In a captivating and highly competitive final match held at the Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), MTN Uganda emerged victorious against Huawei, the Tournament organizer, with a nail-biting 2-1 win yesterday 25th July 2024. The MTN Uganda team celebrate, moments after receiving the Huawei ICT Innovation Tournament Champions Trophy Yesterday, July 25, 2024, saw MTN […]
Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) in Kampala on September 11-12, 2024. Organized in partnership with Uganda’s chapter of the Internet Society, the forum will focus on “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future for East Africa.” Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues […]
The 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF), scheduled for September 11-12 in Kampala, Uganda, aims to establish a multistakeholder platform addressing key issues in Internet governance. Under the theme “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future for East Africa,” the forum seeks to foster collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and academia to promote innovation, […]
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the government’s agency in charge of licensing, monitoring, and regulating communications across the country, announced the crackdown through a statement yesterday 10th July 2024 Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) executive director Nyombi Thembo. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which oversees licensing, monitoring, and regulating communications nationwide, declared an enforcement action, according […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with a Huawei delegation to discuss a Digital Village Prototype in Uganda. This project will feature a network tower, a solar power station with Huawei’s Digital Power Micro-Grid Solution, and smart classroom equipment. Mr. Hover Gao, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted its goal to transform rural communities through digital […]
The Digital Transformation Roadmap of Uganda, developed by the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, UNDP Uganda, and Centenary Technology Services, was praised by ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin at the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators. This roadmap, aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040, focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure, expanding digital services, ensuring cybersecurity, promoting digital […]
Rose Mary Kisembo, Executive Director of NIRA, announced plans to incorporate iris scans for biometric data in national ID registrations due to issues with fingerprint requirements. NIRA also utilizes facial recognition technology for data capture, addressing concerns raised in the Auditor General’s 2022/23 report before a parliamentary committee. The National Identification Registrations Authority (NIRA) will […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has introduced a new digital information and surveillance system in Kabale district. The goal is to ensure that there is enough nutritious food available and that it is produced efficiently during the launch held at the district headquarters in Makanga, Central Division of Kabale Municipality […]
Three innovative startups from Uganda have signed groundbreaking partnerships with leading Asian tech companies at Gitex Africa 2024 in Morocco Marrakech. These agreements signify a significant advancement for Uganda’s tech ecosystem and highlight Africa’s growing influence in the global tech arena 3 Ugandan Startups Sign Partnerships with Asian Tech Giants at Gitex Africa 2024 In […]
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni has been named one of the world’s top 31 Emerging Space Leaders by the International Aeronautical Federation (IAF) and will travel to Milan, Italy in October 2024 to participate in the 75th International Astronautical Congress and have the opportunity to extend their network, gain knowledge, and meet space experts. The […]
