President Museveni, U.S. Tech Leader Discuss Partnership To Position Uganda As Africa’s AI Hub

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with Mr. Mehamood Hosein, founder and chairman of Hive Global Group, a U.S.-based technology and investment enterprise.
During a meeting held today at State House Entebbe, President Museveni and Mr.
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EAC Partner States Advance Measure to Strengthen E-Commerce and Digital Trade
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States have advanced regional efforts to strengthen e-commerce and digital trade, with a focus on improving data and monitoring, building consumer trust, enhancing preparedness for implementation of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, and accelerating implementation of the EAC E-Commerce Strategy. The measures were discussed during the EAC Regional E-Commerce Engagement Platform meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 13th to 15th October, 2026. The Platform provides a structured mechanism for Partner States to collaborate on areas critical to the effective implementation of the EAC E-Commerce Strategy, including policy and regulation, digital infrastructure, logistics, cybersecurity, online marketplaces and payment systems.

EAC Advances Regional AI Skills Initiative to Prepare East African Graduates for the Future of Work
The East African Community (EAC), the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Germany, have taken a significant step towards strengthening Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy in higher education through the validation of the draft EAC AI Foundational Module.

State House Holds Medical Camp To Promote Staff Wellness
State House staff have benefited from a medical camp aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and access to essential health services.

EAC Ministers Adopt Ten-Year Tourism Marketing Strategy and Commit to Leverage AFCON 2027
EAC Ministers responsible for Tourism and Wildlife Management have adopted the EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy (2027–2036), setting a ten-year framework for joint efforts to promote East Africa as a single, competitive tourism destination. The Strategy will leverage the region’s natural and cultural heritage through digital marketing, strategic partnerships and cross-border tourism packages under the regional brand “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe.”



