Towards the tail end of High School, as part of the efforts in understanding Economics—one of the subjects we studied, colleagues and I visited a weekly market—Nyakabirizi, in Bushenyi, Western…
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Exploring ‘The Untapped Gold’ in the Cassava, Shea Butter, and Honey Value Chains through Strategic Innovation
Many people have thought many things about Africa—some true and good; others awfully false. It only depends on one’s direct experience with the continent or even their background and motive…
STI drive: Innovation Leadership needed for Innovators’ Effectiveness!
When I consider what exponential socio-economic transformation has accrued from innovations in developed nations, I am convinced that innovation should be the in-thing for Uganda. True as for a person…
SCIENTISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND SECURITY NEED A FUNCTIONAL SYNERGY IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (STI) DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT
By Patrick Katagata, Secretary – Strategic Scientific Advisory Council and Thinktank, STI Secretariat – Office of The President. Further to, “Not everyone does science, let alone, excellently”, a statement I…
Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) is an Indispensable Tool for Socio-Economic Transformation, but only if under Responsible Stewardship.
By: Patrick Katagata – Secretary – Strategic Scientific Advisory Council & Think-tank There has perhaps never been as much debate about science in my lifetime as has been, in recent…
TAPPING INTO THE VIRGIN POTENTIAL SERI-CULTURE PRESENTS FOR UGANDA
By Elijah Turyagumanwe Great opportunities often come wrapped in filth, and of course, a myriad people miss them. Have you, for instance, considered what fortunes, people who dare go for…
Hon. Dr MMM Hosts Italian and Romanian Silk Processors in Uganda
On March 15, 2023, Hon. Dr. Musenero Monica Masanza, the Ugandan Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation -Secretariat, hosted a delegation of leading Italian and Romanian silk processors. The delegation…
STI Secretariat Visit Report: Cotton Ginnery Tour at Busitema University
On February 11th, 2023, a team led by Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero visited the Cotton Ginnery at Busitema University. The team was received by the Vice Chancellor at 9:56am and…
Bartolomeo -Airbus -UNOOSA Project
Uganda, Egypt and Kenya are partnering together in a project to address climate change effect in East Africa; with special focus on flood monitoring and agricultural productivity, as top priority needs in the region.The Bartolomeo –Airbus -UNOOSA project offers hands on training in building an earth observation camera system for installation onboard Bartolomeo module on the International Space Station…
Uganda to Start Manufacturing SMART Phones in February 2023
When an April 18, 1963 newspaper article reportedly published by the Mansfield, Ohio New Journal, quoted Frederick Hunstman, telephone company commercial manager, as saying, “Mainfielders will carry their telephones in…