AI Studio Uganda is a sovereign artificial intelligence research and innovation hub, building AI that works for Uganda — in our languages, for our communities, on our terms.
We're creating a future where everyone — students, farmers, entrepreneurs, public servants — can access and shape AI that reflects who we are and how we live.
Why We Exist
Most global AI is trained far from African realities. Our languages and cultures are missing in the data. We're changing that.
We build AI models that are:
- Locally trained
- Culturally aware
- Multilingual
- Offline capable
How We Work
✅ Open & shared science. We publish benchmarks like the Uganda Cultural Content Benchmark (UCCB) and share our research, so Africa doesn't just consume AI — we shape it.
✅ Human-AI collaboration. We build systems that work with people, respecting African values of Ubuntu and local context.
✅ Strong foundations. We invest in solid data, local infrastructure, and community skill building.
Our Focus Areas
- Agricultural AI — Smart farming tools
- Healthcare AI — Diagnostics & local health monitoring
- Education AI — Personalized learning in local languages
- Financial AI — Inclusive digital finance & mobile money
- Language AI — NLP for African languages
- Climate AI — Climate adaptation & environmental data
Our Team
Leadership:
Roland F. Ganafa
— CEO & Co-Founder
Bronson Bakunga
— Chief Scientist & Co-Founder
Kato Steven Mubiru
— CTO & Co-Founder
Lamerck Kavuma
— COO & Co-Founder
Mackenzie Adams
— Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Research & Product:
Glorry Sibomana
— AI Researcher
Lwanga Caleb
— AI Researcher
Atuhaire Collins
— AI Researcher
Johnroy Nangeso
— AI Researcher
Gimei Alexander
— AI Researcher
Catherine Tuka
— Product Design & UX
Resources
Access our latest research and publications:
- 📄 Crane Models White Paper — Our approach to building AI models for East Africa
Join Us
We're pushing technical boundaries while staying grounded in community. If you're ready to build Africa's future with us — let's talk.
📧 info@aistudio.ug
📱 +256 775 919085
📍 Namanve Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda