Posts By SautiTech Staff
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78StartupsUganda’s Mpindi Abaas joins American Express Leadership Academy
Mpindi Abaas, the CEO and Founder of the Media Challenge Initiative, is among fifteen social entrepreneurs that have been picked to join...
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177DigitalGOtv and DStv rates reduced, See the new charges
The GOtv and DStv rates have been significantly cut. The cheapest DStv package (DStv Premium) which currently costs Shs280,000 will be costing...
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294TechRhoda Kimera quits top UK firm for NITA-Uganda job
Regina Rhoda Kimera left her accounting job at Ernst & Young to become the director of Finance and Administration at the National...
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371TelecomHow to share data on MTN Uganda (step-by-step guide)
There are times when your friend needs data and you want to help them. Aside from buying for them data via Mobile...
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389DigitalThe 3 army chiefs Museveni named to run Immigration directorate
In May, the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) announced that it had received new Leadership. In case you don’t know,...
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499Startups$100,000 up for grabs at Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge
African tech startups have been invited to apply and compete in the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge where the best startup will bag...
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259StartupsTECNO manufacturer rolls out Shs370m startup fund for African fintechs
Future Hub, a subsidiary of Transsion, has unveiled a US$100,000 (about Shs370 million) startup fund that will be shared among early-stage fin-tech...
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619DigitalHow to check if your National ID Number (NIN) is on the voters’ register
The 2021 general elections are drawing near and it’s crucial that you confirm if you’re eligible to vote if you want to...
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549StartupsEvelyn Namara named finalist in Shell-funded innovation award
Ugandan techpreneur Evelyn Namara is among finalists in an award program organized by the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). AWIEF...
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374TechMeet T901, the first TECNO phone running KaiOS
TECNO announced the launch of the latest 3G smart feature phone T901, the first TECNO device running on KaiOS. KaiOS is the...
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485StartupsBolt Uganda loses country manager Julian Byamugisha to Jumia
Julian Byamugisha, who has been the head of Bolt Uganda operations, left the ride-hailing firm to join Jumia. Her LinkedIn profile shows...
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1.2KStartupsKobo360 raises $30M in Series A funding led by Goldman Sachs
Kobo360, the digital technology platform disrupting African third-party logistics, today announced the completion of a $20M Series A equity round led by...
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507StartupsBosch, Founders Factory earmark US$30,000 to support African smart mobility startups
German multinational technology company Bosch has partnered with Founders Factory Africa to support African startups developing or running smart mobility solutions. The...
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410StartupsUgandan startup Bureau Vente in race to win Shs667m in Singapore
Ugandan fintech Bureau Vente (U) limited, or BVL, will on November be in Singapore to pitch at the Demo Day of the...
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342StartupsTumwebaze to unhappy startups: I don’t decide who wins govt innovation fund
If you follow the Ugandan startup ecosystem closely, you must know about the National ICT Initiatives Support Programme (NIISP). It was introduced...
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279StartupsApply for support from Founders Factory Africa e-health, fintech accelerator
Founders Factory Africa is now accepting applications from startups working on health and fintech solutions for its accelerator programme. Startups that will...
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401DigitalNIRA clarifies on validity of birth certificates following scary NTV report
On Aug. 9, NTV Uganda ran a story with a headline: “All current birth certificates are invalid – NIRA”. [NIRA is short...
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1.3KTelecomHow to reverse MTN Mobile money sent to a wrong number
Did you know it’s possible to reverse MTN Mobile money sent to a wrong number? We’ll discuss that in detail shortly. Let’s...
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1.4KDigitalIn graphics, who nailed it on Eid al-Adha?
As Muslims across the globe celebrated Eid al-Adha, a number of companies, individuals and organizations unveiled different forms of artwork to send...
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421TelecomHow to avoid/stop unsolicited messages (SMS)
In a blog post, UCC has explained how to stop unsolicited messages that are always sent by telcos or any other bodies...
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2.7KTechMakerere’s Kiragga eyes million-dollar prize for visionary research on HIV
Dr. Agnes Kiragga, a senior lecturer at the Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS), has been selected among scientists that will...
