PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO REAFFIRMS THE GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO MAKING EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY THE CENTRAL PILLARS OF KENYA’S TRANSFORMATION
President William Ruto said the country’s future prosperity depends on producing globally competitive talent capable of driving the digital economy.
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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.
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.
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.
President Museveni Commissions Military Facilities Under Uganda-Russia Defence Cooperation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned and launched a series of military facilities, equipment and training infrastructure under Uganda’s defence cooperation with Russia during a two-day engagement with a Russian delegation led by Lt. Gen. Aleksandr Kshimovskii.