Please read the article regarding the “2016 National Technovation Challenge in Uganda” in which Oysters & Pearls sponsored the participation of the Gulu High School team.
Click to read an article about the Gulu Team from New Vision – “Girls Create App for Bodabodas” by Jeff Andrew Lule
New Vision – “Uganda will be technology hub for Africa by 2030” by John Agaba, 5th August 2016
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Elioda Tumwesigye said Uganda will be a hub for science and technology in whole of Africa by 2030 during a technovation challenge at the Makerere University School of Public Health-powered ResilientAfrica Network.
It was Tumwesigye’s first day out in the field after he was appointed to the office as inaugural minister by President Yoweri Museveni late June.
During the technovation challenge that attracted teams from over 15 girl secondary schools from across Uganda, the new minister reiterated the need for science and innovations, pledging support to the network. – READ MORE
Coverage also included the Resilient Africa Network website: “The 2016 Uganda Technovation Challenge”
This year’s challenge focused mainly on Pitching of submitted Innovations started with introductions of the schools, Institutions, Universities, other stakeholders as well as the RAN team members present. The parents, teachers, coaches and the judges were also recognized and applauded for their willingness to support the working teams and share knowledge among others.
With great excitement the challenge sparked off as the pitches started in style with; The Health Aid team from Bweranyangi Girls S.S.S as they boldly pitched their E-health App. It was followed by 9 more energetic presentations before everyone broke off a break.
With great honor the Chief Guest-Ugandan Minister of Innovation Science and Technology Hon Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye was warmly welcomed by Prof. William Bazeyo, Dean Makerere University School of Public Health and RAN Chief of Party/Lab Director. –
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