During the COVID-19 pandemic, the internet is essential to save lives and maintain livelihoods in Uganda. People need access to social media and messaging platforms to connect with each other, get important news and updates, keep up with online education, Read More …
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Africa’s internet shutdowns
Rural Women & Missed Online Opportunities
“If only we could afford a smartphone, even if we are not taught how to use it, we would find our way around to be able to access and use the Internet!” Twenty-Seven-year-old Susan Okoth, a student residing at Potela, Read More …
Digital Literacy in Uganda
To ensure positive economic growth and development that benefits all citizens, Uganda we believe must make big strides in digital literacy given the emergency of the pandemic Covid-19 commonly known as Corona. Businesses and Governments are migrating all services online Read More …
“No money, no problem,” says digital marketing consultant Ivan Louis Pinno
Lack of money could be a show stopper. Business owners who want to grow have to set aside time and funds — but what if there is no money? “No money, no problem,” said digital marketing consultant Ivan Louis Pinno. The Read More …
How Agritech and Digital Literacy Are Transforming Farming in Uganda By Built in Africa
Meet Pinno Ivan Louis, Co-founder of Digital Woman Uganda a digital rights advocacy organization, and Digital Strategist at M-Omulimisa an agritech company.In his interview, Pinno shares what inspired him to launch Digital Woman Uganda.“DWU launched in 2019, and the inspiration Read More …
Scrap off the OTT tax; a tweet chat for engaging grassroot women in the post COVID digital era
On 19th June 2020, a Twitter Chat was held by Digital Woman Uganda with the topic “Engaging Grassroot Women In The Post COVID Digital Era.” It officially lasted an hour (between 3-4PM EAT) but also went on for several days Read More …