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How to Find Places Where You've Logged In with Google
Using your Google account to log into external apps and websites is incredibly convenient. It saves you from creating new passwords and speeds up the signup process. However, over time,...
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Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users
If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...
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Google Cloud Security Best Practices
Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...
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Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1
On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...
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The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months
I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....
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Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.
The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...
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How to Find Places Where You've Logged In with Google
Using your Google account to log into external apps and websites is incredibly convenient. It saves you from creating new passwords and speeds up the signup process. However, over time,...
Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users
If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...
Google Cloud Security Best Practices
Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...
Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1
On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...
The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months
I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....
Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.
The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...
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SpaceX Did It Again-Precision Engineering on Display
Just when you thought Elon Musk couldn’t surprise us anymore, he’s done it again! Elon Musk and his team at SpaceX have again successfully caught a 33-story building-sized rocket, the...
From the Norrsken Hub in Kigali, A Look at the Deals Shaping Africa's Future
Africa’s technology ecosystem is moving forward in 2025, as startups secure big investments and join forces to make a bigger impact. From mobile apps for money transfers to solar power...
Why You Should Consider Publishing in arXiv
I recently came across a video on XploreBio by Dr. Abhishek titled Why You Should Publish Papers in arXiv Repositories. It got me thinking about the benefits of preprint publishing,...
SAMURAI: Advancing Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory
A new paper, titled “SAMURAI: Adapting Segment Anything Model for Zero-Shot Visual Tracking with Motion-Aware Memory”, introduces an enhancement to visual object tracking building upon Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM...
SpaceX's 'Mechazilla' Catches Super Heavy Booster: A Giant Leap for Rocket Reusability
On my X feed, I shared a moment that perfectly captures the revolutionary work being done at SpaceX. In a stunning display of engineering, they successfully caught the Super Heavy...
SpaceX Did It Again-Precision Engineering on Display
Just when you thought Elon Musk couldn’t surprise us anymore, he’s done it again! Elon Musk and his team at SpaceX have again successfully caught a 33-story building-sized rocket, the...
Why Websites Love to Overanalyze Everything
So, I was scrolling through Twitter the other day, and I came across this gem: a post complaining about how websites never just get to the point. If you ask...
OpenCut: A Free, Open-Source Alternative to CapCut
Update (March 2026): The OpenCut project has officially entered beta! You can now try the beta version for yourself directly in the browser. If you’re a video editor frustrated with...
Personal Posts
The Magnus Carlsen Gambit: Disrespecting Grandmasters for Fun With Gotham Chess
Magnus Carlsen is so good at chess that he often has to “nerf” himself just to make online games interesting, according to the YouTube channel Gotham Chess. While most of...
Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Ban Cash Bouquets
As Valentine’s Day approaches, lovers across East Africa will have to rethink their gift ideas as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have all taken a firm stance against the popular trend...
Finally AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Richard Djarbeng
Glad to acquire my Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate Certification. It took many months of preparation and it was worth it. View the verified credential on Credly Domains...
Amahoro Stadium: Landmark in Kigali, Rwanda An Outside View
The long-awaited renovations of Amahoro Stadium are finally complete! To celebrate, I put together this quick video showcasing the revamped venue in all its glory. It’s a must-see for anyone...
Kigali to Kampala: 11 Hours, 3 Currencies, and One Missing Passenger
After three years in Rwanda, I finally seized the chance to visit Uganda, Rwanda’s vibrant northern neighbor. It took a Toastmasters conference in Kampala to finally get me across the...
CMMRS in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers
In late July, 2025 I attended the Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School in Computer Science (CMMRS) in Saarbrucken, Germany. We had group panel discussions that were helpful because...
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I am a Computer Engineer and Machine Learning Enthusiast with a passion for Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications. I specialize in building data-driven solutions and deploying low-cost technologies for real-world impact. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in Deep Learning and building on AWS.
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