Author: LastSonUg

For millions of Ugandans, mobile money is everyday money: school fees, rent, shop payments and family support all move through a phone. That is exactly why scammers target it. The good news is that most mobile money scams follow the same few patterns, and once you know them, they are easy to spot. How big is the problem? A 2020 police report, cited by the Daily Monitor, found that at least Shs5 billion was fraudulently sent to 877 Airtel lines, and at least Shs5.5 billion to 755 MTN lines. The Monitor also reports that an anti-fraud committee involving the regulator…

When Ugandans talk about AI, the conversation usually turns to ChatGPT, Gemini or Meta AI. But the AI story most likely to reach your wallet first has nothing to do with chatbots. It is about the memory chips inside your next phone. The $40 phone plan is running into a cost problem In March 2026, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the GSMA and the “G6” group of African operators (Airtel, MTN, Orange, Vodacom, Axian Telecom and Ethio Telecom) announced pilots of entry-level 4G smartphones targeted at $30 to $40. Uganda is one of six pilot countries, alongside the DRC,…

If you are still using Showmax in 2026, you are using a platform that no longer exists. The service shut down on April 30, 2026. But here is the good news: Showmax Originals haven’t disappeared. They have moved to a new, more powerful home on DStv Stream—and you might get it at a fraction of the cost.

The 2026 World Cup is not just a tournament—it is a showcase of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing football. From AI referees making offside calls in milliseconds to predictive models preventing injuries before they happen, this is the story of technology becoming the “23rd player” on the pitch.

Morocco’s 2022 semi-final run was not a miracle. It was a warning shot. For 2026, African players and diaspora stars are not just participating they are becoming the faces the marketing boards are betting on. This is the story of how African talent is quietly reshaping global football’s biggest stage.

AI Agents are the next evolution of artificial intelligence – moving from chatbots that talk to systems that act. This comprehensive guide explains what AI Agents are, how they differ from ChatGPT, the best tools for developers, and how they are quietly replacing expensive software subscriptions. No technical jargon – just practical knowledge for 2026.

Starting May 25, 2026, Victoria University Kampala is offering free Artificial Intelligence training to 10,000 learners in its first cohort. The fully online program is open to students in Uganda, across Africa, and globally—with flexible learning schedules and no tuition fees. Applications remain open, and the opportunity is first-come, first-served.

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms corporate governance worldwide, Uganda’s professional company secretaries are calling on government to enact AI legislation before the technology outpaces regulation. “The major threat is the ethical component,” warns ICSA Chairperson Jane Okot P’Bitek Langoya. Without legal guardrails, they argue, Uganda risks job losses, misinformation, and erosion of corporate accountability.

Following two imported Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda has suspended all flights to and from DRC, halted cross-border passenger transport, and banned weekly markets in high-risk districts. Here is everything you need to know about the new measures—and why health officials say Uganda remains under control.

Across Africa, a quiet revolution is taking place. Not the revolution of protests and parliaments, but the revolution of digital transformation. From e-governance platforms in Uganda to mobile tax systems in Kenya, technology is reshaping how governments operate, how citizens participate, and how power is distributed. But this transformation comes with risks—data colonialism, surveillance, and exclusion. This piece examines the promise and peril of technology in African governance.