Friday, trainees under SASA College`s Human Capital Development in Industrial Design Program visited Kiira Motors, one of Africa’s premier vehicle assembling plants 🚘

One of the key reasons was to explore possibilities of producing for markets beyond the Ugandan boarders.

The visit was about more than seeing how cars are assembled. It was about opening their minds to what becomes possible when craftsmanship is accompanied by industrial design, structured manufacturing processes, quality standards and professionalism.

Many of Uganda’s artisans have the skills to produce useful, high-quality products. But without the right manufacturing processes, product development knowledge and routes to larger markets, that potential can remain limited.

At Kira Motors, our trainees were able to see what production at a larger scale looks like, not only in the products being assembled, but in the systems, standards and professional practices behind them.

Industrial design is about helping people move from “I can make this” to “I can design and produce this for a market.”

That is the kind of thinking we are building through the Human Capital Development Program.

This program is in partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #KiraMotors #Design #Uganda #MadeInUganda #SkillsDevelopment

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Last Friday, trainees under SASA College's Human Capital Development in Industrial Design Program visited Kiira Motors, one of Africa’s premier vehicle assembling plants 🚘

One of the key reasons was to explore possibilities of producing for markets beyond the Ugandan boarders.

The visit was about more than seeing how cars are assembled. It was about opening their minds to what becomes possible when craftsmanship is accompanied by industrial design, structured manufacturing processes, quality standards and professionalism.

Many of Uganda’s artisans have the skills to produce useful, high-quality products. But without the right manufacturing processes, product development knowledge and routes to larger markets, that potential can remain limited.

At Kira Motors, our trainees were able to see what production at a larger scale looks like, not only in the products being assembled, but in the systems, standards and professional practices behind them.

Industrial design is about helping people move from “I can make this” to “I can design and produce this for a market.”

That is the kind of thinking we are building through the Human Capital Development Program.

This program is in partnership with the Science, Technology & Innovation Secretariat (STI Secretariat).

#IndustrialDesign #SASACollege #KiraMotors #Design #Uganda #MadeInUganda #SkillsDevelopment

Two young women. Two difficult beginnings. One determination to build a better future.

Jovia became a mother as a teenager. Christine started working at 16 to help pay for her education and support her siblings.

Today, both are looking beyond where they started.

Through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction programme, they have gained practical skills and are now looking forward to working, providing for their families and supporting the people who depend on them.

Their stories are not just about where they have been. They are about what they are building next.

Follow this link to watch Jovia and Christine’s stories
🔗https://youtu.be/KS24CdsYcJQ

#DignifyingJobs #WomenInConstruction #SkillsDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

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Two young women. Two difficult beginnings. One determination to build a better future.

Jovia became a mother as a teenager. Christine started working at 16 to help pay for her education and support her siblings.

Today, both are looking beyond where they started.

Through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction programme, they have gained practical skills and are now looking forward to working, providing for their families and supporting the people who depend on them.

Their stories are not just about where they have been. They are about what they are building next.

Follow this link to watch Jovia and Christine’s stories
🔗https://youtu.be/KS24CdsYcJQ

#DignifyingJobs #WomenInConstruction #SkillsDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

Varia became a mother at 16. Today, she is working hard to build a different future for her four children.

Her childhood was marked by difficult experiences, including time spent on the streets of Kampala. But joining the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction programme gave her an opportunity to learn practical skills, regain a sense of direction and work towards a more secure future.

In her own words, her life has changed. Now, she is focused on one thing: building a life her children can be proud of.

Follow this link to Watch Varia`s story and hear how practical skills are helping her move forward.
🔗https://youtu.be/l9UJOJSaGCI?si=nTpUpkGTngS7URAq

Implemented by SASA College of Industrial Design in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College.

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#SASACollege #DignifyingJobs #WomenInConstruction #SkillsDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

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Varia became a mother at 16. Today, she is working hard to build a different future for her four children.

Her childhood was marked by difficult experiences, including time spent on the streets of Kampala. But joining the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction programme gave her an opportunity to learn practical skills, regain a sense of direction and work towards a more secure future.

In her own words, her life has changed. Now, she is focused on one thing: building a life her children can be proud of.

Follow this link to Watch Varia's story and hear how practical skills are helping her move forward.
🔗https://youtu.be/l9UJOJSaGCI?si=nTpUpkGTngS7URAq

Implemented by SASA College of Industrial Design in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College.

scid.ac.ug

#SASACollege #DignifyingJobs #WomenInConstruction #SkillsDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #Uganda

You see a chair.

An industrial designer sees dozens of questions.

Who is it for? How will it be used? What should it be made from? How can it be produced? What makes it comfortable, useful and desirable?

Good design starts before the finished product.

#IndustrialDesign #DesignThinking #SASACollege #ProductDesign

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You see a chair.

An industrial designer sees dozens of questions.

Who is it for? How will it be used? What should it be made from? How can it be produced? What makes it comfortable, useful and desirable?

Good design starts before the finished product.

#IndustrialDesign #DesignThinking #SASACollege #ProductDesign

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Being creative is useful🕹️Knowing what to do with that creativity is even more useful.

Industrial Design brings creative thinking together with materials, technology, problem-solving and manufacturing📠

If you enjoy creating things and asking how they could work better, Industrial Design may be worth exploring.
Applications for the Diploma in Industrial Design are open.

click here to apply
https://scid.ac.ug/apply-online/

#SASACollege #IndustrialDesign #Creative #Design #Education #Uganda #School

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Being creative is useful🕹️Knowing what to do with that creativity is even more useful.

