Uganda has introduced UG Gov Agent, an AI-powered platform aimed at improving the interaction between citizens and government services. Developed by Afrosoft IT Solutions, this system serves as a unified digital gateway, consolidating access to various public institutions. The initiative is expected to transform how Ugandans engage with their government.

Victoria University, part of the Ruparelia Group, has announced its sponsorship of Uganda's inaugural tourism awards. This initiative aims to recognize individuals, organizations, and enterprises that have significantly contributed to the promotion and development of tourism in Uganda. The Victoria University Tourism Awards (VUTA) are expected to enhance skills and foster growth within the industry.

Kampala International University (KIU) held its 33rd Graduation Ceremony at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi, where 1,844 students graduated. During the event, university leadership announced their ambition to rank among the top 10 universities in Africa, aiming to elevate the institution's status within the continent's academic landscape.

During a management meeting with staff at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the college's potential to significantly increase its PhD output. He expressed concern that the college is not fully utilizing its capacity to train doctoral researchers and challenged the staff to improve their performance in this area.

In Uganda, many workers are shifting from traditional office or factory jobs to platform-based work facilitated by smartphones. This includes various roles such as boda riders, delivery drivers, freelance graphic designers, and small traders utilizing digital marketplaces. This trend highlights the growing importance of digital work in the Ugandan economy, providing new opportunities for thousands of individuals.

Google has selected 15 AI-focused startups from various African countries including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola for its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This initiative emphasizes a transition towards scalable and revenue-generating innovations within the continent's tech ecosystem. The startups, which span sectors such as fintech, mobility, healthtech, agritech, and SaaS, completed a three-month hybrid program.