brian gitta

let’s use innovation to impact the communities. building solutions

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Yesterday, I had the privilege of engaging with stakeholders from government, development organizations, the private sector, academia, and farming communities during the Agriculture Growth and Innovation for Livelihood Enchancement Studies Dissemination Workshop.

What stood out most was the shared recognition that transforming livelihoods requires more than increasing production it requires strengthening the market systems and value chains that connect people to opportunities.

The evidence presented was compelling: while approximately 80% of respondents participate in horticulture, most remain concentrated in production, with limited access to higher-value functions such as aggregation, trading, logistics, and processing. This highlights an important development challenge and opportunity for all of us working to create inclusive economic growth.

At @thinkitlimited, we believe that sustainable change happens when evidence informs action. By strengthening market systems, improving coordination, and creating pathways for women, youth, refugees, and host communities to participate meaningfully in value chains, we can unlock greater productivity, better jobs, and more resilient livelihoods.

I am encouraged by the rich discussions, diverse perspectives, and collective commitment demonstrated throughout the day.

The future of Uganda's agricultural transformation lies not only in what we produce, but in how we organize markets, create value, and ensure that growth is inclusive.

Thank you to all our partners, stakeholders, and participants for contributing to this important conversation. Now, the focus shifts from evidence to implementation.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President @KagutaMuseveni today witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between @UG_Airlines and @Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft, a major step in expanding Uganda’s aviation capacity and global connectivity.

The fleet expansion, which includes passenger and cargo aircraft, will strengthen trade, tourism, and investment, and position Uganda as a key regional aviation hub.

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

With experience comes wisdom, structure, and business insight. But it can also come with bias the kind that limits innovation and dismisses ideas that don’t fit existing patterns. Sometimes the next breakthrough looks unfamiliar at first.

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink, marking an important step towards the commencement of their operations in Uganda.

Our interest is security, revenue assurance, and proper accountability within the telecommunications sector so that we know who is operating and who the customers are. I am pleased that Starlink has agreed to comply with Uganda’s laws and regulatory requirements as it prepares to begin service delivery in the country. I wish them good luck.

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Pleased to have hosted stakeholders yesterday for the workshop on the Digitisation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFVs) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Control Processes – Phase 2 project.

The engagement brought together representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, CAB International (CABI), private sector actors, and other key stakeholders within Uganda’s horticulture value chain to align on the next phase of implementation and the project’s strategic direction.

At thinkIT, we are proud to serve as the technical partner supporting the modernisation of Uganda’s Crop Inspection and Certification System (CICS) to strengthen transparency, efficiency, accountability, and traceability in horticulture trade.

The discussions focused on governance structures, system enhancements, approval and tracking mechanisms, AI-driven risk profiling, field engagement and farmer validation processes, as well as capacity-building plans to ensure sustainability and long-term system ownership.

Digital transformation continues to be a key driver in improving trade systems and unlocking opportunities for Uganda’s agricultural sector. Through collaboration and innovation, initiatives such as this are helping position Uganda’s horticulture industry for greater competitiveness in regional and international markets.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote offered to lead the construction of an oil refinery in Tanzania, with plans modeled on Nigeria's Dangote https://t.co/cdmFvREjse

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

16k return multiple is a crazy return

[Jason Shuman @JasonrShuman]

So you’re telling me SBF did Anthropic, Cursor, Solana and Robinhood?

His NAV would’ve been about $52-86B today

9.8-16.2X TVPI

🤯

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸 Elon just locked in a deal to buy Cursor for $60 billion.

SpaceX has the option to acquire Anysphere, Cursor's parent company, before the end of the year.

If they walk away, SpaceX still pays $10 billion "for their work together," basically one of the largest termination fees in history. Which tells you they have no intention of backing out.

Cursor does $2 billion in annualized revenue and its users are mostly elite software engineers, exactly the kind of customer base Elon wants heading into SpaceX's summer IPO.

The combined group is expected to hit $1.75 trillion at listing, the largest flotation ever.

@elonmusk now has space, satellites, AI, social media, and the world's most popular coding tool under one roof.

What he's cooking up will be wild.

Source: Financial Times

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President @KagutaMuseveni Leads MPs in Shooting Drill, Emphasises Discipline, National Defence and Anti-Corruption at @NaliKyankwanzi Retreat Close.

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Uganda said on Thursday it had appointed Citibank to mobilise financing needed to fund the country's planned 2.7 billion euro ($3.19 billion) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project. https://t.co/83eiwZDRur

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

Ferrari has released a new video of the interior for its first ever all-electric car, called the Ferrari Luce.

