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@nche_uganda Joins the @eduroam Family
On 26th September 2026, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) joined the eduroam family, integrating secure and seamless connectivity into its operations and strengthening its connection to the wider global research and education ecosystem.
As the regulator for higher education in Uganda, NCHE plays a central role in establishing standards, guiding the establishment and management of institutions, safeguarding the quality of higher education, supporting the recognition and equivalence of qualifications, and advising the Government on higher education matters.
By joining eduroam, NCHE affirms the role of eduroam as the connectivity standard for Uganda's higher education and the enabler for institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange in Uganda.
We are delighted to have NCHE as part of the eduroam family!
@MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @STIsecretariat @inthefield @UbuntuNet @WACREN @ASRENorg @SomaliREN @Educ_SportsUg
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We're honoured to support the digital infrastructure and high-performance computing capabilities that enable AI-driven bioinformatics research, helping researchers process complex data and accelerate scientific discovery.
Great to see researchers building practical skills in bioinformatics.
Connection | Collaboration | Community
Week 1 ✅ ABI Summer School.
Over 26 researchers and lab technicians gathered together learning Linux, HPC, R, NGS.
Thanks to the trainers, @RENU_256 , @MRC_Uganda , @AfrBioInstitute , and @IDIMakerere .
Week 2 starts Monday!
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RENU Hosts Federated Identity Management (FIM) & eduroam Workshop 🌍
This week, RENU is proud to have hosted the Federated Identity Management (FIM) & eduroam Workshop, an @UbuntuNet Alliance AfricaConnect4 Systems Capacity Building Regional Training taking place from 17–21 August 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.
The five-day workshop brought together 25 systems engineers from 13 countries and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) across Eastern and Southern Africa, with Uganda as the host country, to strengthen regional capacity in federated identity management and @eduroam.
Through practical learning, knowledge exchange, and collaborative planning, participants are strengthening their capacity to deploy, operate, and grow federated identity and eduroam services. The workshop is also supporting participants to build the technical and institutional foundations needed to advance these services within their respective countries.
We are pleased to welcome our colleagues from across the UbuntuNet Alliance community to Uganda and to contribute to strengthening the expertise that supports secure and seamless access to research and education services across the region.
We acknowledge the European Union's support through the AfricaConnect4 Project and appreciate UbuntuNet Alliance for bringing this important capacity-building initiative to Uganda.
@EU_Commission @GEANTnews @ZambiaRen @Maren_net @SOMALIREN @WACREN @ASRENorg @MoRENet12 @kenet_ke
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RENU Hosts Research Repository Stewardship Workshop in Uganda 📚🌍
Last week, RENU was pleased to host the Librarian Capacity-Building Workshop on Modern Repository Management and Metadata Curation at Fairway Hotel, Kampala, organised by UbuntuNet Alliance under the “Unlocking Potential: Elevating Open Institutional Repositories in Africa for Global Impact” Project supported by Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI).
The workshop brought together 35 librarians from across Uganda to strengthen their capacity as repository stewards, covering key areas including repository management, metadata quality, discoverability, governance, policy, access, rights, and the role of institutional repositories in increasing the visibility of African research.
Participants left better equipped to strengthen repository practices within their institutions, improve access to research outputs, and contribute to a growing regional community around Open Institutional Repositories.
RENU is honoured to support initiatives that strengthen the skills and digital infrastructure needed to make African research more visible, discoverable, accessible, and globally impactful.
We appreciate the @UbuntuNet Alliance and @InvestInOpen for organizing this important capacity building initiative and for supporting the project.
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Day 1 of #AfPIF2026 in summary.
Thank you to all who actively participated.
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We have successfully held our AGM in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting preceded #AfPIF2026 which officially starts today 18 August at the Marriott hotel.
The discussions were diverse, touching on topics that shape the very fabric of our digital world. #Peering
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Partnerships matter most when they strengthen the systems a country will need for what comes next.
The signing of our MoU with @RENU_256 brings together research, connectivity, talent and applied AI around a shared national priority: strengthening the infrastructure and institutional capacity that can translate Uganda’s AI potential into productivity, innovation and new industries.
The opportunity is in connecting these capabilities at scale, so that research can move into application, talent into productive capacity, and AI into real economic value for Uganda.
Release: bit.ly/Otic_RENU_Partnership
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#GeEduroamApp
If your phone is Itel, Infinix, Tecno, etc. You'll have challenges connecting. Download the GetEduroam app to enable you connect to Eduroam.
Guide: answers.mak.ac.ug/network-co…
#MakAIREduroam Connection Guide:
Click this link: answers.mak.ac.ug/support-an…
Note: 🚨 Without a University email address you cannot connect to these WiFi services.
