ICT Leadership & Org Management consultant, Innovations & Cyber Security Specialist, Data Scientist, Business & Technology entrepreneur, Christian & Farmer
Kampala
Joined November 2013
- Tweets16.6K
- Following464
- Followers1.8K
- Likes6.3K
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Precisely put Afande.
Economic discipline, transparency and accountability are essential for protecting Ugandans’ wealth and building a stable, productive economy.
The IMF’s 2026 Article IV assessment emphasises the importance of stronger public financial management, expenditure discipline, anti corruption measures and reforms that support private sector led growth. Similarly, the Ministry of Finance’s September 2026 report identifies speculation in the foreign exchange market, alongside rising global oil prices and seasonal demand for foreign currency, as contributing factors to the shilling’s depreciation.
The key is to ensure that the transition towards greater economic order strengthens investor confidence, protects ordinary citizens, promotes fair competition and rewards genuine enterprise. A disciplined economy must ultimately deliver stability, opportunity and prosperity for the people.
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Moving forward, the priority must be to turn advocacy into action & digital connectivity into meaningful learning outcomes.
#DigitalLearningEcosystems
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Anti aging services near you. Located in kasangati, HMK building
Book on 0772 652676
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Happy New Week!🥳
Our team wishes you a week full of purpose, focus and success.
How should we serve you this week?
🔗Check out our website for our service catalog: 8technologies.net/our-servic…
#8TechAt20 #8TechSpotlight
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Our Abaaraha Clan delegation sincerely thank the leadership of Tooro Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty, led by Rt. Hon. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, Prime Minister, and Hon. Kasoro Elasto Akiiki, Deputy Prime Minister, for the warm welcome and fruitful engagement.
We were impressed by the Kingdom’s development plans and initiatives aimed at reducing household poverty, creating sustainable opportunities, improving livelihoods, and advancing the welfare of the people while strengthening the Kingdom.
We wish the leadership every success in this noble mission. May God bless Tooro Kingdom and its people.
@toorokingdompm @ObukamaBwaTooro
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
The Uganda Revenue Authority needs to invest more in helping businesses to succeed.
From biblical times, the taxman Zacchaeus was not liked. The business of collecting taxes is not easy. I really understand this.
Nevertheless, over the years, and more so recently, there seems to be a shrill yet loud voice across the business community complaining about URA’s aggressiveness. Some say that URA behaves as if they don’t want businesses to exist, survive, or thrive! This would be strange because without businesses, what would be the business of URA? Of course, there are cases—and many cases—where some in the business community want to game the system!
I think there is a middle ground that can be found where businesses would be happy to comply and have their service expectations met. One businessman told me that a URA staff member (relationship manager) slapped a tax assessment on his business with strange, astronomical and mountain amounts that would bankrupt everything he has worked for and lived for.
“The procedure to navigate the assessment is cumbersome and requires hours of dealing with URA officials at the headquarters who show you that you need them more than they need you!”
Of course, I have met some great people and leaders at URA—but there seems to be an anti-business and anti-people tendency creeping in at URA. It can change. 🙏🏿 @URAuganda @URA_CG
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Know your air with AirQo in 10+ African countries @AirQoProject
Makerere’s sensors bring air-quality Monitoring to African cities
Makerere University’s low-cost air-quality sensors have identified pollution hotspots in Greater Kampala, including Kawempe and Nansana. The data has informed air-quality regulations, but experts say stronger enforcement is needed to turn pollution monitoring into cleaner air.
DETAILS🔗 newvision.co.ug/category/agr…
#VisionUpdates
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Africa’s Digital Single Market presents a huge opportunity. 🌍
With intra-African trade potentially growing by up to 30% by 2030 and e-commerce projected to reach $113 billion by 2029, we must prioritise interoperability, trusted digital payments and cybersecurity.
Our systems must connect markets, empower MSMEs and turn digital connections into economic opportunities.
