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Various innovations are showcasing and exhibiting their work at the Uganda Innovation Week 2026. Our switcher @l_mwesigwa caught up with some of them who shared the work they do and the impact this year’s Innovation Week has had on their work.

#UgandaInnovates #UgandaInnovationWeek2026

[Startup Uganda @StartupUganda_]

Day 3 brought the future into focus. Today, we turn our attention to the policies that will shape it.

From artificial intelligence and digital transformation to cleantech, climate resilience, fintech and access to finance, Day 3 of Uganda Innovation Week 2026 explored the technologies, ideas and partnerships driving Uganda’s innovation agenda.

The conversations went beyond possibilities, tackling the practical realities of building solutions, unlocking capital, strengthening businesses and ensuring innovation delivers meaningful impact.

But innovation needs more than bold ideas and technology. It needs policies, institutions and regulatory frameworks that create the right conditions for businesses to thrive.

Today is Day 4, and the spotlight is on POLICY!

We are bringing together policymakers, government institutions, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem leaders to examine the policies shaping Uganda’s innovation landscape, the implementation of the Startup Act and what it will take to build a more enabling environment for startups to grow and scale.

The conversations that shape the next decade start here.

📍 UICT Grounds, Nakawa
🎟️ Entrance is FREE! Register at https://t.co/1ojVJeor1t or at the entrance.

Build. Connect. Scale. Let’s shape the future of Uganda’s innovation ecosystem.

#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #Policy #StartupAct #InnovationEcosystem #EnablingChange

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As innovators showcase their ideas, our mobile newsroom on wheels is capturing the people, the stories and the solutions behind them. Switch Africa is at the Uganda Innovation Week telling the stories that matter and giving them a well deserved platform.

#UgandaInnovationWeek2026 #UgandaInnovationAwards #BuildConnectScale

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How well are young people really represented in Uganda's political space?

Who speaks for them? Whose interests are being served? And are young leaders genuinely influencing policy and decision-making?

We unpack the politics, challenges and realities of youth representation with @MwineTumwebaze, National Youth Member of Parliament representing Western Uganda.

Switched By: @shunxshannon

#SwitchAfrica #YouthRepresentation #UgandaPolitics #YouthPolitics

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In the Exhibition Tent of the Uganda Innovation Week, Bamboo Uganda is one of the social enterprises showcasing their work. The organization connects farmers, processors, designers, and businesses to develop the entire bamboo value chain. It also operates a processing facility in Mukono producing treated bamboo, laminated boards, and stick-based products, while supporting member enterprises like Amabanda Ltd (machinery), Bijimu Ltd (plantation mapping), and Ekibbo Ltd (farmer aggregation).

#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale

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Global climate discussions and international frameworks must ultimately translate into tangible, ground-level support for local communities. Ensuring that grassroots innovations receive proper financial backing is vital to turning prototypes into sustainable solutions.

Switched by @ShibaNakakande & @ShadrachBethel

#careaboutclimate #plantforplanet #cop31 #unfccc #climatejustice #COP4ALL

[Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) @IMChallengeug]

Stories deserve to be seen. 🎒✨

At the #UIW2026, we’re taking our homegrown innovation stories off the screen and onto the move. Our @Switch_AFR backpacks are carrying the stories of founders, startups and ecosystem builders through the @UICTug Grounds, Nakawa.

[Switch Africa @Switch_AFR]

Day Two of the Uganda Innovation Week 2026 is here, and Switch Africa is on ground to keep you updated on all that is happening. From 9th - 13th November, the National ICT Hub in Nakawa is the place to be.

#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates

[Startup Uganda @StartupUganda_]

“Technology has moved, and digital has taken over. But there is still a lot of mistrust in technology, and deep sensitisation needs to happen.”

At the Last-Mile Digital Finance panel during Uganda Innovation Week 2026, Angella Semwogerere challenged practitioners to look beyond developing digital solutions and consider whether communities are ready, equipped and confident enough to use them.

From something as simple as opening a Google account to navigating an increasingly AI-driven world, digital adoption requires more than access. It calls for continuous learning, awareness and deliberate efforts to build trust.

