Asa (아사)

Lead, Kids Coding Clubs @CodeImpact_ug | Co-organizer @pyconuganda | @GDGKampala | Tech, Business, Innovation, Africa and Mozilla.

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Many thanks to @googledevgroups @aniediudo @auwalms @Kolokodess @maghipearl @soloopio @TheVillageUG @dsc_muk @GDGEntebbe and everyone for making this year's Kampala #DevFest2021 a success!🙏

[Calvin Mutsinzi @CalvinMutsinzi]

Rwanda Demonstrates Growing Strength in Defending International Legal Interests

The arbitration case over the discontinued UK–Rwanda Migration Partnership highlighted Rwanda’s increasing confidence and capability in defending its interests through international legal mechanisms. Although the tribunal ruled that Rwanda was not entitled to the final £100 million in expected payments after the UK government terminated the agreement, the proceedings underscored Rwanda’s commitment to ensuring that international agreements are governed by legal obligations rather than shifting political priorities.

By pursuing arbitration, Rwanda demonstrated its willingness to challenge decisions made by larger international partners and seek resolution through established legal channels. The case also showcased the country’s growing institutional, diplomatic, and legal expertise in handling complex international disputes.

While Rwanda did not secure the additional funds, the tribunal confirmed that the country would retain the £270 million already received under the partnership. More importantly, the case reinforced Rwanda’s reputation as a nation that values contractual certainty, respects the rule of law, and expects international commitments to be honoured. This approach strengthens investor confidence and signals Rwanda’s determination to protect its interests on the global stage through lawful and professional means.

[Joseph Kabuleta @JKabuleta]

Ugandans are livid over being lumped together with Congo on global Ebola reporting. But before you blame Al Jazeera, consider the fact that our Ministry of Health is wearing the Ebola badge with honor because it means free donor money.
While businesses are suffering because of limited travel, the folks at MOH will now complete their arcades in Kyanja or Kyaliwajala.
There's a reason why Rwanda which is in closer proximity to the Ebola epicenter is not mentioned at all; because they can't let greedy government employees sacrifice their tourism industry for the sake of cheap donor funds.
I was glad when Ruth Aceng left MOH. For Uganda to stop being a perpetual outbreak country, Diana Atwine 👇👇 has to be removed too.

[OWINY hakim @Owiny123]

On World Bicycle Day, I call upon the people of Kampala and all leaders to embrace cycling as a clean, sustainable way to move #KampalaCity forward.
@KCCAUG @UgandaMediaCent @MoWT_Uganda @MinofHealthUG @BYCS_org @cyclingweekly @CyclingEmbassy @UNEP @wef @ITDPAfrica @mandyug

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“The memorial before us is powerful, because it sets the truth in stone and protects it from the heartlessness of time, by instructing the living. It is not a validation, because none is needed. But it will stand as a mark of respect for the dignity of Rwandans and our history.” President Kagame | Inauguration of Monument in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

[Africa's Talking Developer Community Uganda @ATCommunityKla]

We congratulate the winning team of the AI Agent Skills for 2G Technologies Hackathon.

Their innovative solution, Hospital Receptionist AI, is an AI-powered phone call responder that helps healthcare facilities manage bookings and appointments efficiently. The system addresses unreliable reception services, handles multiple patient requests simultaneously, improves communication and reduces waiting times for patients.

A great example of how AI agents can solve real-world challenges and improve access to healthcare services across African using @Africastalking Voice API.

#BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

[Africa's Talking Developer Community Uganda @ATCommunityKla]

Beyond coding, the hackathon provided opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, networking and innovation. David Okello Junior, showed off how his using @Africastalking APIs to power his Startup - CashBits (https://t.co/HkIhoT5ETE)

#BuildWithAT #BuildWithAI #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

[Africa's Talking Developer Community Uganda @ATCommunityKla]

Last weekend, Mark & Isaac, Software Engineers took developers, students and innovators through AI Agent Skills for 2G Technologies Hackathon organized by Africa's Talking Kla Community. The event challenged participants to build AI-powered solutions that can work in low-connectivity environments using @Africastalking APIs .

#BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds | @m_k_global

[UNA UGANDA @UNAUGANDA]

Empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Training of Trainers (ToT) on Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement & Volunteerism with support from @UNDPUganda

Participant Fanny Nyayic shares powerful reflections and lessons from the training.
https://t.co/6T44OyfNfC

#TransformativeLeadership #VoicesOfSDGs

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Join us for the AI Agent skills for 2G technologies hackathon with @ATCommunityKla

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Time: 9am
Venue: Africas Talking offices, Level 4,
Acacia Place, Acacia Avenue.

RSVP here for details: https://t.co/2AQeZwyXNS

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Got an innovative solution for waste management in Uganda’s cities?💡♻️

The 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐏 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 under the “Promoting Circular Economy and Waste Management in Cities” project is now open! 🚀

This challenge seeks bold, scalable, and inclusive solutions that transform waste management, promote circular economy approaches, and create sustainable opportunities for women, youth, and marginalised communities.

📅 Application Deadline: 13 June 2026
🔗 https://t.co/JnCrIV9u43

[Michael Kimathi(MK™) @m_k_global]

I’m a nerd who builds spaces where other nerds thrive in the most unexpected ways and places.
For 15+ years I wasn’t chasing a title. I was building belonging, opportunity and wealth for developers. #community

[Time Capsule Tales @timecaptales]

When the world first reported on camera phones back in 2001

[Pyladies Kampala @pyladieskla]

PyLadies May Meetup highlights.

Thanks everyone for joining, and thanks to @3Nakajugo for the insightful session on Authentication & Security.

Thanks @AfricasTalking for hosting us.

#PyLadiesKampala #Python #WomenInTech

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Today’s @pyladieskla meetup is another reminder that strong tech communities help people learn faster together.

Big thanks to Edna for leading the session and sharing practical insights with attendees at the @Africastalking offices. Events like these are empowering more young women to confidently explore careers in software engineering and data science.

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Secure software starts with secure authentication. At today’s @pyladieskla meetup hosted at @Africastalking, @3Nakajugo walks developers through practical security concepts every backend engineer should understand when building Python apps.

These include:
- Login & signup architecture
- Password hashing and credential safety
- Authorization and permissions
- Web attack prevention techniques
- Secrets & environment configuration

[Paul Kagame @PaulKagame]

To the young people of #Rwanda, being young is not enough. You cannot afford to waste any opportunity. Do not let the fear of failure or taking risks stand in the way of who you can be. Claim your rightful place in the world, no one will hand it to you

[Pyladies Kampala @pyladieskla]

Join us this saturday for PyLadies May meetup *Authentication & Security* Featuring: Edna Nakajugo
📅 Saturday, 09/11/2026
🕘 10:00 AM
📍 Africa's Talking, Acacia Avenue, Kampala
Sign Up: https://t.co/I4YhzGvyto
💜 Come learn, connect, and grow with the PyLadies community

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

AI agents are more than prompts. They need structure, tools, reliability & real-world integrations.

Software developer @oquidave this evening at the @ATCommunityKla Meetup with @Africastalking on how production-ready AI skills are designed.

#BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds #ATDevsUG

[Alvin Foo @alvinfoo]

Shanghai, probably the world’s most beautiful city, a place I call home 😍