1. Foundational & Contextual Insights
The Global Rise of AI: Challenges to Scaling Success in Uganda
This article explores Uganda’s position in the global AI landscape, examining barriers to adoption such as infrastructure gaps, regulatory uncertainty, and limited investment. It outlines key policy and capacity-building steps needed to unlock AI’s full potential in the country.
AI in E-Commerce
A look at how AI technologies are transforming e-commerce in Uganda, from personalized marketing and chatbots to fraud detection and supply chain optimization. The article also considers regulatory implications for consumer rights and data protection.
Leveraging AI for Energy Optimisation
This piece examines how AI can be used to enhance efficiency in Uganda’s energy sector, including predictive maintenance, smart grids, and demand forecasting. It highlights potential benefits for sustainability and access, alongside policy and ethical considerations.
2. Sector-Specific Applications of AI
AI and the 2026 Elections in Uganda
A forward-looking analysis of how AI could influence the electoral process in Uganda—from voter targeting and sentiment analysis to misinformation and deepfakes. It raises legal and ethical concerns about electoral integrity, transparency, and digital manipulation.
3. AI and Legal Frameworks
AI and Data Protection
This article investigates how AI challenges existing data protection laws in Uganda, particularly under the Data Protection and Privacy Act. It recommends legal reforms inspired by global models like the EU AI Act to ensure transparency, accountability, and human oversight in AI systems.
Copyright and AI
An introduction to the emerging legal debates around ownership and authorship in AI-generated content. The article explores how traditional copyright frameworks are being tested by creative and generative AI tools.
The Intersect of AI and Copyright Law
A deeper analysis of the complex intersection between AI technologies and intellectual property law. It addresses questions of originality, fair use, and the legal status of AI-generated works, with implications for content creators, developers, and rights holders.