#KTASymposium2026 @mtic_uganda @kta_law
@akajosh1 Ag. Business Relationship Manager represented our Executive Director, @NITAUgandaED at a stakeholder dialogue on strengthening Uganda’s digital skills and digital trade ecosystem at the 9th KTA Annual Africa Technology and Intellectual Property Symposium in Kampala.
The conversation focused on what businesses need to trade online with confidence:
📌Reliable digital infrastructure and systems that work together
📌Strong cybersecurity and data protection
📌Closer collaboration between government, regulators and the private sector to simplify cross-border transactions and open new markets for MSMEs
#NITAU #ULSAT70 #DigitizeUG
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
His Majesty is a visionary leader. Blessing upon the @ObukamaBwaTooro and upon you @DrakeMirembe may the Lord grant you the graces to serve diligently.
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
The older you grow, the more you realise that peace isn't the absence of challenges. It's learning what deserves your energy and what doesn't.
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
The CoCIS Endowment Fund Scholarships 2026/27 for continuing students @Makerere @MakCoCIS @CgcMakCoCIS
@MakCoCIS is committed to supporting academic excellence & ensuring that financial challenges do not stand in the way of our students.
Apply via: forms.gle/eikxvL27JgyZ8gGT7
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
What a day to remember! 🇺🇬 An exciting moment for Uganda as we launched the National Data Strategy.
Thank you to @MoICT_Ug for the leadership, and to all who contributed across government, academia, the private sector and civil society.
Looking forward to continued collaboration as we move from strategy to implementation and work towards a coordinated and vibrant data-driven economy.
#NationalDataStrategy
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Today, His Majesty King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I received a delegation from Mountains of the Moon University led by the Chancellor, Professor Edward Rugumayo Amooti, accompanied by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Pius Achanga Amooti, and the Chairman of the University Council, Engineer Dr Manyindo Akiiki.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Tooro Kingdom and Mountains of the Moon University, with particular focus on the agreed deliverables and the practical steps required to move the partnership into implementation.
This partnership presents significant opportunities to serve the people of Tooro and Uganda through education, research, agriculture, skills development, and other areas of mutual interest. It will also strengthen the Kingdom’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to community development while creating opportunities for our young people.
Tooro Kingdom stands to benefit greatly from this partnership, which represents an important strategic opportunity under the leadership of His Majesty King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the Kingdom team that coordinated this partnership. The team will now take the lead in working with the University to ensure that the agreed deliverables are translated into tangible programmes and outcomes for our people.
Tooro first.
The Tooro we desire.
@ObukamaBwaTooro
@MMU_Uganda
@Pius_Achanga
PhD Opportunity in Agricultural and Development Economics at the University of Göttingen, Germany drakemirembe.org/phd-opportu…
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
Pleased to join today’s panel at the launch of Uganda’s National Data Strategy. Congratulations @MoICT_Ug @azawedde @mmubangizi15! I highlighted universities’ role in training people to manage, analyse & safeguard data for better decisions & services.
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
“Uganda’s National Data Strategy is homegrown, shaped by input from public institutions, the private sector, civil society and academia, and guided by a whole-of-government approach to managing and using data.” Dr. @azawedde, Permanent Secretary, @MoICT_Ug.
@UNGlobalPulseUG
@UNDPUganda
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
I want to take this moment to appreciate and thank our Prime Minister, Owe @toorokingdompm,for the great work he is doing in Tooro Kingdom.
He is a humble and transparent leader. No amount of blackmail or intimidation should put him down. The people of Tooro believe in him, and most importantly, His Majesty King Nyabongo 1 reappointed him for a reason - because he trusts him and his leadership.
I also want to thank the CDF, Gen. @mkainerugaba ,and the President, H.E. @KagutaMuseveni,for standing with @ObukamaBwaTooro from day one up to date.
We shall not allow anyone trying to disorganize the peace of Tooro Kingdom for their selfish interests.
Long Live Tooro Kingdom!
Drake P Mirembe, PhD retweeted
The greatest success in life is not merely accomplishing our plans, but discovering and fulfilling God’s purpose. May God guide you to his purpose.
