Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while simultaneously expanding opportunities for threat actors. Deepfakes are becoming a mainstream technology, and awareness will continue to grow.Companies are increasingly discussing the risks of synthetic content and training employees to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to it. As the volume of deepfakes grows, so does the range of formats in which they appear. At the same time, awareness is rising not only within organisations but also among…
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As East African economies continue to navigate the pressures of inflation, currency swings and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, one question is rising to the top of boardroom agendas: how do organisations stay steady when the environment around them keeps shifting? The latest KPMG Africa CEO Outlook suggests that leaders are beginning to find their answer. AI has moved from the margins to the centre of strategic thinking, with 71% of African CEOs investing in AI and talent to strengthen growth and resilience. In East Africa specifically, 40% of CEOs now view AI as a critical tool for operational efficiency…
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Jack Ngare, Technical Director in Google Cloud’s Office of the CTO in Nairobi, believes Africa’s innovations are not side projects for global companies but lessons that shape how the world…
ISACA Kampala Chapter on Tuesday announced the forthcoming 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference during a press conference held at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. The press launch was…
As the world pivots toward a digital future, Uganda is not being left behind. At the heart of its transformation is the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), a…
In the age of fibre optics, mobile money, and the explosive promise of artificial intelligence, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) sits at the epicenter of a digital revolution from telecom licensing and data security to rural connectivity and tech innovation. But beneath this sweeping mandate, the Auditor General exposes a sobering reality – one riddled with enforcement lapses, delayed projects, uncollected revenue, and missed opportunities in a sector central to Uganda’s transformation ambitions. The report for the year ended June 2024, steeped in detail and accompanied by sharp recommendations, draws a portrait of a regulator that is technically capable but,…
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Uganda’s central bank, the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has appointed Collin Babirukamu as its new Executive Director of Information Technology. This move is set to bolster the central bank’s digital transformation efforts. His appointment, alongside Ann Margaret Kaggwa Kasule as Executive Director of legal Services, adds fresher perspectives to the central bank’s top leadership. Babirukamu, who has been serving as Director of E-Government Services at the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U), will assume his new role at BoU after completing his notice period with his current employer. His selection follows a rigorous interview process conducted by the BoU Board…
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I visited the Victoria University website to make a few inquiries at around 4 AM in the early morning. When the page finished loading, I saw an AI assistant called Conan. Conan and I exchanged over ten messages as I inquired about Victoria University’s courses, tuition and study modes. At the end of the conversation, I had got what I wanted without speaking to a single human being. This is customer service in 2024, with businesses, nonprofits and organisations all turning to AI to answer customer queries and accumulate leads. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into customer service and…
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Over the past decade, the banking industry has been part of the digital age continuously adapting the latest technology innovations to redefine how customers interact with banks. The digital age, which is a successor to the Industrial age, has its peculiar challenges because most of the information is too massive, and the human brain may not have the capacity to make sense out of it. That’s why Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning comes in handy to make use of that information. The thinking we have as PostBank is to leverage data to improve our banking experience for customers. How? Move…
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As the world continues to evolve, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a transformation across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and education. As Ugandans embrace and understand AI more with each passing day, the question arises: what do leading AI platforms think about the country’s potential and challenges? In this exploration, I engaged with Meta AI, Perplexity AI, and ChatGPT to uncover their perspectives on what they think about Uganda’s economic performance, potential and whether we will become a middle-income country by 2050. Question 1: What Do You Know About Uganda? META AI: Uganda, located in East Africa,…
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