techDuring periods of political uncertainty, there is often renewed interest in alternative communication technologies that claim to function without the internet. Recently, Bluetooth-based messaging applications such as BitChat have been presented as potential solutions in the event of an internet shutdown.
techFollowing the recent kidnapping case in Uganda involving a suspect identified by police as David, many people have been asking how investigators were able to narrow him down after he made calls and posted videos on TikTok.
techUganda’s oil and gas dreams just moved one giant step closer to reality after local companies were confirmed to have scooped contracts worth over $2.2 billion. According to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), these awards are part of more than $7 billion already approved under the Tilenga, Kingfisher and EACOP projects.
Government unveils comprehensive artificial intelligence roadmap aimed at positioning Uganda as East Africa's AI innovation hub with focus on agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Kampala-based tech company SolarAqua wins international award for innovative off-grid water solution serving 200,000 rural Ugandans.
Zembo secures $10M Series A funding to expand electric motorcycle operations across East Africa with battery-swapping technology.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala with speeds 10x faster than 4G, targeting nationwide coverage by 2026.
Kampala startup AgroTech Uganda launches FarmSmart, an AI-powered app providing 15,000+ farmers with weather forecasts, crop disease alerts, and direct market access in local languages.
MTN Uganda launches 5G network in Kampala and five major cities with speeds up to 100x faster than 4G, investing USD 200 million to transform healthcare, education, and business sectors.