Sunbird AI is at #AIforGood in Geneva this week. Wed 8 July, 14:30 CEST, Town Square stage. Our ED, Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, presents "31 languages, 45 million people, one model." This session is on building speech and language AI for Uganda's full linguistic range, not just the handful of languages most AI tools cover. At Palexpo? Join us. Hosted by @ITU and @UN with 50 partners: aiforgood.itu.int/summit26/ 📍 Town Square | #AIforGoodSummit2026 #SunbirdAI

Last week, the @DataCitiesUg team was in @jinjacity to present our urban intelligence tool — combining GIS mapping with AI to give city authorities a clearer, data-grounded picture of their revenue landscape. Instead of relying on guesswork or outdated records, the tool brings spatial and revenue data together in one place, helping city officials make informed, evidence-based decisions about planning and resource allocation. @jinjacity's response was excellent, and we're looking forward to continuing this partnership, supporting the city's own data-driven approach to growth and service delivery. This builds on similar work with @FortPortalCity1 earlier this year, as we continue to equip Uganda's growing cities with practical, data-driven tools for urban development. #DataCities #UrbanGovernance #GIS #AI #EvidenceBasedDecisionMaking

What if pollution isn't just what we can see or smell, but also what we hear? We’re thrilled to be featured in the latest @DeutscheWelle Eco Africa episode exploring the hidden dangers of urban noise pollution and how data can help. Rapid urbanization in cities like Kampala brings a serious, often overlooked public health hazard: excessive noise. At Sunbird AI, we are changing the narrative by using AI-powered, solar-powered sensors to remotely collect, map, and classify urban noise. By putting real-time data into the hands of city planners and environmental authorities, we are working to build healthier, quieter urban environments across Africa. Watch the full feature on DW here: dw.com/en/what-if-pollution-… #AIForGood #NoisePollution #UrbanPlanning #SmartCities #TechForImpact #Uganda #SunbirdAI

Join us for Episode 4 of the #UrbanDataDialogue series as we explore how evidence is helping us rethink the way we measure the impact of events—beyond the crowd and toward lasting value. 🗓️ Thursday | 25 June 2026 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM EAT 🎟️ Register now: undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe… #DataCities #UrbanData #TourismDevelopment #DataForGood

Why does the #DSA2026Kla theme matter? As LLMs reshape every field globally, Africa’s languages and data realities are still largely missing from the conversation. “Foundational and Practical Data Science in the Age of Generative AI” is about changing that.

⏳ 3 days to go! Every event leaves a footprint. The question is: are we measuring it? Join us for Episode 4 of the #UrbanDataDialogue series as we explore how evidence can help us understand the wider impact of events on tourism, communities, and development. 📅 25 June 2026 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM EAT Register now 👇 undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe… #UrbanData #TourismDevelopment #DataForGood

A festival or marathon comes to town for a weekend. Tourists arrive, money moves, the city buzzes. But once the crowd leaves — what actually stays? Episode 4 of the Urban Data Dialogue Series, "Beyond the Crowd," looks at how to measure the real value of events for tourism, communities, and development. Thursday 25 June 🕒 3–4PM EAT Register to join the session here: undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe… #DataCities #UrbanData #Uganda #Tourism

Are you an organisation that is thinking about how Artificial Intelligence can be used to solve real-world problems in Africa? Book an AI clinic session with us for a practical, hands-on space where learning meets impact. What to expect: 1. Real use cases on how AI can be used for social good. 2. Guidance from AI experts at Sunbird AI 3. Opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and network. Book a free 30-minute slot with us: sunbird.ai #SunbirdAI #AIForSocialGood #InclusiveAI #EthicalAI #AIClinics

Happy heroes day.

