Innovate Uganda

Are you an investor seeking to understand tech space in Uganda? Or an inventor trying to see how things work in #Uganda. We have it all in one space; stories insights & interviews that explain it all. innovateuganda.com @observerug @OfwonoOpondo @Mukulaa @FrankTumwebazek

The key to @deepseek_ai success lies in its ability to achieve cutting-edge performance using less advanced hardware and significantly lower investment. innovateuganda.com/deepseeks-ai-m…

The Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has introduced a hands-on initiative aimed at improving digital skills among civil servants in Mityana and Mpigi districts. innovateuganda.com/korea-launches…

@RobisearchICT, a leading ICT solutions provider in East Africa, has officially launched operations in Uganda. The company has a decade of success in supporting local businesses boost profitability through digital marketing and employee training. innovateuganda.com/robisearch-exp…

The Quantum School of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics is rolling out programs designed to leverage advanced technology for societal development. innovateuganda.com/new-ugandan-ai…

Spiro, one of the key players in the electric mobility movement, has introduced the Ekon 450M1. Designed to meet the needs of city commuters, this electric bike brings a mix of efficiency, technology, and practicality. innovateuganda.com/the-spiro-ekon…

Amazon has finally introduced a color Kindle, years after other companies launched similar devices. The new UGX1,036,000 Kindle Colorsoft utilizes color E Ink technology, much like the Kobo Libra Colour. innovateuganda.com/kindle-colours…

Mastercard has expanded its presence in East Africa by opening its first office in Uganda. This is in line with the company’s commitment to boost financial inclusion and digital transformation in the country. innovateuganda.com/mastercard-lau…

@MoICT_Ug under the leadership of Permanent Secretary Dr. @azawedde, recently organized a strategic meeting focused on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). innovateuganda.com/key-stakeholde…

A Chinese startup, DeepSeek, made waves in the tech world last week by launching an AI assistant that rivals top-tier models like OpenAI’s GPT-4—but at a fraction of the cost. innovateuganda.com/deepseeks-ai-m…

@UCC_Official recently evaluated mobile voice and data services across different Uganda towns. With a focus on the period between August and September 2024, the analysis aimed to understand how users experience these services in everyday scenarios. innovateuganda.com/report-uccs-as…

In 2022, Uganda’s fintech sector added over 10,000 new jobs, with projections suggesting this number will exceed 20,000 by 2025. innovateuganda.com/ugandas-fintec…

C-Care Uganda has unveiled a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at its C-Care IHK hospital. innovateuganda.com/c-care-uganda-…

@C_Care_Uganda has unveiled a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at its C-Care IHK hospital. innovateuganda.com/c-care-uganda-…

Researchers from Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) are working closely with China to establish global partnerships in rice research. innovateuganda.com/uganda-and-chi…

Uganda’s financial services sector has undergone significant transformation, positioning the country as a leader in mobile money and digital banking within Africa. innovateuganda.com/the-rise-of-ug…

Uganda has taken a leap in healthcare innovation by inaugurating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Lab at Makerere University. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ugandan government and Makerere University. innovateuganda.com/uganda-sets-up…

@TalkioMobile, a new player in Uganda’s telecommunications market, has announced a strategic partnership with @bananalifeug Life Investments, a prominent mobile phone and retail chain. innovateuganda.com/talkio-mobile-…

For Ugandan farmer Ojok Okello, processing shea butter was once a time-consuming process. It took at least ten hours and multiple workers to produce just one kilogram of shea butter. innovateuganda.com/ugandan-resear…

Freza Nanotech Limited, a startup based in Uganda, has received the prestigious 2024 Innovation Award from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. innovateuganda.com/ugandas-freza-…

Airtel Uganda has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a leading Chinese technology firm, to improve access to affordable smartphones and expand internet penetration across Uganda. innovateuganda.com/airtel-uganda-…