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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...

Projects

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...

Innovation

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...

Innovation

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...

Innovation

Mastercard and Uganda’s Ministry of ICT & National Guidance Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Uganda

Feb 20, 2024

Mastercard and the Uganda Ministry of ICT & National Guidance have signed an MoU that will support the implementation of the ‘Digital Uganda Vision.’
The MoU will accelerate the adoption of digital s...

Innovation

Advancements and Milestones Unveiled in 2nd Joint Coordination Committee Meeting for UJ-CONNECT

Feb 9, 2024

The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), convened the second Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for the UJ-Connect Proj...

ICT

Celebrating Excellence

Oct 18, 2023

On Friday 13th October 2023, The African Leadership University (ALU) celebrated the 1st convocation of the Public Sector Fellowship in a ceremony held in the vibrant city of Kigali. The ceremony was a...