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Does AI Sleep? by Alinta Kanse
Kisakye never told anyone about the three AIs. Not because it was shameful. Mostly because it sounded lonely when you said it out loud. She was forty-three, rented a two-bedroom […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Fiction, Finance, Markets and Economics, Innovation, Science and Technology, Journalism and Media, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press ReleasesTHE DIGITAL SHAME OF UGANDA: You Earn the Money, But They Won’t Let You Touch It
The notification lights up your phone. A clean, crisp ping that signals revenue has landed in your account from X, the global platform where your voice reaches thousands, sometimes millions. […] More
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The Silicon Scramble: Why Africa is the Ghost in the Global AI Machine
The global conversation about Artificial Intelligence always takes place in rooms with very expensive air conditioning. There, in Davos or Silicon Valley, suits with teeth too straight and smiles too […] More
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11 YEARS OF MUWADO, A NEW LOOK, AND STORY MONETISATION
In early 2013, Muwado the idea came to life as the founder’s blog. That makes us 11 whole years now. Ululations and jubilations!! To quickly recap what’s happened since then […] More
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Magumba Waiswa Abraham Advocates for Technological Solutions Against Non-Revenue Water Ahead of AFWASA-ICE 2025 Exhibition
Kampala, Uganda — Renowned water resource management expert and advocate, Magumba Waiswa Abraham, has called for urgent adoption of technological solutions to combat the growing challenge of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) […] More
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in Innovation, Science and Technology, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport Vessels
The Digital Plates Dilemma
On the morning of Wednesday, November 1st 2023 something groundbreaking at the time, happened somewhere in Uganda. Security Minister Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi and Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba […] More
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in Cinema, Events, Innovation, Science and Technology, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual Art
UGANDAN FILMMAKER STEVE AYENY AT #2025CINEGEAREXPOLA IN LOS ANGELES
In the rapidly evolving world of filmmaking, staying ahead means constantly seeking new knowledge and embracing technological advancements. Ugandan executive producer and director Ayeny Steve, known for his work on […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Politics and GovernmentThe Impact of African Linguistic, Cultural, and Socioeconomic Data Under-Representation in Global AI Training Datasets
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and agriculture. However, the efficacy and fairness of AI systems are contingent upon the quality, […] More
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The Smartphone May Become Africa’s Greatest Film Studio
For more than a century, cinema has been defined by the architecture of the “Big Screen”: the dark theater, the fixed seat, the horizontal frame, and the economics of expensive […] More
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The Struggles of a Junior Software Developer
Background Coming out of university, My core technical competence & related skill-set was systems admin intense. But over the years, I’ve learned that specializing in a particular technical discipline can […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Community & Opinion, Environment & Climate, Health and Medicine, Innovation, Science and Technology, Writing and Literature
Turning Kampala’s Trash into Treasure
The Rise of Composting Imagine a Kampala where food scraps and garden trimmings don’t end up clogging landfills, but instead transform into rich, black gold: compost. This isn’t a far-fetched […] More
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From side hustle to exit — The unsung heroes of African tech
Every African has a side hustle. At birth, you’re given five names and a side hustle. It’s literally in our DNA. Beyonic started as my side hustle. I had a […] More
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21st Century Creed
21ST CENTURY CREED : EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR TRANSFORMATION Every generation is shaped by its Creed; a belief deeply rooted in the hearts of it’s people. The 21st century has ushered […] More
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The Night My Webcam Betrayed Me
It was just past midnight when a faint notification blinked on my laptop screen. At first, I dismissed it, assuming it was one of the countless routine alerts I usually […] More
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Windows 8 Blue Screen Smiley – A Short Story (As if!)
PS: This was written a while back for the Tailored Technologies blog. I felt it needed to be shared here as well so to better understand it, imaging you are […] More
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Essential Gadgets Every Traveler Needs In 2017
There are people that were blessed with intellect that surpasses the ordinary, people that easily see through how something works and create an even better accessory. These very people create […] More
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Fundi Bots In A Nutshell
Many people ask about what Fundi Bots does and how relevant it is in Uganda and why they should care. (For those who don’t know, we are the organization that […] More
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A Rainy Midnight Call
It is 11:43 pm on a cold Kira night. A steady pitter-patter of relentless drizzle provides a soothing background sound to the darkness outside. I lay in my bed, wide […] More
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