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The World Robot Olympiad Uganda National Championship comes amid broader efforts by the Ugandan government to meet its Vision 2040 goals, which include transforming the economy into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven system.
Seeing children from both primary and secondary schools creating solutions to real-world challenges is not only inspiring but also a clear sign that we are making progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) held at the National ICT hub in Nakawa attracted over 200 learners showcasing their prowess in building prototypes that solve real world problems.
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MTN Uganda, in partnership with Burn Radio Ltd, has thrown its weight behind the expansion of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Uganda National Championship, offering students from under-resourced schools a rare platform to access robotics and digital innovation.
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Sundar Pichai Unveils Gemini 3 and Google's AI Future
Google CEO Sundar Pichai sits down with Logan Kilpatrick to discuss Gemini 3 — the company’s most capable model yet — its real-world impact, and the “AI-first” strategy that began in 2016. He also shares excitement for the next decade, predicting quantum computing will soon spark the same frenzy AI does today.
MTN Uganda's PachiPandaUG25 Finalists Kick Off Incubation
MTN Uganda celebrates the 12 innovative finalists of the #PachiPandaUG25 Challenge, tackling food systems, conservation, and waste management. As incubation begins, three standout visionaries will secure a spot at the Africa Finals in South Africa. #TogetherWeAreUnstoppable #DoingForTomorrowToday
A team from Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga Memorial SSS, Kalangala, represented Uganda in the MTN PachiPanda Challenge 2025 Finale in South Africa. They're the only secondary school team to qualify and won 5 million shillings plus a trip to SA. Their project, "Bottle For Cash Eco Drop" (BFC Eco Drop), collects plastics from the community, rewards citizens, and aims to integrate with MTN's API for real-time mobile money transfers. They won the Growth Award, celebrating their potential to grow and scale impact.