Why Proficiency Trumps Perfection When Building a Career in Tech

Indeed, the legends are true. Somewhere in this vast cosmos, “that someone” resides. All we know is that they are perfection in themselves in software development. Yes, they are everything you only wish to be as a software developer in your wildest dream.

Fresh, New and Open: The Tunga Hub in Kampala

Fresh, New and Open: The Tunga Hub

“The Tunga Hub is a place where we can house, inspire and help flourish our growing Tunga community.”

Tunga Receives DGGF Funding and Launches International Growth Plans

Tunga Receives DGGF Funding and Launches International Growth Plans

Tunga has received a Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) loan to build capacity. The investment enables Tunga to solidify its African operations, allowing the launch of growth plans in Europe.

Lessons From Working with Remote Software Developers from Africa

Lessons From Working with Remote Software Developers from Africa

One year ago, I moved to Uganda. It has been the year in which I have learned the most. Let me try here to share the lessons of working with remote software developers from Africa.

From Grocery Shop to Tech Career: The Story of Amos Walugembe

From Grocery Shop to Tech Career

His mom owns and manages a grocery shop in Kampala, but the Ugandan Amos Walugembe had his heart set on a tech career. Then, in 2017 Tunga crossed his path.

Example of Cultural Relativism in Business: 3 Approaches That Work

African IT Talent: Startup Tunga Founded to Give Them a Podium

At Tunga we encounter examples of cultural relativism everyday. Here are three things that we have found to work over the years.

Outsourcing Insights by Tunga COO Reinier

Face to face contact not always better

“I thought this was the major downside of outsourcing; that you need face to face contact to truly understand each other. Guess I was wrong.” Insights by Tunga COO Reinier.

Reinier van Scherpenzeel New Operations Director at Tunga

Reinier van Scherpenzeel New Operations Director at Tunga

Since january 2019 this year Reinier van Scherpenzeel (32) is based in Kampala as our new Operations Director.

Looking for Python Developers? Here’s an Unexpected Pool You Might Not Know About Yet

Looking for Python Developers? Here’s an Unexpected Pool You Might Not Know About Yet

Looking for Python developers? There is a robust developer community in East Africa, among which Python and Django are quite popular.