Made in Uganda: Stories of Innovation, Grit & Building for the Future

Uganda’s innovation story is still being written by dreamers, builders, and problem solvers turning bold ideas into real solutions. From transport to technology, this episode celebrates the people proving that innovation made in Uganda can shape the world.Host Anne-Marie Wandera-Bewulira speaks with Pearl Gakazi (Co-Founder, Kolaborate), Engineer Bainomugisha (Chair, Department of Computer Science, Makerere University), and Ronald Hakiza (Founder, Uga Bus). Together, they explore how Ugandan entrepreneurs and technologists are building for the future, navigating challenges of funding, infrastructure, and market access while staying driven by a shared belief: that local innovation can power national transformation.From AI and digital platforms to transport solutions and government-led initiatives in Industry 4.0, this conversation shines a light on the creativity, grit, and collaboration fueling Uganda’s growing innovation ecosystem.The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding, and sharing government programs to enhance citizen engagement in achieving National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas, and progress through dialogue to create a positive impact.