Highlights from our second cycle of educating and informing various entities that directly deal with Data Privacy and Protection in Soroti. In conjunction with The Thin Void and Women of Uganda Network under the Digital Human Rights Lab, we shared with NGOs, media houses and public offices on all things data.

Glad to see Eversend and DusuPay featured. cnn.com/videos/busines…

" . . . the brief highlights how some board members have met members of the management team with a view of finding ways of invoice loading and other money-making schemes." Business as usual in the pearl? Chaos Theory monitor.co.ug/uganda/special…

Banks and their staff have mafia tendencies. But with the exorbitant interest rates, it's almost impossible for the business to grow faster than the interest.

"Visa announced a new partnership with Tala, a digital financial services provider in emerging markets, the goal of which is to provide easier access to cryptocurrencies for underbanked consumers, beginning with USD Coin (USDC)" forbes.com/sites/ninabamb…

WHO panel OKs emergency use of China's Sinopharm vaccine. Great step! flip.it/Z-Buug

Square buying Afterpay in all stock is the ultimate demonstration of how buy now pay later works

I was delighted to accompany and witness H.E President Yoweri K Museveni lay the foundation stone for the 𝐊𝐢𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 motor vehicle plant in Jinja, our national pride that will create jobs & save forex out flow.

📢 Join us tomorrow as we assess specific sections of the newly amended Succession Act 2021 pertaining to women's rights. 🗓 24th August, 2021 ⏰ 11- 12:30pm 📌 Zoom link us02web.zoom.us/j/86716861861?… 📌 Passcode: 765902 📌Webinar ID: 867 1686 1861 pic.x.com/t8yBAnsvT7

Data is the new gold rush. Everyone is trying to get it. But do you know the laws that govern the collection of data and it's use? Do you understand what responsibilities those who ask for your data have towards you? I am excited to moderate this conversation today. 2pm. On zoom

"Hawala, a money-transfer system that originates in 8th century India, to keep remittances flowing." qz.com/africa/2086170… This with a layer of crypto would be unstoppable. #web3

Amazon planning on dropping Visa? The move is due to the rising costs of working with Visa. I see airlines doing the same in the near future. dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/sear…

"And sadly, the reason for high interest rates in Africa is simply racist and colonial. Simply put, banks "do not trust Africans." Banks have endlessly argued that most of the hefty percentages go into "servicing" the loans, whatever that means." observer.ug/viewpoint/7190…

Big congratulations to Pollicy, winners of the 2021 #EQUALSinTech Award for RESEARCH!🎊Their study ‘The Feminist Data’ paves the way for evidence-based action and policies to support women and girls. Amazing work!🎆 #DataFeminism #CivicTech #DigitalRights #IGF2021

In 1st, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient flip.it/r2BhH4

African startups should not underestimate the sheer jealousy they will encounter when they raise significant amounts of money, especially from public officials. They’re used to big multinationals wining and dining them to get their docs signed. Youngsters w/millions? No way!

#ProjectManagement 101

Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Definitely ahead of its time!

A black mirror episode becoming reality. technologyreview.com/2022/10/18/106…