Keneth Twesigye Bets on Innovation to Transform Africa

By : Melchior Koba

Date : mardi, 03 juin 2025 13:33

For several years, he has been developing concrete solutions for young Ugandans. Through his initiatives, he works directly in the field to strengthen digital skills and encourage entrepreneurship.

Keneth Twesigye, a Ugandan computer scientist and ardent advocate for entrepreneurship, is the founder and head of TechBuzz Hub, a startup incubator launched in 2016 with the mission of helping young entrepreneurs transform their project ideas into viable ventures.

Based in Uganda, TechBuzz Hub is a collaborative ecosystem that draws on experts across diverse fields including technology, business, social sciences, and creative arts. The incubator provides comprehensive training and support programs, offering its participants unlimited access to crucial resources such as mentorship, professional development training, coworking spaces, and advisory services.

Beyond direct incubation, TechBuzz Hub also organizes networking events designed to foster interaction among entrepreneurs, startups, and established business leaders. These gatherings facilitate synergy, knowledge sharing, and project monitoring, all under the guidance of experienced professionals.

In addition to his leadership at TechBuzz Hub, Twesigye plays a significant role in broader national initiatives. He oversees public policy at Startup Uganda, a key network connecting innovation stakeholders and organizations that support entrepreneurship. Demonstrating his commitment to public service, he also volunteers as a policy analyst at the Ugandan Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives.

Twesigye earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from Uganda Technology and Management University in 2016. His expertise has also been sought internationally; in 2022, he collaborated with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) as a Google digital skills trainer. That same year, he contributed as a business development facilitator for AfriLabs, a pan-African network dedicated to supporting incubators and accelerators across the continent.

Melchior Koba

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