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David Okwii
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My livelihood is almost gone because of Internet shutdowns and censorship in Uganda

To some people, the ongoing internet shutdowns and censorship might be a game, to some its war and others politics. But for me, it’s my…

Jan 22, 2021
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My livelihood is almost gone because of Internet shutdowns and censorship in Uganda
My livelihood is almost gone because of Internet shutdowns and censorship in Uganda
Jan 22, 2021
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Newsletters I Subscribe to keep up with African Tech

One of the best ways I keep up with African Tech is via email newsletters. Unlike social media, I guard my inbox quite jealously. Oh by…

Jun 7, 2019
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Jun 7, 2019
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The future of data and you

It’s been over a year now since the world was left in shock by the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal. For the first time since the…

Jun 1, 2019
The future of data and you
The future of data and you
Jun 1, 2019

Cashbacks might just be the only weapon Fintechs have against Cash

See that Ugx 16,000? That’s free money Xente has given me so far since I started using the app to buy the basics. For me, internet is much…

Apr 18, 2019
Cashbacks might just be the only weapon Fintechs have against Cash
Cashbacks might just be the only weapon Fintechs have against Cash
Apr 18, 2019

Marketplaces, the next frontier that will unlock the digital revolution in Africa

A friend of mine, Mwesigwa Daniel telegrams me the other day and asks why I don’t blog much about Tech in Africa. I didn’t have an answer…

Feb 25, 2019
Marketplaces, the next frontier that will unlock the digital revolution in Africa
Marketplaces, the next frontier that will unlock the digital revolution in Africa
Feb 25, 2019

Fintech is losing the battle against cash because of Merchants

This is what happened to me last week. I had taken my car for serving at one of garages in Kampala CBD. I needed to replace my shocks —…

Feb 11, 2019
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Fintech is losing the battle against cash because of Merchants
Fintech is losing the battle against cash because of Merchants
Feb 11, 2019
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From Internet cafes to 5G, Bodas, AI, Blockchain and beyond in Africa

I have been a consumer Tech blog for almost a decade now. My enthusiasm about Tech started way back in 2006 while I was working in an…

Jan 24, 2019
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From Internet cafes to 5G, Bodas, AI, Blockchain and beyond in Africa
From Internet cafes to 5G, Bodas, AI, Blockchain and beyond in Africa
Jan 24, 2019
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MTN Uganda can’t explain how my 30GB of data vanished, so I am moving on to Airtel

Mention MTN data to any MTN Uganda customer and you’ll immediately be greeted to aura of mistrust. That’s because MTN has a big problem it…

Nov 3, 2018
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MTN Uganda can’t explain how my 30GB of data vanished, so I am moving on to Airtel
MTN Uganda can’t explain how my 30GB of data vanished, so I am moving on to Airtel
Nov 3, 2018
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Amazon isn’t the “Earth’s Most Customer-centric Company” It claims it is

After one week plus of back and forth with Amazon customer care via email and phone call, I still can’t login to my account. I am tempted…

May 3, 2018
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Amazon isn’t the “Earth’s Most Customer-centric Company” It claims it is
Amazon isn’t the “Earth’s Most Customer-centric Company” It claims it is
May 3, 2018
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Online shopping in Africa doesn’t work because of this web form

I have attended several Tech events where they invite so-called gurus and experts to explain the digital landscape in Africa, but I have…

Jan 12, 2018
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Online shopping in Africa doesn’t work because of this web form
Online shopping in Africa doesn’t work because of this web form
Jan 12, 2018
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David Okwii

David Okwii

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Transforming Africa into a country, one line of code at a time. Dev blog http://davidokwii.com/

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