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Ugandans among 10 global innovators selected for Young Inventors Prize in Iceland

Paul MurungiGlobal News News & Analysis The Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

The European Patent Office (EPO) has selected two Ugandans as part of the top 10 global innovators for the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025. Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita, who created Karpolax, a biodegradable sachet that extends the shelf life of fresh produce by slowing down fruit ripening, reducing food waste and supporting smallholder farmers, are among the top 10 innovators – known as Tomorrow Shapers are under 30 – were selected from over 450 candidates by an independent jury, with their work showcasing the transformative power of technology in addressing global challenges. The two, who…

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How A Mindset Shift Propelled Matthew Mukalere to BlackRock, the World’s Largest Asset Manager.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBanking & Financial Services Entrepreneurship The Big StoryJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

At just 26 years, Matthew Mukalere, a Ugandan by descent, is working at BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers with USD 8.6 trillion in assets under management. But Matthew’s life wasn’t always this spectacular. For most of his education life, he was an average. “I was born and raised in the UK to Ugandan parents”, Matthew tells The ORION Beacon. “I had a good experience in school, but I wasn’t truly a top student. I didn’t fail exams, but I wasn’t spectacular enough to get into the likes of Oxford or Cambridge.” Everything came full circle for Matthew…

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