Former Oyam South parliamentary aspirant Queen Dorothy Amolo has unveiled an ambitious artificial intelligence ecosystem during a media launch at Pauline Hotel in Lira City on July 13th, 2026 featuring an AI-powered dating platform, digital government solutions and business tools, saying the initiative is designed to create jobs, fight corruption and position Uganda as a regional technology hub.
The launch of 256 AI Systems comes as Uganda continues to embrace digital transformation, with Amolo betting that locally developed artificial intelligence can address some of the country’s long-standing governance, employment and business challenges.
One of the most talked-about products unveiled is 256Heart, an AI-powered dating platform that she said will connect Ugandans with potential partners both locally and internationally while offering privacy features rarely found on conventional dating sites.
She said the platform includes a “stealth mode” that allows politicians, celebrities, business executives and other professionals to search for partners anonymously until they decide to reveal their identities.
“We all know soulmates are no longer in our villages, adding that the platform is intended to expand opportunities for people to find compatible partners beyond their immediate communities while maintaining control over their personal information” Amolo said.
She said users who register before the official launch expected later this month will enjoy lifetime access to premium services at no cost, while a free version will remain available for users who cannot afford paid subscriptions.
Beyond matchmaking, Amolo said 256 AI Systems has been developed as a comprehensive digital ecosystem with several platforms targeting government institutions, private companies, entrepreneurs and individual users.
Introducing herself as a computer programmer, AI engineer and systems architect with nearly a decade of experience, Amolo said she has spent years developing digital platforms capable of solving real-life problems affecting Ugandans.
“Our main objective is to create jobs. We are using digital systems to create as many jobs as possible, not only in Northern Uganda but across every district and every village in Uganda,” she said.
She said the company intends to recruit young Ugandans with digital skills and equip them to build websites, software and other online services for clients both within Uganda and abroad.
Amolo also announced that her company is offering to build digital systems for the Ugandan government free of charge, saying public institutions would only be required to pay maintenance costs after the systems become operational.
She argued that digital platforms could help eliminate corruption by tracking public expenditure from the time money is released until projects are completed, making it easier to identify leakages and hold public officials accountable.
According to Amolo, the proposed systems could also improve service delivery in sectors such as health and education by monitoring medicine distribution, staff attendance and other government operations in real time.
For businesses, she said 256 AI Systems has already built more than 100 websites ahead of its official launch and now offers fully functional websites complete with hosting and domain registration, with customers paying only after the work has been delivered.
She accused some website developers of exploiting Ugandan businesses by demanding payment upfront before delivering incomplete or poorly designed products, saying her company wants to restore confidence in the country’s digital services industry.
Another product launched is 256 Link Shield, a free cybersecurity platform that enables users to verify suspicious internet links before opening them. Amolo said the tool will help combat phishing attacks, malware and fake online job advertisements that continue to target internet users.
She also unveiled 256 AI, an artificial intelligence assistant designed specifically for Ugandan users. The platform provides AI-powered services including contract drafting, resume writing, coding assistance and business support, with several features available free of charge.
Dr. Jason Boyle, Amolo’s business partner, said Uganda has enormous untapped digital potential and urged citizens to use smartphones for more than social media and entertainment.
“Most people use smartphones for WhatsApp, TikTok and videos, but there is a much bigger digital economy waiting for them. These platforms give people opportunities to market themselves, grow businesses and connect with international markets,” Boyle said.
Boyle described Amolo as an innovative entrepreneur whose work demonstrates how locally developed technology can create employment, improve access to global opportunities and contribute to Uganda’s digital transformation.
He added that despite the high cost of operating artificial intelligence platforms, the company has chosen to make many of its services free to encourage widespread adoption ahead of the official launch later this month.