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Guardians of the Atom: Pakistan’s Nuclear Program and Its Pursuit of Peace with Strength
On May 28, 1998, the remote mountains of Chagai in Balochistan echoed with a sound that changed the course of history. It was not merely an explosion; it was a […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Fiction, Health and Medicine, Identity & Culture, Innovation, Science and Technology, Journalism and Media, Politics and Government, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureReality Under Siege: When AI Rewrites the World
In the beginning, artificial intelligence was a distant marvel — something spoken about in TED Talks and foreign tech expos. In Uganda, it arrived quietly, tucked inside mobile apps, banking […] 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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in Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Politics and Government, Self-help and Inspiration21st 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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Why crypto assets like Bitcoin are central to Uganda’s $500 billion growth ambition
Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “Crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, he signed an Executive Order intended to support […] More
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Vote to shape Uganda’s future by voting MPs who care about technology and the economy
This week is consequential for Uganda’s power structure in the next 5 years as NRMOnline goes to the polls. The next Parliament will have to deal with regulations and policies […] More
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Exploring the intersection between technology, storytelling, and identity
Over the past months, I’ve been exploring the intersection between technology, storytelling, and identity — and how Africa’s creative voices can shape that future on our own terms. This journey […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Cinema, Innovation, Science and Technology, Journalism and Media, Movies and TelevisionUgandan Innovators: SET GEAR ACCESSORIES
After closely examining some of the recurring challenges within Uganda’s film and production industry, a group of innovative Ugandans has introduced #SETGEARACCESSORIES, a proudly homegrown brand committed to designing and […] More
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Business Continuity Planning in Pharmacovigilance: A Real-World Case from an Internet Shutdown in Uganda
This month brought an unprecedented challenge in my provision of pharmacovigilance services to clients, due to a complete internet shutdown in Uganda, where I am based. The shutdown began on […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Self-help and InspirationOn train tracks, deferred life plans and geniuses in data centers
For many, admission to an elite institution is less about education and more about validation. It is a shortcut to legitimacy; a stamp that says: “this person is credible”. As […] More
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in Education and Academia, Identity & Culture, Innovation, Science and Technology, Music and Dance, Politics and Government, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureWhy Uganda Needs the Arts and Social Sciences Towards the 22nd Century: Reclaiming Integrated Knowledge
Introduction A dangerous and short-sighted intellectual apartheid is being engineered in Uganda today. The NRM regime, with President Tibuhaburwa Museveni as its most vocal proponent, has openly declared an unprincipled […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Markets and Economics, Innovation, Science and TechnologyAfrican Fintech – 2025 was the Rehearsal. 2026 is the Show.
As we close the year, I’ve been reflecting on the shift we are about to witness in African Fintech. If 2025 was about asking “What can AI do?”, 2026 is […] More
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in Education and Academia, Environment & Climate, Finance, Markets and Economics, Innovation, Science and TechnologyThe Sterile Pursuit of Money Wealth: Uganda’s Natural Wealth in Peril
Abstract This article posits that the contemporary pursuit of money wealth, driven by a narrow, economistic mindset, is fundamentally “sterile”—it creates ephemeral value while systematically liquidating the very foundation of […] More
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From Doomsday in the USA by 2028 to Boomsday by 2050 in Uganda: Embracing Extradisciplinary Science and AI-Driven Education
As the United States grapples with the impending AI-driven job market disruption, Uganda sees an opportunity to leapfrog into a prosperous future. By embracing extra-disciplinary science and AI-driven education, Uganda […] More
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Beyond the Hype: What Alibaba Taught Me About AI and Strategy.
Last week, during the Alibaba AInnovator Masterclass 2026, Chandee Zhuang, Senior Advisor at Alibaba Commerce Group, emphasised something that stayed with me: as we navigate the AI age, we cannot […] More
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Stop Giving Your Life Vague Prompts
. In the AI era, the most valuable skill isn’t writing syntax. It’s writing intent. We all call it prompt engineering. If you give an AI a lazy prompt lie […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Finance, Markets and Economics, Innovation, Science and TechnologyA Digital Sustainability Model for Premium Origin Branding and Coffee Tourism by Volcafe Uganda
Branded Ugandan coffee can transform local livelihoods while creating strategic value for Volcafe. By linking coffee to its rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities, and breathtaking landscapes from the slopes of […] More
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Evolving capabilities for a changed world
Today, the spotlight is on the impact of technology on work as we knew it which was one of the key topics discussed during the ACCA Africa Members Conference held […] More
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