A CodeImpact case for building a technology community in Uganda that harnesses practitioners and leaders in the global technology space.
CodeImpact believes in the power of technology and what it can do to change lives and impact communities. In Africa where youth unemployment is high, technology is part of the answer to change the status quo. We believe that introducing technology early to our children will put them in a better place to compete favorably […]
Responsible use of the internet by our children
It was interesting to see how being involved as a parent can make a huge difference in making sure our children are well protected on the internet. DJ Bush Baby was emphatic in his position that parents ought to create an environment of mutual respect and understanding so that the kids are free to share their experiences online.
The attention economy and how it is affecting our teens- Part one
I have recently developed an urge to have a closer look at this topic especially now that there is a lot of discussion about how much data the 5 big tech companies(commonly referred to as FAANG-Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) are collecting from us. The question that comes to mind is; How much damage is the attention economy causing to us but most especially to our young ones who are still in their formative stages of life. According to Tristan Harris, a former design ethicist at Google, it’s “shaping everything about contemporary life”. It’s a world we all live in – even if we don’t know it.