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National focuses exclusively on news and updates related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within Uganda, with a special emphasis on government initiatives and policies.
This category covers digital infrastructure projects, government ICT policies, cybersecurity measures, e-governance, development of technology in public services, nationwide internet access projects, digital literacy programs, and technology partnerships, among others. It also features an analysis of the impact of ICT policies on businesses and citizens, interviews with key government officials, and coverage of major ICT events and conferences within the country.
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Roke Telkom, USAID Partner to Expand Internet to Rural Areas
The U.S. government through USAID joined Roke Telkom today and officially launched a new telecommunications site in Yumbe, Uganda. The…
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The National Budget FY 24/25 Towards Science, Technology and Innovation
Every year when the Ministry of Finance reads the National Budget, experts come together after the reading to dissect and…
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Government Pledges UGX32.5bn for Completion of Kiira Motors’ Industrial Plant
The government has earmarked Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) as a key catalyst for the qualitative leap to achieve tenfold…
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Ugandan Students Win Huawei ICT Global Competition in China
ICT students from Gulu and Muni University have won the 2023/24 grand prize at the 8th annual Huawei ICT Global…
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NITA-U’s UGPass Project Wins WSIS Award in Geneva
UGPass an initiative led by the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has been honored with the WSIS Digital Service…
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EY Analysis: Impact of Proposed Tax Amendment Bills on the Fintech Sector
In March 2024, the government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development presented a national budget totaling UGX58.34…
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OP-ED: Submarine Cables and the East African Internet — what’s the story?
The past three months have witnessed several submarine cable interruptions across the African continent, resulting in the degradation of users’…
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Ministry of ICT Launch The West Nile ICT Innovation Hub at Muni University
Two weeks after launching the Soroti University ICT Innovation Hub, the government through the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance…
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Huawei Launches Innovative SME Digitalization Program in Uganda
Huawei Technologies Uganda Co. Ltd on Thursday held its Huawei Cloud Enterprise Innovation and SME Summit at the Kampala Sheraton…
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Rt. Robinah Nabbanja Launches Huawei’s DigiTruck Project in Kakumiro
Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja over the weekend launched Huawei’s DigiTruck Project in her home district of Kakumiro calling…
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