By Timothy Mwanje – Information
Technology and Social Media Consultant | Kampala, Uganda
I am an Information Technology and Social Media
Consultant in Uganda, currently serving as the Information Technology
Officer and social media strategist at HEPS-Uganda and other professional
bodies. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations leverage
technology for development, efficiency, and promoting road safety advocacy.
Since 2021, I have expanded my expertise in information
technology, social media for advocacy, artificial intelligence(AI), and digital risk management, exploring how
Ugandans use internet-enabled devices in their daily lives. The post-COVID-19
era redefined our world; people now work online, learn remotely, buy
and sell digitally, and collaborate virtually.
As internet usage expands, so do technological advancements such as AI, Internet of Things, 5G internet, social media platforms, and cloud computing, and with them, the rise of cyber threats and attacks. Many users in Uganda and Africa at large remain unaware of the vulnerabilities affecting their personal and financial data online. In 2022, I founded High Intelligence (HI), a technology organization bridging the Internet of Things (IoTs) and users, known as society, to champion initiatives that strengthen digital resilience, online safety, and responsible digital engagement.
Technology continues to transform Uganda’s
digital landscape, enabling innovation and economic growth. My goal through HI is to
ensure that internet users understand and utilize every innovative and productive digital tool to
enhance productivity in their respective social and economic spaces. These
tools simplify work, learning, and communication, making technology accessible
to everyone, everywhere, at any time.
These initiatives focus on:
- Cyber risk assessment and data
protection.
- Online safety education for
individuals, small businesses, and organizations.
- Promoting responsible digital discipline and privacy
awareness.
Through these community programs, I aim to
create a culture of safe internet use in Uganda, where individuals can
explore online opportunities without fear of exploitation.
Tip: Always think before you click and use strong passwords to protect your online
identity.
Beyond the digital space, I am a motorcycling
enthusiast, trainer, and road safety activist. In 2020, I founded the Fusion
Bikers’ Association, where I enrolled over 500 private riders from
across Uganda’s Central, Western, and Eastern regions.
Our mission includes:
- Promoting road safety education and discipline among
riders.
- Building partnerships to reduce road accidents in
Uganda.
- Empowering motorcyclists to improve
their socio-economic wellbeing.
I also engage with other motorcycle
networks and clubs such as Uganda Bikers, Africa Ubuntu Bikers Run,
and the African Motorcycle Diaries, using social media advocacy
to amplify awareness on safe riding practices and biker community
development in Africa.
HI integrates technology
innovations, including advocacy communications via social media and road
safety advocacy, all centered around creating safer communities both online
and offline. Whether empowering internet users to protect their digital
identities or promoting defensive driving and riding behavior.
Stay connected as we work together to build
a smarter, safer, and more digitally secure Uganda.
By Timothy Mwanje – Information
Technology and Social Media Consultant | Kampala, Uganda
I am an Information Technology and Social Media
Consultant in Uganda, currently serving as the Information Technology
Officer and social media strategist at HEPS-Uganda and other professional
bodies. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations leverage
technology for development, efficiency, and promoting road safety advocacy.
Since 2021, I have expanded my expertise in information
technology, social media for advocacy, artificial intelligence(AI), and digital risk management, exploring how
Ugandans use internet-enabled devices in their daily lives. The post-COVID-19
era redefined our world; people now work online, learn remotely, buy
and sell digitally, and collaborate virtually.
As internet usage expands, so do technological advancements such as AI, Internet of Things, 5G internet, social media platforms, and cloud computing, and with them, the rise of cyber threats and attacks. Many users in Uganda and Africa at large remain unaware of the vulnerabilities affecting their personal and financial data online. In 2022, I founded High Intelligence (HI), a technology organization bridging the Internet of Things (IoTs) and users, known as society, to champion initiatives that strengthen digital resilience, online safety, and responsible digital engagement.
Technology continues to transform Uganda’s digital landscape, enabling innovation and economic growth. My goal through HI is to ensure that internet users understand and utilize every innovative and productive digital tool to enhance productivity in their respective social and economic spaces. These tools simplify work, learning, and communication, making technology accessible to everyone, everywhere, at any time.
These initiatives focus on:
- Cyber risk assessment and data
protection.
- Online safety education for
individuals, small businesses, and organizations.
- Promoting responsible digital discipline and privacy
awareness.
Through these community programs, I aim to
create a culture of safe internet use in Uganda, where individuals can
explore online opportunities without fear of exploitation.
Tip: Always think before you click and use strong passwords to protect your online
identity.
Beyond the digital space, I am a motorcycling
enthusiast, trainer, and road safety activist. In 2020, I founded the Fusion
Bikers’ Association, where I enrolled over 500 private riders from
across Uganda’s Central, Western, and Eastern regions.
Our mission includes:
- Promoting road safety education and discipline among
riders.
- Building partnerships to reduce road accidents in
Uganda.
- Empowering motorcyclists to improve
their socio-economic wellbeing.
I also engage with other motorcycle
networks and clubs such as Uganda Bikers, Africa Ubuntu Bikers Run,
and the African Motorcycle Diaries, using social media advocacy
to amplify awareness on safe riding practices and biker community
development in Africa.
HI integrates technology
innovations, including advocacy communications via social media and road
safety advocacy, all centered around creating safer communities both online
and offline. Whether empowering internet users to protect their digital
identities or promoting defensive driving and riding behavior.
Stay connected as we work together to build a smarter, safer, and more digitally secure Uganda.
