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As we gain momentum into 2025, Uganda’s startup ecosystem is on the brink of exciting developments. In recent years, we’ve witnessed remarkable progress as new innovators have entered the scene, turning their ideas into viable businesses, w
Born in 1986 amidst the tumult of Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) takeover and the rise of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), Grace Anena’s life has been one marked by survival and resilience. Her ancestral home near Pabbo in tod
Africa stands at a critical juncture in its journey of development. While the continent holds vast biodiversity potential, the energy gap remains a significant obstacle, especially in rural Sub-Saharan Africa, where 80% of the 775 million p
As global conversations on climate change and sustainability gain momentum, Uganda is making a compelling case to lead the transition to sustainable and innovative e-mobility solutions. Gifted with rich biodiversity, natural resources, and
Uganda’s business landscape is dominated by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which play a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and GDP. Despite their significance, many SMEs struggle to survive past their first or second year d
Ronald Kiyimba honed his business acumen at the age of 12 while trading in charcoal to finance his school needs in his home district of Mukono in central Uganda. Almost 12 years later, he’s now a fully-fledged businessman and runs Harbby Pr
As the hours draw closer to the national budget reading, the anticipation among Ugandans intensifies. This year, the government’s proposed Ushs72.1 trillion national resource envelope has captured significant public interest, especially as
In effort to enhance the adoption and usage of solar technologies to increase the productivity of smallholder farmers, Innovation Village, in partnership with Agri Share Uganda, last week, held an AgriSolar community engagement in Luweero D
In 2018, Jude Kigozi was ready to steer the family- owned solar business forward, after his father went into early retirement. Youthful and full of vigor, Kigozi saw it as a career defining moment for him. The company- LUK Solar Limited is
AgriShare App empowers farmers’ access to affordable irrigation equipment Paul Zaake, a 34- year-old innovator runs AgriShare, an innovative application-based platform that connects farmers to a vast database of agricultural machinery, equi
Today marks the official launch of the Science Discovery Centre, a vibrant and dynamic haven designed to ignite a passion for science among young, curious minds. Nestled within the STEM Centre under the EdTech Lab at Innovation Village, thi
Cosmas Adebo hails from Yakinemiji, a small fishing village along the River Nile in Obongi District, West Nile region. Here, fishermen begin their days before sunrise to set up their nets for the best catch. But for a village that has for l
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