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ICT

Ministry in partnership with MTN Uganda launch the second phase of MTN ACE Program

Jun 20, 2024

MTN is collaborating with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, the National ICT Innovation Hub, Centenary Technology Services, Refactory, MUBS Entrepreneurship Innovation and Incubation Centre, an...

Innovation

Paving the way for a Data-driven Future through a National Data Strategy

Jun 19, 2024

Recognizing the transformative potential of data, the Ugandan government, led by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance (MoICT & NG), embarked on developing a...

PDM

PDM gets boost with laptops from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance

May 20, 2024

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has reiterated the Government of Uganda’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development through the transformative power of techno...

Digital Skilling

Refactory Academy Spearheads the Future with the first Uganda Developer Summit

May 8, 2024

The first of its kind, the Uganda Developer Summit (UG DevSummit) will convene the software engineering tech ecosystem to engage, learn and connect. The UG DevSummit aims to catalyse a dynamic tech co...

Innovation

West Nile regional ICT Innovation Hub launched at Muni University

May 6, 2024

Government of Uganda through the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance has launched the West Nile regional ICT Innovation Hub at Muni University in Arua city.

The launch that was presided over by the...

ICT

PS, Ministry of ICT & National Guidance conducts review meeting for Local Government Digital Transformation Progress

Apr 14, 2024

In a recent meeting convened by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the Local Government IT Officers Association (LGITOA) on April 11, 2024, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Zawedde, apprecia...

Innovation

Uganda launches Online Business Registration System to transform business registration

Apr 8, 2024

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and National Guidance (MoICT&NG) is proud to announce the launch of the Online Business Registration System (OBRS), www.obrs.ursb.go.ug, developed...

Innovation

Ministry launches the Soroti University ICT Innovation Hub to boost Uganda’s Digital and Economic Transformation

Mar 28, 2024

• The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance’s National Innovation Initiative Support Program (NIISP) has launched the Soroti University ICT Innovation Hub to facilitate the growth of an ICT innovation...

ICT

Uganda’s fight against Youth Unemployment gets boost with revamp of National Innovation Hub

Mar 28, 2024

In a move signaling a new era in Uganda’s commitment to digital innovation and youth empowerment, the revamped National Innovation Hub was officially launched today at the Uganda Institute of Informat...

Partnerships

Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT and ISO Director Tip Uganda’s Government Communicators

Mar 26, 2024

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in collaboration with the Internal Security Organization (ISO), is pioneering initiatives to refine the approach to government communication in Uganda. This...