What are some interesting startups based in Kampala?

Uganda being a new and growing economy fosters a lot of exciting new ideas. Google has an incubator setup that is mentoring young students. Outbox is one such offshoot from this. Some interesting ones I have seen are SafeBoda, Fundi Bots,. read more

One interesting startup HQ'd in Kampala is Tugende (Formerly known as Own Your Own Boda). They recently raised $780,000 of seed funding on January 30, 2015. The company is a provider of financial services to help motorcycle taxi drivers buy their own motorcycles. read more

Poorly defined problem statement: The startup culture is just beginning now in Nairobi(If you compare us to places like Silicon Valley or Berlin). Many startups start working on an idea as soon as they have the idea, thinking and hoping that their technical chops is all that is needed to run a startup. This usually is a big mistake. read more

"The ecosystem in Kampala is growing. We have found some very interesting and promising startups that deserve more visibility, exposure and attention from a global audience." explains Selam Kebede, Associate for Seedstars World Africa. Along with the main pitching competition, there will see two additional prize categories. read more