- Enroll on your student portal, give it 2-3mins
- Go to sso.mak.ac.ug
ALT #MakAIREduroam Connection Guide: Click this link: https://answers.mak.ac.ug/support-and-training/new-guidelines-connecting-makair Note: 🚨 Without a University email address you cannot connect to these WiFi services. - Enroll on your student portal, give it 2-3mins - Go to https://sso.mak.ac.ug
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Meet one of our panelists, Mr. William Kibirango, joining us for the RENU-CERT@10 X Space this Thursday, 13th August 2026.
Tune in as we reflect on a decade of defending digital assets for Uganda’s Research & Education community. 🔐🇺🇬
@RENU_256 #RENUCERTAT10 #Cybersecurity
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A great way to end the week, congratulations to Mr. Mpande Ntumbo, Network Engineer, on being named ZAMREN Employee of the Month for July.
Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to duty.
#employeeofthemonth
#enablingknowledge
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An incredible milestone for the RENU-CERT. Here’s to 10 years of resilience, collaboration, and a safer digital future for Uganda's Research and Education. 🎉
#RENUCERTAt10 #CyberSecurity #DigitalResilience
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Today, we hosted broadcasters, telecom operators, technology companies, and other key stakeholders to find practical ways of fighting digital piracy. Digital piracy is not just an intellectual property matter; it is hurting Uganda’s economy.
Recent estimates show the country has lost over USD 100 million, with government tax revenue dropping by USD 25.3 million. These losses put jobs at risk in broadcasting, creative industries, and other related sectors. We are committed to working with all partners to protect local investments, support Ugandan talent, and build a fair and sustainable digital economy.
#ConnectedUg2030 | #DigitalUganda
@UCC_ED @UgCERT @ConsumerUCC @Bbossa
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Either both are fouls or neither is a foul. But they’re not going to re-referee they told us. #itsshit
Egypt's disallowed goal was completely against how this tournament has been refereed.
You can't have a light touch where you don't give fouls for minimal contact and then rule out a goal through VAR for a very minimal hold of the shirt.
#ARGEGY
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RENU Industrial Trainee Program 2026
Join us in welcoming our new Industrial Trainees who have recently joined our technical departments.
The program provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and kick-start their professional careers.
We are excited to be part of their learning journey and look forward to their contributions during their time with us.
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Thank you, Prof. @SsaliSarah, for the warm engagement with our team.
We greatly value the cordial working relationship we have with Makerere University and are honoured to support the University in advancing digital transformation through resilient connectivity, research infrastructure, and innovative initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, and research.
We look forward to deepening our collaboration through initiatives that continue to equip graduates with the digital skills and practical experiences needed to thrive in the evolving world.
We appreciate the team from @Makerere University for visiting the RENU Labs facility. We remain committed to driving innovation that benefits the research and education community in Uganda and beyond.
@RENUMESH_Tech
Our DVCAA Prof. @SsaliSarah has today held discussions with a delegation from the Research and Education Network for Uganda (@RENU_256) led by CEO, Nicholas Mbonimpa, aimed at broadening the existing partnership beyond internet service provision to supporting teaching, learning and research activities.
The DVCAA expressed Makerere's desire to produce graduates that are not only academically grounded but also cognizant of the needs of the job market. She lauded initiatives such as provision of academic internship opportunities and asked RENU to identify, handhold and mentor promising talents beyond fulfilment of degree requirements.
Mr. Mbonimpa appreciated the need to deepen collaboration and expressed RENU's readiness to continue improving ICT infrastructure in Makerere so as to boost teaching and support services. He highlighted the proposed Open Radio Access Network (RAN) Architecture deployment within 6 months to boost training of students in 5G and other technologies as an example. Other initiatives discussed included training staff and students on acquisition of Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) to improve visibility of their publications and research output.
The delegation later led the DVCAA on a guided tour of RENU Labs' on-campus facility, where over 80 solar-powered routers have been assembled and shipped to various African countries such as Malawi, Rwanda and South Sudan under the RENUMESH Technologies joint venture.
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Thank you to @nextmediaug for hosting our colleagues @AsiimweDiana6 and @ctuhwezeine on @nextradio_ug this morning for an engaging conversation on Powering the Future – 20 Years of RENU and the State of the Digital Economy 2026, which RENU is proud to support as a sponsor.
The discussion reflected on RENU's two-decade journey of connecting Uganda's education and research community while exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the country's digital economy. It also highlighted RENU's continued role in advancing digital transformation through high-speed connectivity, secure digital services, and innovative solutions that support education, research, and innovation.
As a sponsor of the State of the Digital Economy 2026, RENU is proud to contribute to conversations that drive collaboration, innovation, and digital inclusion for Uganda's future.
We appreciate the opportunity to share our story and thank everyone who tuned in.
Stay tuned for more exciting engagements on the State of the Digital Economy 2026.
