The Ugandan Podcast

• 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.

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• Own Your Work: Protecting Intellectual Property & Fighting Piracy in Uganda

  Piracy and intellectual property theft remain some of the biggest threats to Uganda’s creative economy, hurting musicians, producers, filmmakers, and the businesses that support them. In this episode, we dig into why protecting creative work matters, the laws and systems in place, and the practical steps that artists and industry players can take to secure their intellectual property.Host Anne-Marie leads a powerful conversation with Elizabeth Nabasirye from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Martin Muhumuza from the Uganda National Musicians Federation, and Benon Mugumbya of Swangz Avenue. Together, they unpack the realities of piracy in Uganda, explore the value of intellectual property in sustaining creative careers, and share strategies for building an industry that respects and rewards original work.From understanding copyright registration and government policies to hearing firsthand how piracy affects artists and production houses, this episode is a call for creators, policymakers, and the public to take action. Protecting intellectual property is not just about legal rights, it’s about owning your work, valuing creativity, and securing the future of Uganda’s creative sector.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.Connect with Ministry of ICT & National GuidanceTW:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.twitter.com/MoICT_Ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/mictuganda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/moict_ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCnp5ryL6CT5QvB_IvItE8SA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ict.go.ug/

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• Vision Beyond Sight

  In today’s digital age, access to technology is not just a convenience, it’s a lifeline. Yet for many people with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired, the digital divide remains a major barrier to education, career growth, and equal opportunity.In this episode, host Anne-Marie Wandera-Bewulira sits down with Sada Kane of DTC Senegal and Professor Cristian Bernareggi from Torino University, Italy, to discuss how inclusive technology and digital literacy programs are transforming lives. Together, they unpack the inspiration and design behind the Introduction to Computer Basics for the Visually Impaired (ICBVI) training, a groundbreaking initiative that equips visually impaired learners with essential computer skills.The conversation explores the challenges visually impaired individuals face in accessing digital tools, the innovative teaching methods used to make learning inclusive, and the global partnerships driving this program’s success. From practical tools and assistive technologies to powerful stories of empowerment, this episode highlights how digital literacy can open doors to education, employment, and meaningful participation in society.Vision Beyond Sight is more than a title, t’s a call to action for educators, policymakers, and communities to build a more inclusive digital future.

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• Stop the Steal: The Fight Against Piracy in Uganda’s Creative Industry (Part 1)

  Piracy is a silent killer in Uganda’s creative economy, undermining the work of filmmakers, musicians, and content creators while draining millions from the industry. This episode takes a deep dive into Uganda’s anti-piracy fight, from legal frameworks and enforcement to industry collaboration and public awareness.Head of Litigation, prosecution & Legal Dr. Abudu Sallam Waiswa from the Uganda Communications Commission breaks down how piracy is defined under Ugandan law, the current regulations in place, and the challenges of enforcement. Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR & Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, shares the broadcaster’s role in combating piracy, its impact on business operations and livelihoods, and ongoing efforts to educate the public on the dangers of illegal streaming. From the filmmaker’s perspective, Matthew Nabwiso, Executive Producer at Nabwiso Films, offers first-hand insight into how piracy affects production, distribution, and the sustainability of Uganda’s film industry.Together, they reveal the real cost of piracy and explore what it will take, policy reform, stronger enforcement, industry innovation, and public responsibility, to build a culture that values and protects intellectual property in Uganda.Connect with Ministry of ICT & National GuidanceTW:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.twitter.com/MoICT_Ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/mictuganda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/moict_ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCnp5ryL6CT5QvB_IvItE8SA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ict.go.ug/

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• Data, Rights & Digital Safety: Building Trust in Uganda’s Digital Future

  As Uganda’s digital economy accelerates, conversations around digital rights, data protection, and cybersecurity have never been more urgent. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Wandera-Bewulira explores what it takes to build a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy online environment, one where personal data is secure, citizens’ rights are upheld, and digital threats are effectively managed.The discussion features Baker Birikujja, Acting Data Protection Director at the Personal Data Protection Office; Martin Karungi, Acting Manager of Governance & Risk at the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U); and Aidah Bukubuza, Team Lead at AYDIA Gender & Technology Initiative. Together, they share expert perspectives on the role of government, civil society, and the private sector in safeguarding Uganda’s digital future, while addressing the intersection of gender, policy, and technology.Whether you’re a policymaker, tech innovator, activist, or everyday internet user, this episode offers practical takeaways for navigating and protecting your digital life in Uganda’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.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.Connect with Ministry of ICT & National GuidanceTW:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.twitter.com/MoICT_Ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/mictuganda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/moict_ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCnp5ryL6CT5QvB_IvItE8SA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ict.go.ug/⁠⁠

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