Uganda
Focused on Uganda cultural, economic, and technological developments and challenges.
- News
New Report Calls for Urgent AI Governance in East and Southern Africa
A new report urges East and Southern Africa to enact ethical AI laws, emphasizing human rights, public participation, and global…
- Announcements
Infinix Celebrates Uganda Brand Ambassador Joshua Cheptegei Olympic Triumph
Infinix celebrates Ugandan brand ambassador Joshua Cheptegei’s Olympic gold, highlighting their partnership in technology, education, and bridging the digital divide…
- News
113 Scholars Under the Equity Leaders Program Join Top Global Universities
The Equity Leaders Program (ELP) empowers 113 African scholars with global university scholarships, fostering leadership and socio-economic development through comprehensive…
- Announcements
Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
- News
Mastercard Kampala Summit: A Leap Forward for Financial and Digital Inclusion
Mastercard's Uganda Community Pass Summit showcases innovative solutions for digital and financial inclusion across Africa, impacting millions of lives
- Announcements
d.light Joins $148M Uganda Solar Project, Expands Energy Access.
d.light joins USD$148M Ugandan solar grant to provide affordable, clean energy and credit facilities in off-grid areas.
- News
Mastercard and Hatua.net Join Forces to Empower Kenyan and Ugandan Youth
Mastercard partners with Hatua.net, investing $50,000 in programs for youth education and job skills in Kenya, Uganda.
- Announcements
Debunk Media Launches Barbara Achermann Fellowship for East African Journalists
Debunk Media offers $1,000 fellowships for East African journalists to produce longform stories for its quarterly edition.
- News
Equity Bank, Mastercard Partner to Uplift Uganda’s Digitally Excluded Populations
Equity Bank Uganda and Mastercard partner, leveraging Community Pass to enhance financial inclusion for Uganda's underserved populations.
- Startups
Uganda’s Emata Secures $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Agricultural Finance
Ugandan agritech Emata secures $2.4M seed funding, aims to revolutionize agricultural finance, expand across East Africa.
- News
Make History: Submit Your Startup to the 2024 Aurora Tech Awards!
Aurora Tech Awards celebrates African women in tech, empowers them with prizes, and promotes gender equality. Entries open for 2024.
- Opinion
Agtech: A Pivotal Force Driving Climate Change Action in Agriculture
How agricultural technology (Agtech) is driving climate change action in agriculture, revolutionising practices, and promoting sustainability.
- Startups
Fintech in Africa: AWS Launches Inaugural Accelerator with 25 Startups
Amazon Web Services (AWS) launches inaugural 'Fintech in Africa' Accelerator, fostering financial innovation with 25 selected startups.
- Startups
Two Kenyan Startups selected for Qualcomm Mentorship Program
Qualcomm selects 10 African start-ups for inaugural Make in Africa mentorship programme to foster innovation.
- Startups
Copia Suspends African Expansion to Focus on Kenya Only
Copia has decided to halt its expansion efforts in Africa and shift its attention to its Kenyan operations
