Airtel Africa Foundation launched the Tech Fellowship in Uganda to support 20 undergraduates from low-income households pursuing STEM degrees. The program covers tuition, accommodation, academic materials, and a stipend, targeting first-year students in fields including IT, computer science, software engineering, data science, AI, and cybersecurity. Partnering with universities such as Makerere and Kyambogo, Airtel aims to close the digital skills gap, nurture future tech leaders, and align with Uganda’s Digital Vision 2040.

The Uganda Communications Commission and Ministry of Education supported the third National STEM and Robotics Skills Competitions, held in Kampala, to develop practical science and technology skills among students. Over 380 learners from 30 schools competed in robotics, electronics, engineering, and hackathon challenges. Eight teams won awards and earned chances to represent Uganda internationally. Organizers emphasized that such competitions build innovators, align with the competence-based curriculum, and advance Uganda’s science-driven economic goals.

Uganda’s Kayoola E-Coach electric bus completed a 7,125-kilometer trans-African journey, arriving in Cape Town after crossing six countries. Built by Kiira Motors Corporation, the bus demonstrated durability, energy efficiency, and long-haul capability during the Pearl to Cape Electric Expedition. The journey helped secure a commercial contract for 450 electric buses and 75 fast chargers, positioning Uganda as a growing exporter of electric mobility technology in Africa.