Digital transformation is only meaningful when people can understand, trust and confidently use the solutions designed for them.

#UIW2026 #UgandaInnovates #BuildConnectScale #DigitalTransformation #DigitalFinance #EnablingChange

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What does African representation in global climate leadership really mean?

As climate change continues to affect livelihoods, food security and communities across the continent, having a voice in global decision making matters more than ever. But representation must go beyond occupying positions; it must translate into meaningful influence, fair climate financing and solutions that reach the people most affected.
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Poor sanitation is costing Uganda lives and Ugx 5.9 trillion every year. An estimated 33 children under five die daily from diarrhoeal diseases linked to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene.

With Busoga, Bukedi and urban centres among the hardest hit, is Uganda investing enough to stop the losses?

Share your thoughts in the comment section!

Switched by @l_mwesigwa

#Switchafrica #impact #sanitation

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Uganda's conservationist @DoctorGladys is nominated among the top 5 CNN Heroes 2026. Her nomination is significant because it recognises nearly three decades of work demonstrating that protecting wildlife also means protecting the people who live alongside it.Switched by Marlene Isabella
#shapingnarratives #switchafrica #onehealth

[Gladys K Zikusoka @DoctorGladys]

Thank you, Shiba, for highlighting the importance of One Health and our work in Uganda. I believe that when we care for people, we also create a healthier environment for gorillas and other wildlife to thrive. I am truly grateful for your support and for everyone voting and sharing. Every vote counts! ❤️

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What if protecting gorillas starts with protecting people?

@DoctorGladys has championed the One Health approach in Uganda, recognising that the health of humans, communities, wildlife and the environment are interconnected. By keeping communities healthy, we can also create a safer environment for gorillas to thrive.

Every November 3rd, the world celebrates One Health Day, recognising the importance of this to communities .
Dr. Gladys has been nominated for the 2026 CNN Heroes recognition.

Let's help bring this recognition home!
Vote for Dr. Gladys here: https://t.co/ApkiTSUdYB
Every vote counts. Let's celebrate a conservation champion whose work reminds us that when people and nature thrive together, we all win!
Switched by @ShibaNakakande

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Making up 50% to 60% of the human body, water is critical for regulating temperature, transporting vital nutrients, removing waste, and keeping organs functioning smoothly. Drinking enough water keeps your brain sharp and prevents the common discomforts of dehydration.

Switched by @ShadrachBethel

#SwitchHealth #Water

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What does meaningful youth representation look like, and how well are young people's voices reflected in Parliament?

We sit down with Hon. @MwineTumwebaze, Western Youth MP in the 12th Parliament of Uganda, for a conversation on youth representation, leadership and the issues affecting young people.

🎥 Full interview premieres only on Switch Africa.

Switched By @shunxshannon

#SwitchAfrica #UgandaPolitics #YouthRepresentation #MwineTumwebaze #WesternYouthMP #AfricanYouth

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Besides the falling shilling hitting your pocket, It can make Uganda’s existing foreign debt more expensive to repay without borrowing another dollar.

So, what does this mean for the national budget and the services Ugandans depend on?

Switched by @l_mwesigwa

#impact #switchafrica #ugandaeconomy

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In January 2025, African Union member states adopted the Kampala CAADP Declaration, setting out an ambitious 10-year strategy to transform Africa's agri-food systems. But beyond agricultural production targets, what will this mean for food affordability, nutrition and young consumers in Uganda?

Switched by @ShadrachBethel

#Africanunion #switchafrica

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Ever dreamed of getting a Master's degree in Europe on a 100% full scholarship?

At the 2026 MCI Career Bazaar, I had the privilege of interviewing Juliette Rubenstein, Programme Manager for Education & Higher Education at the EU Delegation to Uganda.

She shared valuable insights into the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scheme from eligibility criteria to insider application advice.

If studying in Europe is on your bucket list, this conversation is for you.

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Switched By @shunxshannon

#ErasmusMundus #StudyInEurope #FullyFundedScholarship #MastersScholarship
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