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[Afri-Economist Business Media @afrieconomist]

🚨It's only 1️⃣ WEEK to Go!

🔥Meet One of Our Esteemed Panelists;

✍️Dr. Peter Babyenda, PhD (Economics), is a Lecturer in the Policy and Development Economics (PDE) department at Makerere University’s School of Economics.

✍️With a PhD in Economics from the University of Nairobi and extensive experience consulting for various organizations such as FAO, GiZ, Parliament of Uganda, and the National Planning Authority of Uganda, Dr. Peter Babyenda brings deep expertise in policy, macroeconomics, and development finance.

✍️He will join us to break down the just-read FY2026/27 Uganda National Budget in clear, practical terms.

📌Topic: What the National Budget FY2026/27 Means for an Ordinary Ugandan: Taxes, Prices & Daily Costs.

🗓️Date: Thursday, 25th June 2026

⏰Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EAT

🎙️Platform: 𝕏 Spaces

💡This is going to be very insightful!

🔔🔗Set your reminder today and join the conversation, using the link below; 👇...🔥 also tag a friend 👇

https://t.co/z59aagijmp

#KnowYourBudget26
#AfriEconomistRoundtable
#UGBudget2026

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

🚀Startup Hatch 1.0 Info Session!

Curious about how to take your startup from prototype to market-ready venture? Join us this Wednesday for an interactive virtual info session on the Startup Hatch 1.0 Program—designed to support startups with functional prototypes through a structured pathway that strengthens solutions, validates business models, and prepares ventures for early market entry.

Date:  29th April 2026
Time:  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

In this session, you will:
• Gain a clear understanding of the program structure and expectations
• Learn how the 8-week validation sprint supports your startup growth
• Explore the resources, mentorship, and support available
• Get guidance on the application process

Whether you're a student innovator or an early-stage founder, this session will help you determine if Startup Hatch 1.0 is the right next step for your venture.

Apply here: https://t.co/mtaqjHx7ib

Don’t miss this opportunity to position your startup for growth and market success.

#InnovateWithUs

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

Earlier today, I attended the presentations for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance & Administration) where the Search Committee presented 3 candidates including our former CoBAMS Principal, Prof. Eria Hisali who was spot-on in his deliberation.
My best wishes to him.

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

“A beautiful evening celebrating our incredible finalists ✨ #FinalistDinner”
“Here’s to hard work, resilience, and success 🥂 #FutureLeaders”
Not just a dinner… a celebration of excellence 🌟
Memories, laughter, and achievements 💫

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

#CoBAMSFinalistsDinner2026 🔥🔥
It was nice having you Sir @BasalirwaJB 🎤🥳

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

Later today, I'll be co-hosting the CoBAMS Finalists' Dinner 2026 as the Official Corporate Emcee of the Day.

📍Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz - Naguru 🥂

My CoBAMS People, see you there 🍽️

#CoBAMSDinner2026 🥂

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

#CoBAMSFinalistsDinner2026 🔥🔥
It was nice having you Sir @BasalirwaJB 🎤🥳

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

📍Weekend Office – Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, Naguru 🥂

Yesterday I did a thing as the Official Corporate Emcee at the CoBAMS Finalists' Dinner 2026 🍽️🥂

Big kudos to our successors - the 91st College Guild Council Leadership - for organising such an incredible event! 👏🔥

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

@BasalirwaJB @joshakanyihayo @ArthurKmo @MakCoBAMS @Makerere @DICTSMakerere @MakEndowmentFnd @MakerereAR @ChiefSsozi @EdBbaale #CoBAMSFinalistsDinner2026 🔥🔥

[Basalirwa Jonathan 🇺🇬 @BasalirwaJB]

📍Weekend Office – Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, Naguru 🥂

Yesterday I did a thing as the Official Corporate Emcee at the CoBAMS Finalists' Dinner 2026 🍽️🥂

Big kudos to our successors - the 91st College Guild Council Leadership - for organising such an incredible event! 👏🔥

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

Makerere University Innovation Day, happening on December 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:35 PM at the CTF2 Auditorium, Makerere University Main Campus.
Please apply by filling out this form
👉https://t.co/xl3vUKqIX9

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐒𝐑 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 – 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Inclusive Speech Technology ASR Innovation Sprint in Uganda, hosted under the Centre for Digital Language Inclusion (CDLI) and delivered by @senses_hub , in partnership with @miic_ug (MIIC) and @GDIHub. This project is a part of the AT2030 program funded by UK International Development.

This five-month hybrid program (Nov 2025 – Mar 2026) brings together students, innovators, researchers, and persons with disabilities to co-design and build speech technologies that support people with impaired speech who speak African Languages to be understood by technology and communicate better.

Participants will gain:

- Hands-on training in AI and speech technology
Mentorship from global experts

- Co-design with people with speech impairments
Access to datasets, research tools, and visibility through international networks

- A certificate of Participation from all the project partners

- A shared prize of USD 5,000 for top-performing teams
✨If you’re passionate about accessibility, AI, or building technology that truly includes everyone, this program is for you. ✨

Applications open until November 13, 2025.