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1.6KTelecomAfricell, MTN Uganda roll out assisted payment system for airtime & data top-ups
MTN Uganda and Africell Uganda have unveiled an assisted payment system that will see the latter’s customers buy airtime and data through...
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364Startups$250,000 up for grabs at Impulse accelerator-sponsored startup challenge
African startups have been called to participate in a 12-week acceleration program that is funded by Impulse startup accelerator in partnership with...
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762DigitalUCC wants online publishers, influencers to pay Shs73800 to operate in Uganda
Uganda communications commission (UCC) kicked off an initiative to register publications and people who use online space for communication services and commercial...
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403StartupsSokowatch sets up shop in Kampala after raising Shs9bn seed funding
Nairobi based Business-to-Business electronic commerce platform Sokowatch has set up shop in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. This comes after the company,...
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372Startups5 opportunities: Apply for support from Facebook, Microsoft, Deloitte and more
Welcome to the SautiTech opportunity desk. Check out the opportunities and see if you can apply for any. 1. Shona Accelerator, which...
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304DigitalUCC rolls out 7th edition of Uganda Film Festival
The program for the Uganda Film Festival 2019 has been unveiled by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). UCC says the Festival will...
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467Tech
Uganda’s ICT sector in figures: Mobile money, internet, pay TV, smartphones and more
UCC recently released a report showing statistics of Uganda’s ICT sector, focusing mainly on the communications industry. The figures show the standing...
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2.4KStartupsUgandan developers left SafeBoda for Apple, Facebook jobs
SafeBoda is among a few startups that have contributed immensely to the tech ecosystem in the country. One of those contributions is...
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554TechInfinix Note 6 review: Killer selfies and charming X Pen
I have been using the Infinix Note 6 for seven days now. I already did the unboxing piece, and if you read...
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429TechTECNO Phantom 9: Reviewing Tecno’s crown jewel
I used the TECNO Phantom 9 for two weeks. This gave me ample time to test most of the key features. If...
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357StartupsAnzisha Prize fellows in Uganda share experience
Since its inception in 2010, the Anzisha Prize has recognized over twenty young entrepreneurs in Uganda. And on Monday, six of these...
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1.1KTechInterswitch partners with International Airtime Top Up to offer cross border airtime service
Interswitch, a leading African financial inclusion services company that delivers digital business and consumer services through its “Quickteller Paypoint” solutions has partnered...
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668TechIn pictures: Infinix Note 6 unboxing and first impressions
We received the Infinix Note 6, unboxed it and below we guide you through what impressed us and turned us off in...
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539StartupsAfrican startups called to participate in [email protected], a UK-funded program
Applications for [email protected] are now open. It’s a global program that attracts participation from entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. The deadline for application...
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660TelecomBriefing: Why UCC pulled statement on Airtel 4G; Dr. Akonye named UTL auditor and more
Welcome to the last Briefing for this week UCC pulls statement to protect Airtel On Monday the telecommunications regulator posted a statement...
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434StartupsUgandan startup Kijani scores funding from RENEW to ‘scale production’
Kampala-based social enterprise Kijani has collected funds from RENEW, an investment firm that launched in Uganda last year. The amount was not...
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409TechFrench energy firm seeks to ease work for medium businesses in Uganda
Small and medium enterprises that have previously had problems of irregular power supply will not have to worry anymore about abrupt power...
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856TechStanbic’s Mweheire no longer worried about fintechs ‘taking our lunch’
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank Uganda, Patrick Mweheire says banks are no longer worried about fintechs eating into their...
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4.0KTelecomMakerere don demands Shs260m from MTN Uganda after SIM card hack
Nalukoola, Kakeeto Advocates & Solicitors, a law firm that represents Halimu Chongomweru, a lecturer at Makerere University, wants telecommunications company MTN Uganda...
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1.6KStartupsBodawerk’s electric-powered tractor stuns crowds at Jinja agricultural show
An electric-powered tractor developed by Ugandan engineering startup Bodawerk International Ltd is one of the highlights of the 27th edition of the...
