Digital skilling is essential for growing Uganda’s tech talent and transforming the nation’s innovation landscape.

To drive meaningful change, we must be intentional in connecting fresh graduates with experienced professionals who can guide them as they explore and develop innovations in their chosen fields.

The key to true innovation lies in immersing yourself in a domain, understanding its challenges, and creating technology-driven solutions to bridge those gaps.

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"Cyberattacks are no longer a question of "IF" but a question of "WHEN" _Emmanuel Chagara, CEO of Milima Security and cybersecurity academy.Anyone is prone to cyber threats, whether a small business using mobile money, a bank, a school, or even an individual.Having knowledge of different ways to protect yourself online is an essential skill that every individual should acquire

In this episode of ICTea, we join the global community in marking Global Encryption Day, a day dedicated to promoting the importance of strong encryption in protecting privacy, security, and trust online. We’ll unpack what encryption really means, why it’s essential for individuals, businesses, and governments, and how it supports Uganda’s broader digital transformation agenda.

In this inspiring episode of the ICTea Podcast, we sit down with Devine Asalo, the programs manager for Women in Technology Uganda. Devine shares her journey of championing inclusive spaces where women can learn, lead, and thrive in the digital economy.

From mentorship and leadership development to breaking gender barriers in STEM, this conversation explores how empowering women with digital skills and opportunities contributes to national growth and sustainable innovation.

Tune in as we discuss the importance of representation, the role of supportive ecosystems like the National ICT Innovation Hub, and what it truly takes to build environments where women are not just included, but empowered to excel.

We are the teabags of Education," Jacob Mwesigwa -CEO Wal-e Visual.WAL-E Visual translates all the theoretical practices in Uganda's Education into practical hands-on sessions for both students and professionals.While this innovation is a big step forward, there is still a need for mindset campaigns to enhance the use of technology in classrooms and break the stereotype that AR and VR methods of learning are for the Western world.

Cirus Sumika began his journey in 2019 in a small hostel room where he and his friends set up an online platform that helped students locate and book hostels. The journey was not a straight path for him, for his first project failed miserably.However, this didn't stop him from continuing to dream, so during the COVID-19 pandemic, he ventured into e-commerce, which gave birth to Sumic IT Solution.Currently, the company is saving the African and Asian market and hopes to scale out to Europe.#ugandatech #Icteapodcast.