Uganda: Minister Jonard Asiimwe Unveils Drive to Accelerate Innovation for Vision 2040

Minister in the Office of the President in Charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng. Jonard Asiimwe has pledged to use science, technology and innovation (STI) as a key… Read more »

Uganda: Must Innovation Bootcamp Mobilises Youth to Save River Rwizi Through Green Solutions

Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an intensive innovation bootcamp aimed at developing sustainable solutions to protect River Rwizi, one of South… Read more »

Uganda: Innovation Must Start With the Consumer, Not the Product

Across markets, we see consumers making more intentional choices. They are weighing every purchase against value, relevance, and real need. Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Coffee Farmers Embrace Innovation to Boost Quality, Incomes

Farmers in Mityana District are taking deliberate steps to improve the quality and market value of their coffee through collaboration, innovation, and skills development, as they… Read more »

Uganda: Kyankwanzi - VP Alupo Calls for Institutional Harmony, Innovation

Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has emphasized the importance of harmony among the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary, noting that while each arm of government has… Read more »

Africa: Journalists Across Africa Invited to Apply for the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme

In September 2025, MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Turns to Homegrown Apps for Faster Services

Uganda's digital transformation is gaining traction as government institutions increasingly adopt locally developed applications, boosting confidence in homegrown innovation while… Read more »

Uganda: Government Innovation Drive Boosts Growth of Game Development in Uganda

Uganda's growing investment in science, technology and innovation is creating new opportunities within the creative economy, with game development emerging as a promising sector… Read more »

Uganda: Scholars Call for Shift From Theory to Practical Innovation in Uganda's Higher Education

Leaders in Uganda's academic sector have intensified calls for a fundamental shift in higher education, urging institutions to move beyond theoretical instruction and embrace a… Read more »

Uganda: Government Pushes Universities to Prioritize Practical Research and Innovation

The Ugandan government is urging higher education institutions to focus on practical, problem-solving research and innovation that drives economic transformation for a common… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale University Celebrates International Day of Mathematics, Encourages Hope and Innovation

Kabale University joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Mathematics, using the occasion to encourage appreciation of mathematics as a source of… Read more »

Uganda: Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation

The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of… Read more »

Uganda: Zte Uganda Brings the Blade A36 - Affordable Innovation for Every Ugandan

ZTE, a global leader in telecommunications and mobile technology, continues to strengthen its footprint in Uganda with the introduction of the ZTE Blade A36, a feature-packed… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Graduates to Embrace Hard Work, Innovation and Discipline

President Museveni has urged young people to embrace hard work, innovation and discipline, cautioning them against what he described as diversionary criticism and destructive… Read more »

Uganda: DFCU Champions Agribusiness Growth, Calls for Innovation and Sustainability Among Farmers

The Best Farmers Awards 2025 once again brought together Uganda's most outstanding agricultural innovators, celebrating resilience, creativity, and leadership across the sector. Read more »

Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Prioritise Science, Research and Innovation

Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo has called for greater emphasis on science, research and innovation if the country is to achieve meaningful socio-economic transformation. Read more »

Uganda: Inaugural National Catholic Schools Science Fair to Strengthen Digital Learning, Innovation

Fincom Technologies, through its flagship digital education platform SchoolPay Uganda, has partnered with the Uganda Catholic Education Department to host the first-ever National… Read more »

Uganda: MTN, STI-Op Hold Talks in Johannesburg to Boost Uganda's Innovation Agenda

A Ugandan delegation led by High Commissioner Paul Amoru has held a strategic meeting with MTN South Africa executives to explore new partnerships that could fast-track Uganda's… Read more »

South Africa: Kiira Ev Kayoola Arrives in Johannesburg As Expedition Team Showcases Electric Vehicle Innovation

Uganda's Kiira EV Kayoola bus made its debut in Johannesburg today, marking a key milestone in the country's electric vehicle (EV) journey and underlining the growing prominence of… Read more »

Africa: Kiira Motors' 13,000km Electric Journey Hits Dodoma,

Kiira Motors' groundbreaking 13,000-kilometre electric mobility expedition from Uganda to South Africa has reached the heart of Tanzania, showcasing the potential of African-made… Read more »

Africa: Global Business Leaders Urge African Youth to Embrace Innovation ,Entrepreneurship

Several entrepreneurs and ten global business leaders of African descent have urged young people to take responsibility for their future by embracing innovation and… Read more »

Uganda: Baryomunsi Urges Ugandan Universities to Harness Technology for Innovation, Service Delivery

The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has called on public and private universities in Uganda to actively… Read more »

Uganda: STI Uganda Building Tech Hubs to Reverse-Engineer Foreign Machinery and Boost Artisanal Miners

Uganda is making a calculated move to break its reliance on foreign technology by establishing high-tech engineering hubs designed to reverse-engineer imported machinery and… Read more »

Uganda: Ipola Pushes Indigenous Innovation and Bio-Economy to Strengthen Health Security and Create Jobs

Program Officer for the Pathogen Economy, Patrick Ipola, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to harnessing indigenous scientific knowledge, strengthening health security, and… Read more »

Uganda: Gonahasa Highlights Uganda's Leap Toward an Innovation-Driven Economy

The Team Lead at Industry 4.0+, David Gonahasa, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to accelerating technological transformation and strengthening its innovation ecosystem. Read more »