Many thanks to @googledevgroups @aniediudo @auwalms @Kolokodess @maghipearl @soloopio @TheVillageUG @dsc_muk @GDGEntebbe and everyone for making this year's Kampala #DevFest2021 a success!🙏

For the first time, a Ugandan team (@beyondrwenzori) is taking on Mount Everest—the highest point on Earth. 🇺🇬 Help fund their training, travel, safety equipment, and conservation efforts via Grooply: grooply.short.gy/RCxa83 @krkwesigaa @_charliejuliet_ @abayoalbert

I took the Shinkansen (high-speed rail) twice this week. A magical moment for me because the dream for @FundiBots was unlocked in my Senior 2 when I found a book on magnetic levitation (The Engineer in Wonderland). That was 30 years ago. (A proper fossil). Story time. (1/x)

Fit For Life, Rwanda 🇷🇼! I went to Rwanda with a simple plan = run twice daily on Rwanda's Hills for 3 weeks, to test my endurance levels. I managed to stick to this plan for 2 weeks before life got in the way in my last week! #FitForLife #Kigali #Rwanda 🇷🇼.

Rwanda Demonstrates Growing Strength in Defending International Legal Interests The arbitration case over the discontinued UK–Rwanda Migration Partnership highlighted Rwanda’s increasing confidence and capability in defending its interests through international legal mechanisms. Although the tribunal ruled that Rwanda was not entitled to the final £100 million in expected payments after the UK government terminated the agreement, the proceedings underscored Rwanda’s commitment to ensuring that international agreements are governed by legal obligations rather than shifting political priorities. By pursuing arbitration, Rwanda demonstrated its willingness to challenge decisions made by larger international partners and seek resolution through established legal channels. The case also showcased the country’s growing institutional, diplomatic, and legal expertise in handling complex international disputes. While Rwanda did not secure the additional funds, the tribunal confirmed that the country would retain the £270 million already received under the partnership. More importantly, the case reinforced Rwanda’s reputation as a nation that values contractual certainty, respects the rule of law, and expects international commitments to be honoured. This approach strengthens investor confidence and signals Rwanda’s determination to protect its interests on the global stage through lawful and professional means.

Ugandans are livid over being lumped together with Congo on global Ebola reporting. But before you blame Al Jazeera, consider the fact that our Ministry of Health is wearing the Ebola badge with honor because it means free donor money. While businesses are suffering because of limited travel, the folks at MOH will now complete their arcades in Kyanja or Kyaliwajala. There's a reason why Rwanda which is in closer proximity to the Ebola epicenter is not mentioned at all; because they can't let greedy government employees sacrifice their tourism industry for the sake of cheap donor funds. I was glad when Ruth Aceng left MOH. For Uganda to stop being a perpetual outbreak country, Diana Atwine 👇👇 has to be removed too.

On World Bicycle Day, I call upon the people of Kampala and all leaders to embrace cycling as a clean, sustainable way to move #KampalaCity forward. @KCCAUG @UgandaMediaCent @MoWT_Uganda @MinofHealthUG @BYCS_org @cyclingweekly @CyclingEmbassy @UNEP @wef @ITDPAfrica @mandyug

“The memorial before us is powerful, because it sets the truth in stone and protects it from the heartlessness of time, by instructing the living. It is not a validation, because none is needed. But it will stand as a mark of respect for the dignity of Rwandans and our history.” President Kagame | Inauguration of Monument in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

We congratulate the winning team of the AI Agent Skills for 2G Technologies Hackathon. Their innovative solution, Hospital Receptionist AI, is an AI-powered phone call responder that helps healthcare facilities manage bookings and appointments efficiently. The system addresses unreliable reception services, handles multiple patient requests simultaneously, improves communication and reduces waiting times for patients. A great example of how AI agents can solve real-world challenges and improve access to healthcare services across African using @Africastalking Voice API. #BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

Beyond coding, the hackathon provided opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, networking and innovation. David Okello Junior, showed off how his using @Africastalking APIs to power his Startup - CashBits (cashbits.app) #BuildWithAT #BuildWithAI #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

Last weekend, Mark & Isaac, Software Engineers took developers, students and innovators through AI Agent Skills for 2G Technologies Hackathon organized by Africa's Talking Kla Community. The event challenged participants to build AI-powered solutions that can work in low-connectivity environments using @Africastalking APIs . #BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

Empowering the next generation of changemakers. Training of Trainers (ToT) on Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement & Volunteerism with support from @UNDPUganda Participant Fanny Nyayic shares powerful reflections and lessons from the training. medium.com/@fannynyayic/trai… #TransformativeLeadership #VoicesOfSDGs

Join us for the AI Agent skills for 2G technologies hackathon with @ATCommunityKla Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026 Time: 9am Venue: Africas Talking offices, Level 4, Acacia Place, Acacia Avenue. RSVP here for details: community.africastalking.com…

Got an innovative solution for waste management in Uganda’s cities?💡♻️ The 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐏 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 under the “Promoting Circular Economy and Waste Management in Cities” project is now open! 🚀 This challenge seeks bold, scalable, and inclusive solutions that transform waste management, promote circular economy approaches, and create sustainable opportunities for women, youth, and marginalised communities. 📅 Application Deadline: 13 June 2026 🔗 bit.ly/3QWTEVv

I’m a nerd who builds spaces where other nerds thrive in the most unexpected ways and places. For 15 years I wasn’t chasing a title. I was building belonging, opportunity and wealth for developers. #community

When the world first reported on camera phones back in 2001

PyLadies May Meetup highlights. Thanks everyone for joining, and thanks to @3Nakajugo for the insightful session on Authentication & Security. Thanks @AfricasTalking for hosting us. #PyLadiesKampala #Python #WomenInTech

Today’s @pyladieskla meetup is another reminder that strong tech communities help people learn faster together. Big thanks to Edna for leading the session and sharing practical insights with attendees at the @Africastalking offices. Events like these are empowering more young women to confidently explore careers in software engineering and data science.

Secure software starts with secure authentication. At today’s @pyladieskla meetup hosted at @Africastalking, @3Nakajugo walks developers through practical security concepts every backend engineer should understand when building Python apps. These include: - Login & signup architecture - Password hashing and credential safety - Authorization and permissions - Web attack prevention techniques - Secrets & environment configuration

To the young people of #Rwanda, being young is not enough. You cannot afford to waste any opportunity. Do not let the fear of failure or taking risks stand in the way of who you can be. Claim your rightful place in the world, no one will hand it to you