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447DigitalHow to buy airtime using SafeBoda app (step-by-step guide)
You can now buy airtime using SafeBoda app. The feature, which can be used after updating your app, will be used by...
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619TechTECNO Phantom 9 unboxed: Our first impressions in pictures
We have unboxed TECNO’s flagship device, TECNO Phantom 9, and we love it. First off, it is retailing at Shs919,000. The packaging...
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256Startups
African startups invited to participate in SoGal Global Pitch Competition
Applications to participate in the SoGal Global Pitch Competition are still open. You have up to August 31 to apply. The competition...
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717DigitalBriefing: Tony Okao scores top UMCP post; Police app upgraded; FaceApp not safe and more
Hello, Briefing reader! Here is what’s happening in the tech world Safaricom to face off with Jumia, DHL Telecommunications giant Safaricom will...
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340StartupsUganda sends highest number of startups at major continental innovation contest
Uganda will have eight startups taking centre stage at the 2019 African Green Revolution Forum. The event will take place in Accra,...
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1.3KDigitalBriefing: Allen Ssempa nabs Equity Bank job; how ride-hail firms trick drivers; Andela loses president
Hello, SautiTech reader! It’s been a while since we published a Briefing. We welcome you to the third week of July and...
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569TechTECNO Phantom 9 now in Uganda, see how it beats Phantom 8
TECNO Phantom 9, the latest device in the Phantom series, is now available on the Ugandan market. It is retailing at Shs919,000....
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426Startups
African female techpreneurs called to apply for GreenHouse Lab accelerator
Female African entrepreneurs involved in the technology space can apply to be part of GreenHouse Lab, an acceleration program managed by Nigerian...
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486StartupsSh18.4 billion up for grabs at 2019 VC4A Venture Showcase
African startups that are looking to raise money in the range of $250,000 (Shs923 million) and $5 million (Sh18.4 billion) have been...
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678StartupsYunga moves to boost community policing in Ntinda with digital security system
Just two months after stunning judges at the GIST Tech-I pitch competition, a global innovations contest sponsored by The U.S. State Department,...
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558StartupsApply to win Shs633m with Luxembourg’s Fit 4 Start Programme
Fit 4 Start Programme has been rolled out for the 2019 edition and African startups involved in the technology sector are eligible...
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612StartupsUgandan tech startup Cinnamon Clubs makes it to Amazon-sponsored accelerator
Ugandan technology firm Cinnamon Clubs has been announced among 11 startups that will participate in the third cohort of Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech,...
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632TelecomUganda rises in African table of fastest internet speeds
Uganda has been ranked among countries with the fastest internet speed in Africa, with a recent report released by UK analytics firm...
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449StartupsThe art of storytelling and how it applies to your brand narrative
By Andrew Witkin Storytelling has always been one of the most effective ways people communicate and connect with one another. The human...
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452StartupsApply to join 2019 Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
The Westerwelle Young Founders Program has opened applications for African entrepreneurs interested in joining its 2019 Autumn cohort. Westerwelle is a German...
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490DigitalMuseveni launches futuristic National Data Center to boost online Govt services
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday rolled out the recently upgraded National Data Center in Jinja Town, Jinja district. The first of its...
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832DigitalJoan Kizza replaces Tina Wamala at Multichoice Uganda
Joan Kizza Semanda is the new Public Relations (PR) and Communications Manager, SoftPower News reported on Wednesday. Kizza replaces Tina Wamala who...
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2.0KTechSpecs and TECNO Phantom 9 price in Uganda
It’s now a year and some eight months since TECNO unveiled TECNO Phantom 8 which has now been succeeded by TECNO Phantom...
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705DigitalMuseveni to unveil Uganda’s first tier 3 data center on Thursday
President Yoweri Museveni will Thursday launch Uganda’s first tier 3 data center, another huge project that technology experts say will have a...
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565Startups
Most funded African startups run by people that studied in top US, UK universities – report
A 2019 report looking at ‘The Rise of the African Tech Scene’ from 2015 to 2018 released by Orange Digital Ventures Africa...
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486StartupsYou can now apply for Global EdTech Startups Awards
African startups that are creating technology solutions to solve problems in the education sector have been called to apply for the Global...
