The Tuku Journal.
Field notes, research and reflections from delivering enterprise, livelihoods, youth, innovation and development programmes across East Africa.
AnalysisJune 2026
The 10-Fold Growth Paradox: Opportunities, Gaps and the Future of Uganda's Innovation Economy
Uganda's FY 2026/27 budget proposes a bold tenfold growth vision. We unpack the opportunities for entrepreneurs, the structural gaps that could limit participation, and what it will take to ensure growth is broad-based and innovation-driven.
SystemsMay 2026
Building Innovation Ecosystems in Northern Uganda
Northern Uganda has emerged as one of East Africa's most resilient innovation stories. We explore how community-embedded systems, not top-down programs, create lasting economic change across post-conflict districts.
Field NotesFebruary 10, 2026
Human-Centered Innovation: Reflections from the Lead4africa Agriculture Hackathon
Three intensive days guiding Lead4africa alumni and students through a human-centered approach to solving real agricultural challenges in Uganda and South Sudan.