Startups

Barbara Mutabazi is passionate about having more women in the ICT arena

by Brian EmorutCEOsICTStartupsThe Big StoryWomen Fixing UgandaOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Barbara Mutabazi is a ground-breaking innovator dedicated to promoting the economic empowerment of youth, especially girls and women. She does this by encouraging greater youth participation in Uganda’s technology sector,…

Five Startup Founders That Are Digitizing and Improving Efficiency of Uganda’s Agricultural Sector.

by Jonathan LBusiness GuruIndustry & AnalysisLists & RankingsStartupsThe Big StorySeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, significantly influencing both employment and GDP. The sector employs approximately 70% of the population, with estimates suggesting that up to 72% of the…

Why Ugandan Businesses Are Using Ethan Bampaire’s Neexa AI to Improve Customer Service and Sales.

by Jonathan LBusiness GuruCompany NewsIndustry & AnalysisStartupsThe Big StorySeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

I visited the Victoria University website to make a few inquiries at around 4 AM in the early morning. When the page finished loading, I saw an AI assistant called…

What Do Meta AI, ChatGPT and Perplexity AI Think About Uganda’s Economy?

by Jonathan LIndustry & AnalysisLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisStartupsThe Big StoryAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

As the world continues to evolve, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformation across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and education.  As Ugandans embrace and understand AI…

Rwanda Has Extended its Import Tax Exemptions on Electric Vehicles to 2025.

by Jonathan LAfricaEast AfricaGlobal NewsGovernment AgenciesIndustry & AnalysisMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisStartupsAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25….

Jumia’s Revenue Falls 25% in Q2 2024, Set to Raise $100m to Improve Cash Position.

by Jonathan LCompany NewsGlobal NewsICTIndustry & AnalysisStartupsThe Big StoryAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s e-commerce giant, has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, revealing a complex interplay of challenges and strategic responses. The company’s revenue for…

Starlink Internet is Coming to Uganda in Q4 2024. Here is Everything You Need to Know.

by Jonathan LAdvertising & CommunicationICTIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisStartupsAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

 As Uganda’s population increasingly embraces the digital age, the country’s internet landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-dominant players, Airtel and MTN, now face stiff competition from a growing…

Ugandans Excelling Abroad:  Humble Lukanga’s Journey From Poverty in Masaka to Managing $500m in the USA as a Wealth Advisor.

by Jonathan LStartupsThe Big StoryJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Ugandan, Humble Lukanga’s remarkable journey from a small village in Masaka, Uganda, to becoming a prominent wealth manager in the United States exemplifies resilience and determination in the face of…

Jumia’s Resurgence: E-commerce Startups Sees its Stock Soar as it Reclaims its $1bn Valuation.

by Jonathan LIndustry & AnalysisStartupsJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Jumia, Africa’s pioneering e-commerce platform, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in its stock price, surging 55% over the past five days. This rally has lifted the company’s market value to…

The Ten Biggest Funding Rounds Raised by Ugandan Startups from 2019 to 2024.

by Jonathan LIndustry & AnalysisStartupsThe Big StoryJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Ugandan startups have increasingly become attractive to VC firms across Africa. Outside the big four of Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt, Uganda regularly hovers next to them competing with…