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820TechSee specs and price Infinix NOTE 6 in Uganda
Infinix has released yet another pioneering smartphone in its NOTE series, naming it Infinix NOTE 6 to succeed the NOTE 5, which...
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634StartupsTechstars brings Startup Week to Kampala, apply to participate
Techstars, a U.S.-based Accelerator is going to host one of its Startup Week events in Kampala, putting the Ugandan capital on a...
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1.4KDigitalBriefing: Uganda’s Ridelink collects Shs518m revenue; UCC rolls out digital info center and more
Hello, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Thursday edition of Your Briefing. Today we have stories about tech and startups from Uganda and...
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657TechKey takeaways from first day of Africa Blockchain Conference 2019
The 2-day Africa Blockchain Conference kicked off Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people turned up at Kampala Serena Hotel to listen as experts...
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703TelecomSouth Sudan gets its first fiber network
Press release — Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom will implement and operate South Sudan’s first fiber broadband network, connecting the country...
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522TechAfrica Blockchain conference kicks off Wednesday: Here are top things to look out for
On Wednesday all roads will lead to the Kampala Serena Hotel as Uganda hosts the 2nd edition of the Africa Blockchain Conference....
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2.0KStartupsFull list: How Shs6bn NIISP fund was shared among 60 startups
At the time of closing applications for the second round of NIISP, on January 24, 2019, 665 startups had applied to participate...
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838DigitalKCCA’s Sekajja bags Shs30m as NITA-U awards 16 govt entities for efforts on eServices
Kampala Capital City Authority Head of Information Systems Martin Sekajja on Thursday went home with Shs30 million for heading a department that...
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577StartupsApply to win Shs185 million GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize
Technology startups that are innovating for the agriculture sector have been called to apply for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize. A total of...
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831TechBriefing: Bemanya fired from UTL; Shs6 billion given to 60 Ugandan startups; Pivot East returns and more
Dear Briefing reader, Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the SautiTech rundown of the top stories in the tech and startup space....
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941StartupsUganda’s Bodawerk showcases its cutting-edge innovations to Gates Foundation CEO
Bodawerk International was on Monday among the Ugandan tech companies that got a chance to show their innovations to Susan Desmond-Hellmann, the Chief...
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412StartupsApplications open for class four of Google Launchpad Africa
As Google Launchpad Africa graduated the twelve startups that participated in the third cohort of its accelerator, it also opened applications for...
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446DigitalNITA-U unveils 3 judges ahead of E-Government excellence awards ceremony
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has named three officials who will officiate E-Government Excellence Awards and reveal the winners during the...
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347StartupsMinister Kasaija on ‘little’ ICT budget: It’s ‘what they asked us for’
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija said on Thursday that his ministry should not be blamed for the small...
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242StartupsUganda’s Onyancha awes MIT to close funding for clinicPesa
Chrispinus Onyancha, a Ugandan software engineer impressed the MIT D-Lab as he participated in their fellowship program dubbed Scale-Ups, which saw him...
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800TelecomMTN Mobile Money sending charges/rates in Uganda 2019
MTN Mobile Money sending charges were reduced on Monday. MTN Uganda dropped the rates by more than 50% in some ranges of...
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789Startups
Tumwebaze: Law to compel ministries to buy Ugandan startups in offing
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze said government officials are already discussing a law that will push government entities to...
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389StartupsMinister Tumwebaze launches Refactory to produce market-ready ICT graduates in Uganda
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze on Wednesday officially commissioned Refactory, a revolutionary project aimed at churning out people that...
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337StartupsUgandan startup Cinnamon Clubs selected for Cape Town-based accelerator
Cinnamon Clubs has been selected to face off with 19 other startups in the Startupbootcamp AfriTech 2019 Final Selection Days. Cinnamon Clubs...
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372DigitalEquity Bank Uganda boosts digital services with ‘Supreme Banking’ unit
Equity Bank on Thursday rolled out its latest product dubbed Supreme Banking with the first branch set up on Plot 41 of...
