Stories
Every day we look for ways to deliver impactful solutions for grand challenges by leveraging innovation, entrepreneurship and technology.
Here are some of the stories that have inspired us.
The Digital Revolution: Guiding Innovation and Creativity
Over the last few years, the penetration and growth of technology has improved drastically,
GENERATIVE ART: What it is and why you should love it.
When asked about art of this generation, a good number of people will claim
THRIVING AND INNOVATING THROUGH A CRISIS
“When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters – one
HOW STARTUPS AND TAXES CAN HAVE A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP
Uganda is ranked as one of the best entrepreneurial countries with a 28% rate.
LEGAL GUIDE FOR STARTUPS
Obtaining legal assistance for startups can be confounding, especially when it’s your first time
KNOCK DOWN INNOVATION CHALLENGE (3rd Edition)
There is no doubt that Covid-19 is a serious long-term threat to our economy.
Uganda’s Creative Industry: A Gold field worth mining
In the creative industry, even the tiniest of ideas can flicker outstanding workmanship. The
FREELANCERS LOUNGE – Unlocking the future of work
In today’s world where everyone wants to be their own boss, freelancing has become
EDTECH- A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO ACADEMIC CONTINUITY DURING COVID-19
In Uganda, a fairly active Edtech space is emerging with innovators coming up with
The Mastercard Foundation Launches Its Young Africa Works Strategy in Partnership With The Innovation Village
On Thursday 23rd July 2020, Mastercard foundation launched its Young Africa Works program which
Ideas to life! – MasterCard Foundation Launches Young Africa Works in Uganda
Uganda is brimming with an enthusiastic, innovative youth force, whose ideas are often buried
THE VILLAGE HUSTLE
JUNE 2020The Future Of Media The media industry has proved to be important and
InsurTech: Unimaginable Possibilities In A Changing World
There are numerous ways that technology and innovation can be applied to the Insurance
Energy Is A Critical Enabler Of Dignified and Fulfilled Lives
Energy is the engine for economic growth for society and countries as it provides
Bluer Skies and Cleaner Air Amidst COVID-19 Lock-down
It is unfortunate however, that it had to take a global health crisis like
Customer Centricity: Must-Have or a Waste of Energy?
If there is anything anyone doing a business needs to reflect upon each day,
Business Uncertainty Vs New Ways of Work
It is undeniable the role Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play in developing economies.
THE VILLAGE HUSTLE THROUGH APRIL 2020
Even though the pandemic, we worked and thrived. Putting Plastic Waste to use |
The Impact of COVID-19 on Uganda ‘s Oil and Gas Sector – Q&A
A Q&A with Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja Provide some insights into the global energy industry’s
Homeschooling Made Easy
My first interaction with Edtech was a TED talk about a free learning service
COVID-19 and Its Effect on Access to Basic Needs and Essential Services
Traditionally, basic needs consisted of food, water, shelter and clothing. However, the modern age
Powering through COVID-19
by Joanita Nyangoma, Energy Lab Lead at The Innovation Village With millions of people
The business Valley caused by the corona virus – Opinion Piece
Crisis brings out all manner of characters in us. Entrepreneurs are some of the
THE VILLAGE HUSTLE
Our Hustle through March 2020 Design with MoTIV MoTIV ran a Design Charrette on
How to remain productive at home during the lockdown
By William K Tendo, EdTech Lab Lead Staying home is the new normal, and
Energy – Health Nexus: Energy as an enabler of access to quality and safe healthcare
by Joanita Nyangoma, Energy Lab Lead at The Innovation Village Universal health coverage and
Restoring Human dignity through economic empowerment – Kumi Kumi
Beset with a civil war spanning over 25 years, Uganda’s neighbour in the North,
Changing the clean energy game in Uganda – En Venture
Penny Mbabazi Atuhairwe’ s professional leaning and academic background was in human rights activism
Marrying Ubuntu with Technology to create an organic self-sustaining security system – Yunga Technologies.
Few Kampalans have been spared the indignity and terror of burglary in their homes.