In a world where digital content has become a new form of currency, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. Nyombi Thembo, has called for a radical shift toward ethics and responsibility in the era of Artificial…
Uganda is taking decisive steps to secure its role in Africa’s growing digital future, recognising mobile connectivity not merely as a convenience, but as essential economic infrastructure. The launch of the Uganda Digital Economy Report on Monday this week in…
Uganda’s long-anticipated journey to oil production this week received a major vote of confidence from the country’s top government officials. Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, led a high-powered, two-day supervision tour of the…
Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge digital innovation to drive its national development agenda. This was the central message delivered by the State Minister for National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabbyanga, who attended the influential Mobile World Congress (MWC)…
Uganda has embarked on a decisive path toward a fully digital economy with the launch of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30). Unveiled at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Kampala,…
Mobile Money has transformed Uganda’s financial landscape, but with convenience comes complexity. As mobile money platforms become central to the economy, the battle against fraud intensifies. This challenge is front and center during this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to achieve…
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to empower the nation’s youth with the graduation of 103 youth from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative. The graduation, held on Friday, at…
In a decisive move to create a digitally unified East Africa, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, recently chaired a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brought together senior ICT officials…
Uganda is strategically advancing its position as a digital innovation hub in Africa by participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). A delegation from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, led by Dr. Aminah…
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced its intention to conduct a full-scale investigation into all software systems procured by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance. The decision follows a damning revelation that multiple government agencies have…
In a powerful declaration that will reshape the country’s digital landscape, MTN Uganda has unveiled its strategic evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider to a fully-fledged TechCo. This bold transformation, unveiled by Ibrahim Senyonga, MTN Uganda’s General Manager for Enterprise…
In a critical move to bridge the communication gap between government and citizens in this digital age, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in a groundbreaking partnership with DStv Uganda (MultiChoice Uganda), on Friday successfully graduated over 200 Government of…
The Annual Sector Performance Review Retreat, held on June 17, 2025, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, marked a significant milestone in Uganda’s journey towards digital transformation. The retreat, officially opened by the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT),…
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched a Business Matching Platform, known as BizLink, to connect Ugandan ICT professionals and companies with international counterparts. This platform is designed to…
MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Uganda’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships and technological innovation. The company, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, hosted the MTN ICT Government Round Table at the Sheraton Kampala…