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756TelecomHow to borrow data bundles from Airtel Uganda, MTN Uganda
Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda allow you to borrow data bundles and pay back when you can. This helps when you are...
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442TelecomMTN brings Artificial Intelligence to mobile money with an eye to super app
MTN Group announced Friday it has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, making good on its earlier commitment to roll out an...
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252StartupsUganda’s Ma Role Model is raising money to create a Tinder for mentorship
I hope you’ve heard of Tinder, the social search mobile app that helps people find dates or you are probably on LinkedIn,...
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263DigitalNIRA rolls out 3-day program for instant Birth Certificate issuance, national ID registration
As Ugandans throng Kololo ceremonial grounds for the Service Excellence Exhibition, an event government entities will use to increase publicity and awareness...
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402StartupsSendy launches in Uganda to tap into logistics market
Kenyan startup Sendy has expanded its logistics arm to Uganda, focusing mainly on business to business (B2B) shipping and deliveries. The tech...
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300TechConfusion as Ugandan embassy in Brussels ‘hijacks’ Twitter account of Kigali High Commission
On Tuesday, the National Technology Authority (NITA-U) rolled out a 3-month program dubbed E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project aimed at inspiring...
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325StartupsUgabus, the bus booking platform, adds more features for better user experience
Ugabus Inc, the platform for booking buses to travel from Kampala to major towns in Uganda and a number of cities in...
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406TechNITA-U rolls out E-Government excellence awards with an eye to finer service delivery
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) on Tuesday morning launched E-Government Excellence Awards, a heavy project that will inspire government entities to...
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291StartupsUganda’s Bodawerk wants to use electric wheelchairs to enhance PWDs’ participation in economic growth
2019 continues to cast a bright future for Bodawerk International, a Ugandan-based startup that recently stunned the mobility industry with its cutting-edge...
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206TechCryptosavannah, African Union agency ink deal to promote emerging technologies in Africa
Press release: The APRM and CryptoSavannah on May 23rd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting innovation and the 4th...
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153StartupsHow to run a startup that’s running out of cash
By Tim Jackson “I need help,” said James. “My startup has got cash to last us seven months, but we’ve got a load...
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215TechBriefing: Tumwebaze says Facebook should worry: UCC nabs Hollywood deal; Shs940m for Ugandan incubation hub and more
Good morning, Briefing reader! Reads the quotes below to warm you up; “Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.”...
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994TechAfter reviewing TECNO Spark 3 Pro, we’ve got some news for you
Normally when one has both good news and bad news, it’s only fair that the recipient suggests what she wants to hear...
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593TechIn brief: First Lady backs Rugyendo’s startup; your data not safe with NIRA; UCC, Bolt Uganda jobs; new SafeBoda app & more
Good afternoon, Briefing reader! In your Thursday briefing, we bring you the latest information in the tech and startup ecosystem, focusing mainly...
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425StartupsSafeBoda faces formidable competition as browser maker Opera joins ride-hailing industry
As SafeBoda prepares to launch its operations in Nigeria, web browser Opera has announced that it is joining the ride-hailing market in...
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369TelecomReactions as marketing coordinator Mohammad Yahfoufi leaves Africell for betting firm
Reactions poured in Tuesday as Twitter reacted to Mohammad Yahfoufi’s tweet announcing that he was quitting his job at Africell Uganda to...
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366StartupsUgandan tech startups called to apply for second edition of NTF IV Uganda
Ugandan startups leveraging technology to promote entrepreneurship in the East African nation have been called to apply for the second edition of...
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211StartupsSeedstars sets Kampala tour date, apply to win Shs1.9bn
Seedstars World Competition, an innovation showdown targeting emerging markets, has announced dates for the 2019 tours. In Kampala, innovators will face off...
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345DigitalA year of helping Ugandans locate jobs online, Q&A with Fuzu Uganda country manager Katto
Fuzu, an online platform that allows people to locate jobs and companies to recruit people while avoiding hectic paperwork, has been operating...
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248DigitalIT project to facilitate seamless data exchange among govt entities takes shape
Government authorities and ministries have kicked off discussions as Uganda steps up preparations to roll out an integrated system to facilitate seamless...