Industrial Design brings creative thinking together with materials, technology, problem-solving and manufacturing📠

If you enjoy creating things and asking how they could work better, Industrial Design may be worth exploring.
Applications for the Diploma in Industrial Design are open.

click here to apply
https://scid.ac.ug/apply-online/

#SASACollege #IndustrialDesign #Creative #Design #Education #Uganda #School

What happens between an idea and a finished product?A lot🧠👨‍🏭
Industrial designers research problems, study users, sketch ideas, explore materials, build prototypes, test solutions and refine products for real-world use.
It is creative work.
It is technical work.
And it is practical work.

That is the world our students are learning to navigate.

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#industrialdesigner #sasacollege #ProductDesign #design #education

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What happens between an idea and a finished product?A lot🧠👨‍🏭
Industrial designers research problems, study users, sketch ideas, explore materials, build prototypes, test solutions and refine products for real-world use.
It is creative work.
It is technical work.
And it is practical work.

That is the world our students are learning to navigate.

🌐scid.ac.ug

#industrialdesigner #sasacollege #ProductDesign #design #education

Industrial Design is about more than making a product look good🪑🎨
It asks harder questions: Who will use it? How will they use it? What should it be made from? Can it be produced efficiently? And can it work better?

That is where design meets technology, manufacturing and people

At SASA College of Industrial Design, students are trained to think beyond the appearance of a product and understand the process of creating one.
What will you make?

visit
🌐scid.ac.ug
To apply for our Diploma in Industrial Design

#SASA #IndustrialDesign #Design #Education #Uganda #ProductDesign

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Industrial Design is about more than making a product look good🪑🎨
It asks harder questions: Who will use it? How will they use it? What should it be made from? Can it be produced efficiently? And can it work better?

That is where design meets technology, manufacturing and people

At SASA College of Industrial Design, students are trained to think beyond the appearance of a product and understand the process of creating one.
What will you make?

visit
🌐scid.ac.ug
To apply for our Diploma in Industrial Design

#SASA #IndustrialDesign #Design #Education #Uganda #ProductDesign

Our trainees are now on construction sites, putting their hands-on training to work 🧱 🏡

Over 100 young women who previously faced barriers to continuing their education due to poverty or early pregnancy found a lifeline through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction program.

Today, they are working on sites and earning their place in fair-paying, respected roles within the construction sector.

An initiative by SASA College of Industrial Designin partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College.

🌐scid.ac.ug

#SASA #WomenInConstruction #Construction #WomenEmpowerment

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Our trainees are now on construction sites, putting their hands-on training to work 🧱 🏡

Over 100 young women who previously faced barriers to continuing their education due to poverty or early pregnancy found a lifeline through the Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction program.

Today, they are working on sites and earning their place in fair-paying, respected roles within the construction sector.

An initiative by SASA College of Industrial Designin partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, and supported by Mirembe Community College.

🌐scid.ac.ug

#SASA #WomenInConstruction #Construction #WomenEmpowerment

Nothing beats seeing full-circle growth in real time.

We were so happy to have members from our very first Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction cohort in the room to help us celebrate the graduation of Cohort 2!

Having our pioneer class back to welcome the new graduates says everything about the community we’re building here🏗️✨

#WomenInConstruction #DignifyingJobs #SASACollege #Women

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Nothing beats seeing full-circle growth in real time.

We were so happy to have members from our very first Dignifying Jobs for Women in Construction cohort in the room to help us celebrate the graduation of Cohort 2!

Having our pioneer class back to welcome the new graduates says everything about the community we’re building here🏗️✨

#WomenInConstruction #DignifyingJobs #SASACollege #Women

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Finished S.6 but missed out on university?
We’re offering a 40% Scholarship for our Diploma in Industrial Design program🎓
With meals & accommodation catered for.

If you passed Math, Art & TD, this is for you

#Scholarship #IndustrialDesign #Education

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Finished S.6 but missed out on university?
We’re offering a 40% Scholarship for our Diploma in Industrial Design program🎓
With meals & accommodation catered for.

If you passed Math, Art & TD, this is for you

#Scholarship #IndustrialDesign #Education

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   Hamala Mutwalibi 
 
 
 
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   Saidsoft Soft 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very good cool place for study's ❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
  
 
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   Janelle Nakibuuka 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The course was an opportunity to explore design from a different perspective; away from building plan solutions to responding to the social- economic factors affecting our society ( human centered responses within context).
  
 
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   Juham Juntosi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My journey at SASA College of Industrial Design has been a profound and enriching experience. I experienced a
unique and special mode of lecturing that extends beyond traditional boundaries. This
 not only broadened my perspective on industrial design but also equipped me with valuable
insights into the realm of business and a solid foundation for future endeavors.
  
 
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   Bimark Kyabangi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attending SASA College was an enriching encounter. It broadened my perspective, prompting me to consider the end user in my designs rather than relying solely on my assumptions. This shift in approach has allowed me to perceive beyond the obvious visual elements and understand more than just spoken words. Consequently, my outlook has transformed, enabling me to identify solutions to challenges and recognize opportunities amid obstacles. This experience has significantly advanced my career as a designer, enhancing the appeal and attractiveness of my work presentations.
  
 
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   Bukenya Usamah Shadrach 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This course has been quite the eye opener to the vast array of opportunities to further my skills as an artist by making me more intentional with my designs. Equipped with a systematic approach to the generation of solutions for the needs of my society based on context, I feel more enlightened now. With much respect and appreciation to Doctor Kenneth for the chance to be under his mentorship.
  
 
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   nambalirwa racheal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The course provided a chance for exposure to different professionals and I gained a different perspective on how to approach solutions to societal needs.