Uganda Secures Second Place at Pan African Robotics Championship
A group of talented Ugandan students earned a silver medal at the recent Pan African Robotics Championship held in Dakar, Senegal.
Misinformation: YouTube Health Moves to Verify Medical Content Creators in Canada.
As more people turn to Youtube for health-care advise, the platform has set in place measures to tackle misinformation in some countries. Canada is the latest to be added to the list.
Kiira Motors to Host First E-Mobility Expo
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) will hold the first e-mobility expo in Uganda, on August 16, 2024. The event will be held at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Paymenow Partners with Uganda’s Thiqa Digital Finance for Early Wage Access
South African fintech company Paymenow has entered a partnership with Uganda's Thiqa Digital Finance to enable government employees to access their earned wages early using a mobile application.
African Healthtech Innovators Set Sights on Kenya and Uganda
Salient Advisory, a healthcare consulting firm, recently released a market intelligence report spotlighting 24 prominent Africa-focused supply chain innovators poised for significant impact.
Uganda Transfers National Backbone Infrastructure to Uganda Telecom
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has handed over the operations of the National Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government Infrastructure (NBI/EGI) to the newly formed Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL), also known as Utel.
Ugandan Innovator Develops AI Healthcare Tool
Dr. Shamim Nabuuma, a Ugandan entrepreneur, has developed KETI, a multifunction AI health tool. KETI interprets various medical records, including lab tests, prescription notes, and discharge summaries. It translates medical jargon into more understandable language.
Over 100 Women Honored at 2024 Women Entrepreneurship Event
The 2024 Women Entrepreneurship Event, was held on July 5th at MoTIV in Kampala. More than 100 women entrepreneurs were recognized for their contribution to Uganda’s business landscape.
Empowering Young Women: The Impact of Solar Backpacks in Uganda
Jamila Mayanja, a Ugandan social entrepreneur, is transforming the lives of young girls. Through her organization, the Smart Girls Foundation, she produces an innovative solar-powered backpack that is dual purpose. It has a charging lamp for night time study and provides a discreet way to carry feminine hygiene products to school.
Canalbox Uganda Launches Broadband Internet Services
Canalbox Uganda has launched it internet services, officially entering the Ugandan broadband market.