Lyantonde, Uganda | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | Minister of Science, Technology, and InnovationDr Monica Musenero Masanza has hailed the transformation taking place at Katebe Farm in Lyantonde District, saying the effort is a real-world example of how innovation and science can directly improve livelihoods and spur economic growth. “This is what it looks …
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Technological change is about accelerating productivity, fostering innovation- Minister Musenero tells students Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly, and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, foster market access, innovation, and improve service …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has launched the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 at Next Media Park, Naguru, stating that the event enables Uganda’s decisive leap into a future where clean mobility meets national innovation and where Ugandans take ownership of their …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over $160 million was invested in twelve companies in the E-Mobility Ecosystem for the period 2018-2024 in the areas of research & development, manufacturing, and charging infrastructure, according to the Uganda E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024. The report by the Minister of Science, Technology, and …
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Leveraging the Power of Partnerships in Science, Technology and Innovation to foster Socio-Economic Transformation: The Road Ahead COMMENT | ANDREW BESI | “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Sir Arthur C Clarke The name Dr. Monica Musenero evokes mixed emotions amongst many Ugandans. For some, she is, in …
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Butebo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni on Thursday launched the first Bukedi development plan intended to alleviate household poverty. The plan was developed by a Think Tank composed of eminent persons in the seven districts of the Bukedi region including Budaka, Butaleja, Butebo, Busia, Kibuku, Pallisa, and Tororo. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on Parliament’s Committee of Agriculture, Animal Industries, and Fisheries are calling for an investigation into the expenditure of 27.6 billion Shillings in the government silkworm farming project. The Project, which was suspended falls under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Also known …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has accused financial technology companies, and fintechs, of refusing to apply for licenses. BOU started implementing the regulatory framework for fintechs last year and started implementing the National Payments Systems Act which provides for the regulation of the small financial …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans will get a chance to showcase the leap into a new era of innovation at the National Science Week to take place from the 6th to the 11th of November 2023. President Yoweri Museveni will be chief guest at the event at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Monica Musenero is set to name new members to the Uganda National Council on Science and Technology (UNCST) after the current holders’ term of service expired last month. According to sources, focus will be on picking a …
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