Around this time last year, I challenged myself to write and publish an article a day for 100 days straight. When I set out to start jotting down what I went through as a young depressed person battling society reforms as a mechanism of filling a void that had been missing in me for a
The Hult Prize is a startup accelerator for impact entrepreneurship which brings together the brightest college and university students from around the globe to solve the world’s most pressing issues through pitching ideas and launching companies. It’s the biggest and most prestigious start-up event in the world, and awards millions of dollars in investment capital
Seedstars World is coming to Kampala! The 10 best startups from Kampala will be invited to pitch in front of an investment panel and compete to be crowned the most promising seed-stage startup of Seedstars Kampala 2017. Seedstars World, the largest startup competition for emerging markets, is back in Africa to scout for the top
Pollicy, together with Code for Africa, launched a digital journalism training program called WanaData. WanaData, originally launched by Code for Kenya in January 2018 aims to work with women journalists, equipping them with digital journalism skills and promoting data-driven news stories. Pollicy is a technology consulting and development firm aimed at improving government service delivery through improved civic engagement and participation.
Over the last 15 years, the African Development Bank has invested the US $1.64 billion in programs to prepare youth for careers in science, technology, and innovation. KIGALI, Rwanda, June 6, 2018, The African Development Bank, together with partners The Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook launched the Coding for Employment Program at the African Innovation Summit
Google announced a partnership with Andela and Udacity to provide 15,000 “single-course” scholarships and 500 nano degree scholarships to aspiring developers in Africa through the Google Africa Scholarship Program. The program takes place 100% online. You can work from wherever you want to, as long as you have a working internet connection. Benefits Learn valuable skills
Increasingly African business and social leaders are emphasizing that the future of the continent lies in its own hands. But, are we adequately reporting this and giving sufficient media attention to the strengthening entrepreneurial and innovative spirit? Thus the Africa Rising Reporting Workshop by Thomson Reuters Foundation. While analyzing the challenges facing development, the Africa Rising Reporting Workshop
Looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a fast-growing brand? Then you’ve come to the right place! Sign up for Uber Uganda Brand Ambassador opportunity to keep spreading the word about Uber and help take it to new heights in Kampala. Are You Uber Uganda Brand Ambassador Material? There’s no single characteristic that makes up an
Are you looking to make a difference in communities in and around Kampala? Do you have an interest in technology for social change? Want to beef up your digital advocacy skills? Then join the Wetaase Community Champions! Pollicy believes in the power of data to revolutionize how governments deliver services to their citizens. They’re interested in harnessing
Organized by enStartup, inCcelerate is a full-time 3-month employment opportunity for young people in Uganda, that will enable them to become an enMember. inCcelerate gives young people a chance to work, share and engage with other smart and talented enMembers, in doing so, refine their practical skills. enStartup is an online blog that covers everything under the
