Uganda Wins Gold at 2026 International Greenwich Olympiad in London
Ugandan students won a Gold Medal and received Honourable Mentions at the 2026 International Greenwich Olympiad in London. The winning projects focused on engineering innovations, including a fruit-picking robot designed to improve agricultural efficiency.
Why it matters
The success of these young innovators highlights the growing impact of STEM education programs in Africa on global sustainable development goals.
KAMPALA – Uganda has claimed international recognition after winning a Gold Medal at the 2026 International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO) in London, United Kingdom, with two other Ugandan students earning Honourable Mentions for their outstanding engineering innovation.
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