In Uganda coffee is a major part of the economy, with over 1.8 million households growing it, contributing to almost a third of the country's export earnings. Given these factors, it is essential for both the private and public sectors to explore technological solutions that leverage data and artificial intelligence to increase crop yield.

The integrity of elections serves as a foundational pillar in any democratic society, ensuring that the will of the people is both respected and accurately represented. While bringing major improvements in efficiency and transparency to electoral processes, the growing role of digital technologies also opens up new major vulnerabilities.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transcend society and industry as novel developments and applications are created and implemented. Amid ongoing debate on how technology may disrupt industries, this article aims to assess how AI can increase efficiency across functions of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).

The East African region finds itself at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where the growth of technology is met with an escalating threat – cybercrime.