Tomorrow is the day. Join us at the #GlobalDataFestival2026 for the DataCities side event — The Urban Data Clinic: Resuscitating ‘Blind’ Governance in East Africa’s Emerging Cities — happening on 4 June. We’ll be exploring how data can strengthen urban decision-making, improve service delivery, and support more responsive city governance. See you there. 📅 04 June 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 Nairobi, Kenya #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026 #DataCities #UrbanData #DataGovernance #DataForGood

Data-driven decision-making is essential for building more responsive and effective cities. We’re proud to be part of the DataCities consortium and excited to contribute to this conversation at #GlobalDataFestival2026. Join us on 4 June as we explore lessons from Jinja and Fort Portal on strengthening urban governance through data. #DataFest2026 #UrbanData #DataForGood

Today, we join Uganda in commemorating the courage, faith, and sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs. May their legacy continue to inspire us all. Happy Martyrs Day. #SunbirdAI #AiForSocialGood

From AI and space intelligence to urban planning and public service delivery, the conversations at #GlobalDataFestival2026 are exploring how data can solve real-world challenges. We’re excited to be part of the festival with a DataCities side event: The Urban Data Clinic: Resuscitating ‘Blind’ Governance in East Africa’s Emerging Cities. Join the DataCities team — Prof. Engineer @iBaino, Dr. @mmubangizi15, and Dr. @emwebaze — as we explore how emerging cities can move from blind spots to evidence-based governance. 📅 04 June 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM 📍 Nairobi, Kenya #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026  #UrbanData #DataGovernance #GlobalDataFestival2026

Who holds a city's data? Who maintains it? Is it used to govern? These are the questions the @DataCities consortium is bringing to Nairobi. 🗓 Thursday, 4 June | 4:00PM 📍 The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi The Urban Data Clinic: Resuscitating 'Blind' Governance in East Africa's Emerging Cities Moderated by Prof. @iBaino With Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, Dr. @mmubangizi15 (@UNGlobalPulse) city officials from @FortPortalCity1 Portal and @jinjacity Hosted by @Data4SDGs | Government of Kenya Attending #KSEC2026? See you there. #DataFest2026 #UrbanData

We're excited to be part of #GlobalDataFestival2026 — a global conversation on how data and innovation can shape more equitable and resilient cities. Our side event, "The Urban Data Clinic: Resuscitating 'Blind' Governance in East Africa's Emerging Cities," draws on lessons from @jinjacity and @FortPortalCity1 to explore how Uganda's newest cities are using data to improve service delivery and make better decisions for their citizens. If you'll be in Nairobi, we'd love to see you at our session. 📅 04 June 2026 ⏰4:00 PM 📍 Nairobi, Kenya #DataFest2026 #KSEC2026 #UrbanData #DataGovernance

Eid Al Adha Mubarak!

Meet the panelists.👇 What can the right data actually do for waste management in cities? This Thursday, Mr. @BrianNyangor, Dr. Jude Zziwa Byansi, Mr. Alex Mubiito & Ms. Kanyunyuzi Kellen join us to explore how data is transforming urban sanitation and service delivery. 🗓️ Thursday, 28th May | 3PM EAT 🔗 Register here to join the conversation: undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe… #WasteManagement #UrbanDataDialogue #dataforgood #cities #AIForSocialGood

How are Uganda's cities using data to improve waste management and build cleaner communities? Episode 3 of the Urban Data Dialogue explores just that — with voices from @jinjacity, @KCCAUG , and the @DataCitiesUg consortium. 📅 Thursday 28 May | 🕒 3PM EAT | Zoom YouTube X Live Register undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe…

Many Ugandan cities struggle to track how waste moves through their systems — making it harder to plan, respond, and deliver cleaner communities. Episode 3 explores how data can help change that. Join us for the next Urban Data Dialogue as we explore how digital tools, mapping, and citizen feedback are helping cities improve waste management and sanitation services. Featuring voices from @jinjacity, @KCCAUG, and the @DataCitiesUg consortium. 📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026 🕒 3 PM EAT 📍 Zoom | YouTube | X Space Register here 👉 undp.zoom.us/webinar/registe… #UrbanDataDialogue #WasteManagement #UrbanInnovation #DataForGood

Fort Portal raised UGX 300M in new revenue without new taxes or new staff. Jinja is budgeting smarter with just 60% of the data it needs. Kampala grew property tax collection from 17bn → 68bn in 7 years. On April 30th, @DataCitiesUg unpacked how Uganda's newest cities are using data to collect more, spend better, and deliver more for their citizens. By 2050, 60-70% of Sub-Saharan Africa will live in cities. Most of them are being built right now, and @DataCities_UG is making sure they're built on data. Watch the full session ↓ youtube.com/watch?v=T0iNsNsK… Next up: data and waste management. Stay tuned to our socials for the next edition. #DataCities #UrbanData #EvidenceBasedGovernance #CityPlanning