Innovation

Science & TechnologyTechnology sector

Innovation should not be taxed, Museveni says as he promises support for start-ups

President says government will consider setting up a Sh500bn fund for science and innovation, and offer tax breaks for start-ups
(L-R) President Yoweri Museveni, Janet Museveni, first lady and minister of education, & Monica Musenero, science minister at the National Science Exhibition, Kololo Independence Grounds, Friday 10 November
Opinion

Nurturing African futures: rethinking youth empowerment in a changing world

Africa's large young population requires education and training that fosters competitiveness, necessitating government collaboration with both the private sector and civil society
Eleven teenage students in Ghana, all seated
Energy, Oil & Gas

DfID launches competition to stimulate off-grid cold chain technology

The goal of the competition is to stimulate innovation and investment in the sector and help to drive market development, bringing prices down for those who need it most