It was designed with Apple's former head of design, Jony Ive, who recently said "a large touchscreen doesn't work in a car."

Car info:
• Four-door four-seater
• 122 kWh battery
• 330 miles of range (European rating methods)
• 1,000 horsepower
• 0-60mph: Under 2.5s
• Four electric motors
• OLED screens
• Guess cluster screen is made up of several layers. By cutting out holes in the upper layers, Ferrari created displays where the speedometer graphic is below the level of a physical needle, which is itself behind additional drive info and beneath a curved inset lens.
• Will have fake gear shifts
• Weight: 5,100 lbs

[Space and Technology @spaceandtech_]

SpaceX is preparing to launch next-generation Starlink V3 satellites using Starship.

These satellites can handle massive data, with up to 1 Tbps downlink and 160 Gbps uplink speeds.

With Starship, many V3 satellites can be launched at once, helping build a faster global internet network.

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

First 33-engine static fire for Super Heavy V3

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Real change often starts in a field.

In Kyegegwa and Kikuube, Uganda's horticulture sector holds real promise. But for many women, youth, and refugees, that promise has long been out of reach. A skills gap, lack of market-relevant training, and limited access to inputs and buyers have kept too many people on the sidelines of an economy they could help to grow.

The Agriculture Growth and Innovation for Livelihood Enhancement (AGILE) Project is working to close that gap. By aligning vocational training with what the agribusiness market actually needs, we are supporting a shift from traditional aid towards sustainable livelihoods driven by the private sector and the communities themselves.

Here is what that looks like on the ground:

Quality Inputs: Farmers are accessing certified horticulture seeds, seedlings, and tools that give their harvests a real chance of meeting both local and international market standards.

Extension Services: Agronomic support is going directly into communities. Field agents are working alongside farmers, offering practical, relevant guidance on everything from crop management to post-harvest handling.

Skills and TVET Certification: Vocational training co-designed with the market is giving farmers and young agripreneurs something tangible: nationally recognized TVET certificates that open doors to employment, enterprise, and dignity.

Access to Markets: Farmers are being connected to verified buyers and supported to meet Rainforest Alliance and EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standards, putting premium markets genuinely within reach for the first time.

At ThinkIT Limited, we believe that technology and skills go hand in hand. Being part of a consortium that is putting both to work for communities that have long been overlooked is something we do not take lightly.

This is what learning and earning, together, can look like.

🤝 Partners in Progress
The AGILE Project is implemented by GIZ through the #WE4D programme, in close partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Uganda. It is overseen by a consortium led by War Child Alliance, in collaboration with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), thinkIT Limited, African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD), and Planning for Tomorrow (P4T).

This initiative is a flagship of the #GlobalGateway, made possible through the European Union Delegation to Uganda and #Germany funding, as part of the TEI OP-VET: Team Europe Initiative, Opportunity-driven Skills and Vocational Education and Training in Africa.

To the farmers, the communities, and every partner showing up for this work, thank you.

#AGILE #HorticultureUganda #ThinkITLimited

[Anthropic @AnthropicAI]

Our run-rate revenue has surpassed $30 billion, up from $9 billion at the end of 2025, as demand for Claude continues to accelerate. This partnership gives us the compute to keep pace.

Read more: https://t.co/XgSjL0And7

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Easter reminds us of the power of renewal and the promise of brighter days ahead.

May this season bring you strength, clarity, and continued growth.

#ThinkITLimited #HappyEaster

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Did you know that Innovation is the engine of progress?

Research shows that 79% of breakthrough innovations fail in their first year, yet organizations that systematically invest in innovative thinking are 30% more likely to outperform competitors. The key is solving real problems in smarter ways, not just creating new ideas.

[brian gitta @gittabrian]

Eid Mubarak!

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful Eid. May this special day bring reflection, gratitude, and renewed hope to you and your loved ones.

#EidMubarak #ThinkITLimited

[Moe @moneyacademyKE]

Fuel Prices in East Africa:

Kenya:
—Petrol: Sh178
—Diesel: Sh166

Uganda:
—Petrol: Sh173
—Diesel: Sh164

Rwanda:
—Petrol: Sh176
—Diesel: Sh174

Tanzania:
—Petrol: Sh144
—Diesel: Sh140

Ethiopia:
—Petrol: Sh132
—Diesel: Sh139

[Bloomberg @business]

US Army awards Anduril Industries a contract with a total value of as much as $20 billion to buy the defense startup’s software, hardware and services https://t.co/xxHOoHrE1I