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14
May

Technology

Uganda to Showcase Homegrown Innovations at National Science Week 2025

David Sekkle / 3 days
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2 min read

The Office of the President, through the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat, will host the National Science Week from June 15–20 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The event, themed “Made in Uganda: From Innovation to Market,” aims to promote locally developed technologies and provide innovators a platform to commercialize their products. Minister Dr. Monica Musenero highlighted milestones including electric mobility growth, vaccine manufacturing, and the revitalization of key industries.

15
Apr

Technology

Uganda Advances Digital ID System with MOSIP Implementation and Eyes UPI for Financial Inclusion

David Sekkle / 1 month
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2 min read

Uganda is preparing to launch a Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which Kisembo believes will immediately reduce transaction costs and provide citizens with free digital wallets, drawing inspiration from India’s successful digital payments infrastructure.

24
Jan

Technology

Combating Trauma: Investing in Prevention Over Data Collection

Asekeny Joan / 4 months
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4 min read

Mental health expert Dr. Moses Mukasa Bwesige urges stakeholders to prioritize investing in systems to prevent trauma rather than spending extensively on collecting statistics.

20
Jan

Technology

Nnaabageraka Sylvia Nagginda Applauds Technology for Driving Development and Youth Empowerment

Cherop Amarie / 4 months
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3 min read

Nnaabageraka Sylvia Nagginda praised the role of technology in Uganda’s development and improving livelihoods during the 2025 Ekisakaate closing ceremony at St. Janan SSS Bombo Kalule.

16
Jan

Technology

Electoral Commission Displays Local Government Electoral Areas for 2025/2026 Elections

Amanda Bae / 4 months
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1 min read

The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced the public display of demarcated Local Government Council Electoral Areas from January 13 to January 20, 2025, ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections.

10
Jan

Technology

Mulago National Referral Hospital Adopts Advanced IT System for Safer Surgeries

Asekeny Joan / 4 months
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3 min read

Mulago National Referral Hospital has launched a computerized system to enhance surgical safety and efficiency by digitizing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, improving team communication, and reducing errors.

20
Dec

Technology

UCC Warns Artistes and Broadcasters Against Indecency and Vulgarity in Entertainment

Asekeny Joan / 5 months
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3 min read

The Uganda Communications Commission has warned against vulgarity in entertainment during the festive season, threatening deportation for offending foreign artistes, license cancellation for broadcasters, and sanctions for event organizers. UCC emphasized adherence to public morality laws and regulations. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a formal warning to both local and international artistes, as […]

17
Dec

Technology

Ugandan Innovator Wins €15,000 for Eco-Friendly Threads in EAC Hackathon

Amanda Bae / 5 months
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3 min read

Hellena Munyesa, founder of Helton Traders Limited, won €15,000 (Shs57 million) for her eco-friendly innovation of making sewing threads from recycled plastic bottles at the EAC Youth and Women Hackathon in Nairobi. Hellena Munyesa, founder of Helton Traders Limited, is transforming the sewing industry by creating eco-friendly threads from recycled plastic bottles. Her innovative project […]

09
Dec

Technology

Uganda Hosts First National STEM and Robotics Championship

Amanda Bae / 5 months
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4 min read

First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, commended Young Engineers Uganda for organizing Uganda’s inaugural National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship. Arinaitwe Rugyendo and the Commissioner for Secondary Schools Mrs Juliet Atuhaire Muzoora First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni has commended Young Engineers Uganda for […]

29
Nov

Technology

MTN Uganda Graduates 253 Youth in Digital Literacy Program, Empowering the Next Generation for the Digital Economy.

Cherop Amarie / 6 months
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3 min read

MTN Uganda, through its MTN Foundation, graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program at MTAC Mbale Campus, emphasizing digital inclusion and economic empowerment. The program, with 54% female participants, provided foundational ICT skills to boost opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, and employment. MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully […]

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Electoral Commission Displays Local Government Electoral Areas for 2025/2026 Elections

Mulago National Referral Hospital Adopts Advanced IT System for Safer Surgeries

UCC Warns Artistes and Broadcasters Against Indecency and Vulgarity in Entertainment

Ugandan Innovator Wins €15,000 for Eco-Friendly Threads in EAC Hackathon

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