Victoria launches free AI training programme

KAMPALA, Uganda — Victoria University Kampala has announced the launch of a large-scale free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme targeting 10,000 students, in response to the growing demand for digital and technology-driven skills. The university says the initiative is designed to prepare young people for the future labour market, where AI literacy, data analysis, and…

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EC warns of AI-driven election “deepfakes”

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over an increasing spread of election-related misinformation following the 2026 General Elections. In an advisory issued on Thursday under the Uganda Decides ’26 banner, the Commission cautioned voters against a surge in fabricated images, manipulated videos, and misleading online content circulating on social media platforms. The EC said…

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