Dallington Asingwire

Chevening Scholar 25-26 🇬🇧 • Scaling @PivosoftHQ • @SaccoSuite • Innovating for farmers at @AgriXFarm • Mentor @PivosoftAcademy

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 (𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵)

I am honoured to have received the 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 during the 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 (𝗜𝗣𝗣𝟮𝟬) 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 at the University of Edinburgh. My research, titled “𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹-𝟮 𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴” aims to build machine learning models that detect maize crop stress early, before significant crop damage occurs.

Agriculture plays a central role in livelihoods in Uganda. According to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 (𝗨𝗕𝗢𝗦), 62.3% of households in Uganda are engaged in agriculture, and 60.7% of agricultural households grow crops. In addition, 80.2% of agricultural households practice agriculture primarily for home consumption, highlighting the importance of farming for household food security.

Maize is especially critical in Eastern Uganda, where it serves as both a staple food and a key source of household income. However, when drought, floods, pests, or nutrient deficiencies occur during the growing season, farmers receive no early warning. By the time stress becomes visible to the naked eye, the opportunity to intervene has often passed.

My research addresses this challenge directly. Using 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹-𝟮 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀, which pass over Uganda approximately every five days at no cost, I extract spectral signatures that can detect physiological stress in maize crops before visible symptoms appear. Machine learning models then classify which farms are stressed and identify the earliest point in the growing season at which this detection becomes reliable.

The model will be designed specifically for the smallholder farming context of Eastern Uganda, one of the first for this region. If stress is detected early enough, farmers can still adapt, governments can mobilise food reserves, and NGOs can target assistance more effectively. This approach shifts agricultural risk management from reactive crisis response to proactive prevention.

This project will significantly complement my work at AgriX, where I am building sustainable agricultural systems and strengthening food security in Sub-Saharan Africa using AI. I am grateful to our course organiser, Dr 𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, and their team for their consistently engaging teaching and for creating the Student Pitch session.

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

@DivockOrigi You might not have scored as many goals as some of the bigger names, but you delivered when it mattered most. You gave us some of the most memorable moments and scored some of the club’s most important goals. Well done to the legend, Divock Origi! ❤️🔴

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

He might not have scored as many goals as some of the bigger names, but Divock Origi delivered when it mattered most. He gave Liverpool some of its most memorable moments and scored some of the club’s most important goals. Well done to the legend, Divock! ❤️🔴

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

“Saturday night and I like the way you move…” 🕺

Six of Divock Origi’s best Liverpool goals 🤩

[SaccoSuite @SaccoSuite]

🚀 Introducing SaccoSuite!

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Manage members, savings, loans, shares, repayments, and reports in one secure platform. 💼📊

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[Tina Wamala @tina_wamala]

Incredible honour to be recognised amongst the top 50 people who have shaped and influenced PR in Uganda.

Being mentioned amongst this esteemed list gives me impetus to keep pushing and shaping our industry.

#Gratitude

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

Liverpool FC can confirm Arne Slot is to depart his role as head coach with immediate effect and that the process to appoint a successor is under way.

He leaves with a Premier League title to his name and our deepest gratitude and appreciation.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🚨 EXCLUSIVE: ARNE SLOT AND LIVERPOOL TO PART WAYS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. 💣

It’s over between the Dutch manager and Liverpool after end of the season review. 👋🏼

Andoni Iraola, clear favorite to take over as next #LFC head coach.

[CAF Online @CAF_Online]

The continent’s 𝟏𝟎 representatives are ready. 🌍

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 awaits. 🤩

#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

@CAF_Online Congratulations to our boys!❤️👏

[CAF Online @CAF_Online]

FULL-TIME! 🇺🇬🇬🇭

Uganda come through a tense battle and seal it from the spot! 🎯

#TotalEnergiesAFCONU17

[Government of Uganda @GovUganda]

As part of efforts to improve public transport and reduce congestion in Kampala, Government introduces the E-Bus Xpress service, offering affordable and modern mobility for city commuters.

Kampala Bus Fares | E-Bus Xpress

City Square → Nakawa: UGX 800

City Square → Wandegeya: UGX 800

City Square → Ntinda: UGX 1,500

City Square → Bukoto: UGX 1,500

Nakawa → Ntinda: UGX 800

Bukoto → Ntinda: UGX 800

Fares do not vary, They are constant.

Experience smarter travel
Safe, clean, and comfortable electric buses with AC and Wi-Fi from as low as UGX 800.

Cashless payments only:

MTN MoMo: *165*22# or pay using Merchant Code: 594434

Airtel Money: (Code: 4405648) @ebusxpress
#ElectricExperience #OpenGovUg

[Winnie Byanyima @Winnie_Byanyima]

We have witnessed the obscene accumulation of wealth - cars, mansions, designer clothes, lavish parties, and the brazen use of money to buy political power. financed through Parliament’s own budget, with the active complicity of many MPs.

Parliaments are meant to guard the public purse and to hold governments accountable. Ours has become a den of thieves, no longer a House of the People.

It is time to restructure Parliament, reduce its size and cost, tighten financial controls, and restore public trust.

#ATrustedParliament
@AgoraCFR @FOWODE_UGANDA
@ccgea1

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

@EvaristK25 That’s right. “Humility is the most beautiful virtue that we can develop.” Joyce Meyer

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

They celebrated the ousting of Hon. Kadaga, and now it is their turn. Tables turn, and when they do, they turn quickly.

[Jermaine Pennant @pennant83]

FSG how on earth do you see something totally different to what I see and 99.9% of the fans see? To think next season will be any better under this management. Do you have unlimited funds we dont know about?.

[indykaila News @indykaila]

Liverpool Football Club owners have a duty to their fans to serve the club's best interests.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫.

The players have lost faith in the manager's tactics.

Liverpool are in a downward spiral, and it will continue into next season if no action is taken.

The fans have lost all emotion and are numb watching the team.

@LFC needs new direction and new life. The fans need hope.

[UCC @UCC_Official]

The Uganda Communications Commission (@UCC_Official ) welcomes the conclusion of discussions between the Government of Uganda and Starlink, paving the way for the company’s entry into Uganda’s communications sector.

This milestone reflects Uganda’s continued commitment to innovation, investment, digital inclusion, and improved access to connectivity services across the country, especially for hard-to-reach and underserved communities.

UCC remains committed to ensuring that all operators comply with Uganda’s legal and regulatory framework while fostering a competitive, secure, and consumer-focused communications environment.

#ConnectedUg2030 | #DigitalUganda
@UCC_ED @ConsumerUCC @UgCERT @Bbossa

[Dallington Asingwire @MrDallington]

Whoever is at the helm of taking down these corrupt officials, thank you very much. Keep your hands on the steering wheel. Those thieves had normalised stealing, even in broad daylight!

The reason for dismantling that system could be political, moral, or …

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

NEW: Uganda grants operating license to Starlink.

[Sudhir Byaruhanga @Sudhirntv]

The government has approved @Starlink to operate in Uganda, a move that could see internet prices drop. It will also make it easier to access connectivity in hard-to-reach areas. This is a bad night for Airtel, MTN, Simba, and other internet service providers. @elonmusk

[U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda @USEmbassyUganda]

“Congratulations on @Starlink's arrival in Uganda to connect Ugandans all over the country to internet access for the first time with cutting-edge American satellite technology!”