Selections are made on a rolling basis and slots are limited, so don’t wait.

Apply now: https://t.co/ov9c65sB1A

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Representing the Vice Chancellor of @Makerere, @ProfNawangwe at the Graduate Innovation #PitchFest2025, @DicksonMushabe, Board Member @miic_ug, emphasized that Makerere University's vision is not merely to be a center of academic excellence but a catalyst for national and global socio-economic transformation.

“At the core of this vision lies our unwavering commitment to Research and Innovation. For us, research is not a pursuit to be confined to journals and laboratories. It must translate into tangible solutions.”

He further highlighted that this is why the #GraduateInnovationProgram is so vital: it is specifically designed to support our students and faculty in transforming their academic research, final-year projects, and brilliant ideas into commercially viable and scalable ventures.

#InnovateWithUs @MakCoCIS @mofpedU

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

During the Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025, @MuyitaSamuel, Founder of @karpolax, shared inspiring words with the student innovators. He revealed that his startup journey began while he was still at university, a reminder that great ideas can start anywhere.

He encouraged the young innovators to take the first step and create with what they have, emphasizing that once you start, you’ll naturally attract what you need to grow.

#PitchFest2025 #GraduateInnovationProgram @Makerere @MakCoCIS

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

What a Day to Remember!

The Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025 was truly inspiring, a celebration of creativity, courage and the unstoppable spirit of Student innovators.

To all our incredible participants, thank you for showing us what it truly means to dream boldly and innovate with purpose. Your ideas are lighting the path toward a brighter, more innovative Uganda.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners; @Makerere and @mofpedU for believing in the power of innovation-led entrepreneurship. Your continued support makes it possible for young minds to turn vision into impact.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our guest speakers, judges and mentors who shared their wisdom, encouragement, and time. Your insights ignited passion and confidence in every young innovator who took the stage.

#InnovateWithUs #GraduateInnovationProgram
@NakibaalaGK @GodwinRaymondK
@ElveNshuti @GabrielTumwine @NkonwaC
@barbra_nantongo @gkamuleg @KAJJUBIGEOFREY
@RobertOkiror5 @BJnrGilbert @allanLule_

[Makerere University @Makerere]

Makerere University has been ranked second in Sub-Saharan Africa for university-industry and international engagement. https://t.co/C5lgReZKjY

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Congratulations to PearlOxy Uganda Limited — 1st Runner-Up at the Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025!

PearlOxy Uganda Limited, is tackling the challenge of unreliable oxygen supply in low-resource healthcare facilities by developing the Medium Pressure Oxygen Storage (MPOS) System. The MPOS system is an innovative, locally built device that stores oxygen at medium pressure when electricity is available and automatically releases it during outages, ensuring hospitals have a steady and reliable supply.

As the 1st Runner-Up, the team walked away with USD 1,000 — a well-deserved reward for their outstanding innovation and dedication to improving healthcare access in Uganda

#PitchFest2025 #GraduateInnovationProgram @MakCoCIS @Makerere

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Congratulations to Team Eco Flash — 3rd Runner-Up at the Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025! 🎉

Their innovation Eco Flash Dryer, is a dual-powered cassava drying system that uses solar energy and cassava waste (biomass) as fuel to deliver efficient, weather-independent drying all done indoors.

By enabling farmers in off-grid rural areas to dry cassava chips and flour sustainably, the team is tackling post-harvest losses while championing clean energy and circular economy solutions.

Team Eco Flash proudly walked away with USD 500 — a well-deserved recognition for their ingenuity and commitment to sustainable impact.

#GraduateInnovationProgram @Makerere @MakCoCIS

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Congratulations to Team Baby Steps — the Overall Winner of the Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025! 🏆

Baby Steps is an interactive early cultural learning game redefining how Ugandan children discover their heritage through play.

With a beautiful blend of storytelling, music, and traditional games, the team making learning fun, local, and meaningful — nurturing a generation that celebrates culture while embracing creativity and technology.

Team Baby Steps walked away with USD 1,000, a well-deserved reward for their creativity, innovation, and impact in preserving culture through digital learning.

#PitchFest2025 #GraduateInnovationProgram

[Makerere Innovation & Incubation Center @miic_ug]

Team B&J Testers also took to the stage at the Graduate Innovation Program #PitchFest2025!

Their innovation — the B&J Tester is an affordable, smart water quality monitoring device designed for fish farmers. The device floats on water, enabling continuous, real-time monitoring of water conditions.

Unlike traditional manual testing kits that only provide results at the moment of testing, the B&J Tester delivers constant updates and instant alerts whenever water quality drops to unsafe levels, helping farmers protect their fish and improve yields.

#GraduateInnovationProgram @Makerere @MakCoCIS

[CoBAMS College Guild Council @CoBAMS_CGC]

In his speech Tony Oyana, the Principle of @MakCoCIS said that "Through mentorship, business development support, product prototyping, legal and IP advisory, and access to funding, MIIC is successfully bridging the gap between research and the marketplace."

#PitchFest2025