Building Uganda's AI future: one training, one dataset, one breakthrough at a time.
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Building a native Luganda language model from the ground up:
@WesKambale and @Roland_Sankara explore our initial approach to Luganda language modeling: the architecture, tokenizer design, & the use of JAX.
A first step toward AI that speaks our language: arxiv.org/abs/2610.22529
🚀 Week 4 is here!
16 weeks of hands-on AI & Data Science training designed to build job-ready skills in Python, SQL, ML, Deep Learning, LLMs, MLOps & Cloud Deployment.
Our sessions are;
💻 Live /Recorded
⏱️ 10 hrs/week
🏆 Certificate of Completion
#AI #DataScience #ML
Today we officially onboard 20 learners who made it to our latest Python for AI and Data Science cohort.
To everyone joining us today, congratulations, you've earned your seat.
Now the real work begins. See you in class!
Our next cohort classes begin this week with an onboarding call.
We're excited to meet our new learners and to spend the next 4 months learning, building, and growing together.
If you were selected and will be joining this cohort, let us know; we can't wait to welcome you!
We're announcing our formal partnership with The Foundry at Clarke International University (@CIUuga).
We'll work together on AI projects, applied research, curriculum dev't, and creating pathways for learners to transition into real-world AI innovation.
blog.aiforuganda.org/ai-for-…
We're pleased to offer a 10% discount on our Python for AI and Data Science program to students of Victoria University (@VUKampala) for our upcoming cohort.
Together, we're committed to making quality AI education more accessible.
Sign up: bit.ly/26-cohort-1
Visit our website for details about our work, upcoming projects and cohorts.
aiforuganda.org
Happy Father's Day from all of us.
We celebrate the men who have loved, guided, sacrificed, and shaped our lives.
Next Cohort: bit.ly/26-cohort-1
The AI train is boarding again.
Applications for our improved Python for AI and Data Science program are now open.
Duration: July - October (4 months)
Apply by June 25: bit.ly/26-cohort-1
Limited slots available.
Come curious. Leave with skills.
Happy National Heroes Day to the men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication and selflessness!
From all of us at @ai4ug, we wish members of the Islamic faith a Happy Eid al-Adha.
May Allah reward you for your sacrifices and devotion.
From all of us at @ai4ug, we wish mothers a happy day. You're truly appreciated.
Good evening,
This evening, we sent out 140 new licenses to @DataCamp.
We hope you start the new year with a journey into the world of data.
We are grateful to everyone who has been with us this year and pray the new year brings new tidings.
Happy New Year 2026 from us.
🎉 Cohort 4 Is Here
Applications are now OPEN for Cohort 4 of our Python for AI and Data Science program
As we conclude our 3rd cohort, we wish to take you on for our final cohort this year which is much better and bigger, but limited to 20 slots
Link: bit.ly/py4aicohort4
AI for Uganda retweeted
pleased to announce a new partnership between @ai4ug and @withpropel to expand opportunities for our cohort participants beyond the classroom
through this collaboration, our learners will gain access to:
- job opportunities (remote and relocation)
- Propel courses on soft skills and digital skills
- exciting opportunities such as gigs, scholarships, hackathons, and more
Propel's platform powers 250+ specialized tech communities with over 850,000 members worldwide
we're proud to join this global network, bridging the gap between learning and job seeking for our participants
in the coming days, we'll be inviting members of our previous two cohorts to join our dedicated community on Propel and start benefiting from this partnership
this collaboration marks another step in our mission to empower learners with world-class AI and Data Science education
while also connecting them to the opportunities that will shape their careers
Applications for our AI for Uganda x @DataCamp scholarship are now LIVE! 🚀
We're giving away 200 full-access licenses to learn data science, AI, and more.
Show us your passion and commitment. Apply now!
🔗 bit.ly/ai4ug-datacamp
Deadline: August 26th
We've onboarded 35 participants into Cohort 3 of our Python for Data Science and AI program — our biggest cohort yet!
From students to professionals — the energy is unmatched, the ambition is real, and the future is bright!
12 weeks of learning, building, & breaking start now.
Earlier today, we announced our partnership with @DataCamp to offer 200 full-access licenses, valid for 12 months! 🚀
Which course or certification are you most excited to dive into on DataCamp?
Let us know in the comments—you just might be one of the lucky recipients! 👇
