RENU at @UbuntuNet Connect 2025! The RENU team was proud to be part of the UbuntuNet Connect Conference 2025, which took place in Harare, Zimbabwe from 30th to 31st October 2025. Our very own Mangyeri Asiimwe, Arthur Tumwesigye, Isaac Newton Wobomba, and the @RENUMESH_Tech CEO, Brian Masiga, shared valuable insights and experiences that contributed to strengthening research and education networks across Africa. A big thank you to the UbuntuNet Alliance for organising yet another impactful gathering that continues to drive collaboration and innovation across the region.

Congratulations to @Makerere University! We congratulate the Makerere University students who were the overall winners of the Women Hackathon at the @UbuntuNet Connect 2025 conference in Harare, Zimbabwe! The RENU community celebrates you for shining brightly on the regional stage and inspiring more young women to dream big and lead in technology.

The story is not just about universities; schools are making gains too, marking a significant step forward in realizing Uganda’s digital agenda for education. #5Years5Stories #5For5 #MetroeduroamAt5 @GEANTnews @UbuntuNet @AC3_News @WACREN @ASRENorg @Educ_SportsUg

Millions of Connections, Built on Trust! Did you know? 57 million logins were recorded on Metro @eduroam in Uganda in 2024. Since 2020, successful logins to Metro eduroam have steadily increased—proof that more students, staff, and researchers are embracing the freedom of secure, seamless Wi-Fi off campus. This upward trend tells a powerful story: Metro eduroam is no longer just a service—it’s a way of life for Uganda’s research and education community. Here is what the numbers look like for our universities, showcasing the growing demand for seamless, secure Internet access off campus. #5Years5Stories #5For5 #MetroeduroamAt5 @UbuntuNet @GEANTnews @Internet2 @UCC_Official @Educ_SportsUg @WACREN @ASRENorg @klaaswierenga @ITU

Supporting Uganda’s Education Digital Agenda From campus networks to rural schools, 1,000 connected sites are accelerating Uganda’s shift toward a digitally-enabled education system. With 300+ schools connected to our network, and 250,000+ university students benefitting from our services, we are playing a pivotal role in driving Uganda’s Education Digital Agenda by equipping institutions with secure, high-speed, and future-ready digital infrastructure. With thousands of eduroam hotspots and 1,000+ connected institutions, students and educators across Uganda are gaining seamless access to global knowledge applications and repositories—from classrooms to communities. Thanks to solar-powered routers at key locations, even the most remote schools are transforming into vibrant digital learning hubs for their regions. #1000SitesStrong

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1,000 connected sites – so what? From powering digital learning to enabling life-saving research, we are proudly contributing to the global SDGs, right here in Uganda. Our work supports Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Through innovation, inclusion, and connection, we're building the digital foundation for a better future. #1000SitesStrong

It can’t be you! #eduroam #FreeSecureTrusted