Richard Zulu

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[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

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[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

@andykristian @KarisMedical Nzija 😂😂....will look for you

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

@qataharraymond Hehe....you were clearly not a beneficiary of that privilege 😂

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

@Hiinhoo_ug @qataharraymond Couldn't agree more

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

When do we ever get some tax relief in Uganda to help cost of living? 😉. At least some relief of excise duty on fuel.
https://t.co/Ron1wqP8QZ

[🌙 @sharon_kiwanuka]

It's about a week left to apply for this challenge. As a young innovator within the #agritech industry, what is holding you back? If it's lack of more information, head to https://t.co/rFHpqM8CWE for details, otw, here's how to submit 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾.
#AyuteUganda26

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

This morning, I am attending the Media launch of the #AYuTeUganda2026 #GobigGoBold Season 5 Challenge. The initiative by @Heifer seeks to support young innovators in Agritech and Agribusiness to scale their solutions for smallholder farmers. https://t.co/GP2AuGH2eh

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

If indeed local firm procurement reservations have ceilings, that's not good for pushing BUBU most especially in the ICT sector. 300 million UGX is so little for most E-government systems. Another metric is needed for BUBU.

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

How Uganda’s UGX 300m ICT Procurement Limit is Locking Local Tech Firms Out of Big Govt Contracts

Can Uganda build a competitive digital economy if its local tech companies struggle to access large government contracts? At the heart of the debate is a UGX 300 million ICT procurement threshold that many believe disadvantages local firms. The conversation has started; the focus shifts to data, policy, and reform.

Read more 👉🏾 https://t.co/7fNG4P8qDI

[CEO East Africa Magazine @CEOEastAfrica]

How Uganda’s UGX 300m ICT Procurement Limit is Locking Local Tech Firms Out of Big Govt Contracts

Can Uganda build a competitive digital economy if its local tech companies struggle to access large government contracts? At the heart of the debate is a UGX 300 million ICT procurement threshold that many believe disadvantages local firms. The conversation has started; the focus shifts to data, policy, and reform.

Read more 👉🏾 https://t.co/7fNG4P8qDI

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

Well done @julieimmy and your whole team at @mkazipreneur on this awesome work under #10XDigitalEconomy on supporting micro women entrepreneurs to leverage digital tools for business. We are happy about this awesome work @MastercardFdn @OutboxHub

[Immy J Nakyeyune @julieimmy]

A special thank you to our partners for their support and for trusting us to deliver the program

@OutboxHub @richardzulu @MastercardFdn

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

We @OutboxHub are hosting a demo day in partnership with our #10XDigitalEconomy partners @UNCDF @refactory_acad and @wituganda . We shall identify 6 early stage tech startups that can extend digital solutions for the MSMEs in the program.

[Outbox @OutboxHub]

#10XDigitalEconomy: The 10X Program Digital Startup Accelerator Challenge Demo Day is officially on!

Today, 10 promising early-stage tech startups are pitching innovative solutions designed to help MSMEs thrive through improved #devicefinancing, #operationalefficiency, #accesstofinance, and #marketaccess.

Join us as we celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of technology to transform businesses across Uganda.

#EnablingEntrepreneurs

[Outbox @OutboxHub]

#10XDigitalEconomy: The 10X Program Digital Startup Accelerator Challenge Demo Day is officially on!

Today, 10 promising early-stage tech startups are pitching innovative solutions designed to help MSMEs thrive through improved #devicefinancing, #operationalefficiency, #accesstofinance, and #marketaccess.

Join us as we celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of technology to transform businesses across Uganda.

#EnablingEntrepreneurs

[FITSPA Uganda @FitspaUG]

🌟 In his remarks, @richardzulu, Team Principal at @OutboxHub, appreciated all stakeholders, industry players, development partners, and regulators for their active participation in the Post-Benchmarking Visit Policy Roundtable.

He reaffirmed @OutboxHub’s commitment, alongside United Nations Capital Development Fund (@UNCDF), @refactory_acad, and @wituganda, under the 10X Programme and with support from the @MastercardFdn, to continue supporting ecosystem coordination, policy dialogue, and capacity building aimed at strengthening Uganda’s digital economy.

The 10X Programme addresses critical gaps in digital skills, career readiness, and employability for underserved youth in Uganda, with a strong focus on empowering young women. Among its objectives, it seeks to alleviate poverty and promote education, with an impact target of 61,000 young women.

He further noted that collaboration between regulators, industry players, and development partners remains central to shaping a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital financial ecosystem.

He highlighted that the day’s discussions should address key questions, including how stakeholders can promote responsible digital lending and make digital credit a key driver of financing for small businesses.

Richard emphasized that the insights generated from both the Kenya benchmarking visit and today’s validation session mark an important step toward building a coherent, evidence-based policy framework for Uganda’s digital lending sector.

#10XProgramme #FITSPA #DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #ResponsibleDigitalLending #UgandaFintech #PolicyDialogue

[Outbox @OutboxHub]

🚨 #DEADLINEALERT: Your FMCG business could be one application away from bigger markets.

Does your business produce packaged food, beverages, soaps, cosmetics, snacks, cleaning products, or other consumer goods?

Get hands-on support in packaging, manufacturing, market access, and business systems.

⏳ Apply by: 17 May 2026
🔗 https://t.co/zGvQiQ8lFC
#NSSFHiInnovator #EnablingEntrepreneurs

[Richard Zulu @richardzulu]

@OldMutualUganda @Okongo62Okongo What do you mean by life cover?

[Kevin Chinab @kchinab]

If you’ve been in Kampala’s dev hubs like @OutboxHub, you know @abdussekalala.
He’s uplifted so many in Uganda’s tech scene let’s show up for him 🙏
@richardzulu @soloopio @bukenyapolly @snaggie_h @MrOnyancha @tunga_io @RoyOwor @solomonalvink

[Outbox @OutboxHub]

#OfficialNotice: Applications for the 10X Digital Startup Accelerator Challenge officially closed on 30 January 2026.

The program does not engage third parties, solicit payments, or offer favors in exchange for selection. Any claims suggesting otherwise are false.

All applicants will be contacted directly and officially regarding the status of their applications. We urge all applicants to remain vigilant and rely only on verified program channels.

#10XDigitalEconomy #EnablingEntrepreneurs

[Outbox @OutboxHub]

Are you an early-stage tech startup with a digital solution helping small businesses access more markets, track their finances or access digital credit? The 10X Digital Startup Accelerator Challenge is looking for YOU!

✅ Legally registered in Uganda and operating for at least 1 year
✅ Offering a tech-enabled solution supporting MSMEs in device financing, operational efficiency, finance, or market access
✅ Willing to serve entrepreneurs in the 10X Program focus regions, such as Elgon, Bukedi, Bugisu, Ankole, Acholi, Tooro, Bunyoro, Karamoja, and Central Uganda
✅ Early-stage (MVP stage, not profitable, raised less than $300,000)

Apply now: https://t.co/Zqxjd3z4M1
Deadline: 30th January 2026

This program is FREE, Outbox does not charge any fees at any stage of the application. Tech startups working with refugees and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

#10XDigitalEconomy #EnablingEntrepreneurs

[Refactory Academy @refactory_acad]

The #DigitalSkillsShowcase2025 kicked off vibrantly with facilitators Wilfred & Shamim leading sessions on #AIprompting & #contentcreation.
Hundreds witnessed graduates’ creativity & growth, showcasing their projects. #10XDigitalEconomy. #10XProgram