Africa’s AI Future: Capability, Ownership, and the Questions We Can No Longer Avoid
Across global AI summits and regional policy forums, one pattern has become increasingly clear: the world is not having one conversation about AI; there are several, and they are moving at very different speeds. These differences matter because they shape how Africa positions itself in the emerging intelligence economy. The Responsible AI Conversation In many […]
Building Sustainable School Connectivity: A Learning Opportunity for the KCL Community
At KCL, we believe that digital transformation is not just about technology, it’s about people, systems, and the capacity to design solutions that last. As Uganda continues to expand digital access across schools and communities, the question is no longer whether we connect our learning institutions, but how we build models that are sustainable, resilient, […]
eSIMs and the Future of Device Management in Uganda
Uganda is not alone in being faced with challenging regulatory questions as digital technology continues to evolve. From eSIMs to smart cities, African regulators are grappling with unprecedented change and often without clear roadmaps. The rapid pace of innovation is putting pressure on existing frameworks and forcing us to reconsider how we govern access, devices, […]
Practical AI Skills for Career Advancement and Business Development
The demand for AI skills in education, employment, and enterprise is rising in Uganda. This has many individuals searching for how to learn AI, access boot camps, or understand how AI can improve their employability or small business productivity. This desperate desire that promised career advancement and business development got us thinking for the best […]
Africa’s AI Future Must Be Written in Our Languages, Values, and Vision
The imperative to collaborate boldly to shape Africa’s AI future on its own terms with its languages, values, and for its people Reflections from Dr Teddy Nalubega, KCL representative at the Paris AI action summit 2025 With the singular focus on Africa’s AI future, I was honored to travel to France for the Paris AI […]
Responsible AI in public service delivery: a reflection from the OECD-AU Artificial Intelligence dialogue in Cairo, Egypt
“I was an invited panelist at the OECD-African Union (AU) Artificial Intelligence dialogue in Cairo. The event was held in Cairo from 19 to 21 November 2024. The event brought together participants from over 30 countries. They collaborated on concrete action steps for implementing the Continental AI Strategy.” Teddy Nalubega is the Head of the […]
National Research and Education Network Transformation in Guinea-Bissau
The Government of Guinea-Bissau’s commitment to improve the social and economic development of its people is impressive. Firstly, their focus is primarily on higher education as a key priority for progress. Basically, the strategic plan, Terra Ranka, aims to combat poverty and inequality through the National Research and Education Network we worked on. Furthermore, it […]
Technology and the Environment: A Two-Way Street for Sustainable Africa
Before we look at the unique unfolding story of the challenges of environmental sustainability intertwined with the burgeoning potential of technology, let us start with understanding the concept of digitainability. Digitainability is a concept that merges digital technology with sustainability principles to address environmental challenges. It focuses on leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to […]
Shaping the Future of East African E-Commerce: A Unified Vision for Secure Transactions and Digital Trust
In the dynamic and vibrant landscape of East African e-commerce, strategic leadership stands out as the guiding force steering businesses toward a future defined by secure transactions and digital trust. With a unified vision in an organization, we witness the CEO of any East African e-commerce powerhouse recognizing the pivotal role of trust in the […]
Unlocking the Potential of East African Online Markets: A Digital Agenda for Business Growth
A digital environment has significant impact on how organizations will develop globally in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. This is nowhere more apparent than in East Africa, a region with a growing market eager to embrace internet business. However, there are still a lot of difficulties and impediments that prevent the expansion of e-commerce on this […]