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How Technology Can Build Smarter Waste Systems in Uganda

Jun 15, 2026
What happens to Kampala’s waste after it leaves homes, markets, offices and businesses?

This was one of the key questions that guided a high-level government visit to the Buyala Solid Waste Managem...
Media

Uganda Strengthens Digital Trust as PPDA Earns ISO Certification

Jun 13, 2026
Uganda’s digital government agenda has recorded a key milestone following the certification of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) to the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Informati...
Communication

ICT Sector Ushers in New Ministers

Jun 11, 2026
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance on 10th June 2026 officially welcomed its new political leadership during a handover ceremony held at the Ministry Headquarters in Kampala, marking the beginn...
Business Process Outsourcing

Uganda Breaks into the World’s Top 25 Outsourcing Destinations

Jun 8, 2026
Uganda’s ranking as the 24th most competitive outsourcing destination globally out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index is a significant milestone for the country’s Business Pr...
Communication

Building Capacity for Effective Use of Government Public Education Airtime

Jun 5, 2026
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Act, under Licensing Condition No. 5, legally mandates all licensed radio and television stations to allocate a minimum of one hour of free airtime every wee...
Artificial Intelligence

Government of Uganda and UNESCO Validate Uganda’s AI Readiness Report

Jun 4, 2026
On 26th May 2026, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with UNESCO, convened a Validation Workshop for Uganda’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report at Hotel A...
Digital Skilling

Girls and Young Women Gain Digital Skills at AGCCI Coding Camp

May 28, 2026
As the curtains drew on the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI)-Phase IV Coding Camp at Wanyange Girls Secondary School in Jinja on 22nd May 2026, a total of 60 young women and adolescent girls...
Innovation

Call to Ugandan Tech Innovators & Start-ups

May 21, 2026
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG) is mandated to lead the digital transformation of Government services, systems, and institutions. In the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry shall...
Infrastructure

Uganda Clears Starlink for Operations

May 15, 2026
Uganda officially cleared Starlink to begin operations in the country following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational license agreement at State House, Entebbe, on 15th May 2026...
Communication

Recognition of Best Performing Staff of 2025/2026

May 15, 2026
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance recognized outstanding staff members for their contribution to service delivery, innovation, teamwork, and commitment to duty during the Ministry’s Annual Gen...