Kampala — Students of higher learning will access laptop computers on loan basis in a move to increase the use of information communication technology (ICT) in the country.

State Minister for ICT, Alintuma Nsambu said the initiative would allow the students from economically humble backgrounds to own computers which they can pay for in instalments. "Students will access these computers at a cost of $400 to $450 (about Shs652,000 to Shs733,500 which is to be paid during their stay at the universities. A consignment of one million laptop computers is already in the country," Mr Nsambu said.

The Minister made the remarks while officiating at a party hosted by St. Lawrence University to welcome the first and second year students in Rubaga Division on Monday.

Mr Nsambu applauded St. Lawrence University administration for allowing space for the national distribution center at their premises saying the initiative served a supplementary effort to that of government.