Edison Kagona

AI Innovator, Educator, and Entrepreneurial Leader in Digital Transformation

Edison Kagona is a trailblazing expert at the nexus of artificial intelligence, software engineering, and education. With over a decade of diverse experience, Edison is dedicated to harnessing AI and digital technologies to revolutionize quality education, foster innovation, and address systemic challenges in Africa and beyond.

In Uganda, Edison serves as the Manager of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Cavendish University Uganda, where he spearheads initiatives that nurture entrepreneurial mindsets and digital literacy among students and local communities. His leadership facilitates the development of practical, AI-enabled projects that empower the next generation of innovators.

Edison’s experience extends to impactful research and development roles, such as Senior Data Scientist and Software Technology Lead at M-Omulimisa (an Agritech Company), where he developed predictive models to support agricultural decision-making projects funded by GIZ and Mastercard. He has also served as a Lecturer and Research Fellow at the International University of East Africa, Cavendish University, Nkumba University, and Victoria University, where he contributed to academic excellence by delivering courses, supervising research, and publishing on AI, blockchain, and e-learning systems. His publications include influential articles on AI-driven exam clearance, blockchain-based voting protocols, and augmented reality in e-learning.