Hey, welcome to ICTea, the podcast where we spill the tech, sip the trends, and serve you everything hot and fresh from Uganda’s innovation space.
We're diving into the real stories behind innovation, startups, and all the bold ideas that are shaping the future, from AI to agritech, fintech to animmations, and everything in between.
From apps that connect farmers to markets, to youth-led platforms redefining education, to government tech that’s making services smarter, we’ve got it all. If it’s disrupting the norm and driving digital change in Uganda, we’re talking about it here.
In this episode, we sit down with Ernest Mwebaze, CEO of Sunbird AI (https://sunbird.ai/) to discuss how his team is using artificial intelligence to power African language technologies. Ernest shares Sunbird’s journey, the importance of building inclusive digital tools rooted in local languages, and what it takes to scale impactful innovation from Africa for Africa.
5 Dec 2025
Youth, Innovation & Inclusion: Inside UNDP’s Mission to Accelerate Uganda’s Digital Economy
In this episode of the ICTea Podcast, we sit down with a Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uganda, to to explore how digital innovation is accelerating Uganda’s development journey. From shaping a digitally empowered nation to creating pathways for youth to thrive in the digital economy, this conversation dives into the policies, partnerships, and programmes redefining Uganda’s future.
13 Nov 2025
Innovation is not just an event, Michael Niyitegeka.
Digital skilling is essential for growing Uganda’s tech talent and transforming the nation’s innovation landscape.
To drive meaningful change, we must be intentional in connecting fresh graduates with experienced professionals who can guide them as they explore and develop innovations in their chosen fields.
The key to true innovation lies in immersing yourself in a domain, understanding its challenges, and creating technology-driven solutions to bridge those gaps.
#DigitalSkills #InnovationHubUg #TechTalent #YouthEmpowerment
31 Oct 2025
Why have knowledge of cybersecurity and Data Privacy?
"Cyberattacks are no longer a question of "IF" but a question of "WHEN" _Emmanuel Chagara, CEO of Milima Security and cybersecurity academy.Anyone is prone to cyber threats, whether a small business using mobile money, a bank, a school, or even an individual.Having knowledge of different ways to protect yourself online is an essential skill that every individual should acquire
21 Oct 2025
Global Encryption Day
In this episode of ICTea, we join the global community in marking Global Encryption Day (https://innovationhub.ug/the-national-ict-innovation-hub-celebrates-global-encryption-day/), a day dedicated to promoting the importance of strong encryption in protecting privacy, security, and trust online. We’ll unpack what encryption really means, why it’s essential for individuals, businesses, and governments, and how it supports Uganda’s broader digital transformation agenda.
14 Oct 2025
Creating Spaces Where Women Thrive
In this inspiring episode of the ICTea Podcast, we sit down with Devine Asalo, the programs manager for Women in Technology Uganda (https://witu.org/). Devine shares her journey of championing inclusive spaces where women can learn, lead, and thrive in the digital economy.
From mentorship and leadership development to breaking gender barriers in STEM, this conversation explores how empowering women with digital skills and opportunities contributes to national growth and sustainable innovation.
Tune in as we discuss the importance of representation, the role of supportive ecosystems like the National ICT Innovation Hub (https://innovationhub.ug/), and what it truly takes to build environments where women are not just included, but empowered to excel.
16 Sept 2025
3D Technology Enhancing Education
We are the teabags of Education," Jacob Mwesigwa -CEO Wal-e Visual.WAL-E Visual translates all the theoretical practices in Uganda's Education into practical hands-on sessions for both students and professionals.While this innovation is a big step forward, there is still a need for mindset campaigns to enhance the use of technology in classrooms and break the stereotype that AR and VR methods of learning are for the Western world.
15 Sept 2025
How Sumic Solutions is supporting businesses to scale up sustainably.
Cirus Sumika began his journey in 2019 in a small hostel room where he and his friends set up an online platform that helped students locate and book hostels. The journey was not a straight path for him, for his first project failed miserably.However, this didn't stop him from continuing to dream, so during the COVID-19 pandemic, he ventured into e-commerce, which gave birth to Sumic IT Solution.Currently, the company is saving the African and Asian market and hopes to scale out to Europe.#ugandatech (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ugandatech) #Icteapodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/icteapodcast).
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