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Uganda and DRC Deepen Digital and Regional Cooperation

May 12, 2026
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have strengthened bilateral relations following the successful conclusion of the 9th Uganda–DRC Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) held in Kampala from 8th to...
Communication

Uganda Begins a New Chapter as President Museveni Takes Oath for 2026–2031 Term

May 12, 2026
Uganda ushered in a new chapter in its leadership journey on 12th May 2026 as H.E. Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was officially sworn in as President of the Republic of Uganda for the 2026–2031 t...
National Guidance

National Guidance Book Published to Boost Civic Awareness

May 11, 2026
The Department of National Guidance at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has formally finalised the writing and publishing of a book titled “National Symbols and Duties of a Citizen, Volume 1....
Communication

Ministry Reviews 5-Year Performance on Uganda’s Digital Transformation Journey

May 9, 2026
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, together with its agencies and the Parliamentary Committee on ICT and National Guidance, held an engagement to present the sector’s five-year performance rep...
Media

UBC Launches Totore FM 90.0 to Amplify Karamoja’s Voice

May 9, 2026
On 7th May 2026, the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) launched Totore FM 90.0 in Moroto District, marking a major step in expanding access to information and community broadcasting across the Kar...
Infrastructure

Kampala Begins Shift to Underground Fibre

May 6, 2026
The Data Networks Department at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has completed a two-day exercise to monitor the relocation of aerial fibre cables to underground ducts across selected roads i...
Communication

Preparations In High Gear for President Museveni’s Swearing-In Ceremony

May 5, 2026
His Excellency, Rtd. General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda, is set to be sworn in for a 7th term in office on the 12th of May, 2026, in a colourful function at Kololo...
Innovation

Uganda Prepares to Host the Digital Government Africa Summit 2026

May 5, 2026
At a press conference held today, May 5, 2026, at the Uganda Media Center in Kampala, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, together with the Minister of State for National...
Media

Uganda Marks World Press Freedom Day 2026

May 3, 2026
Uganda marked World Press Freedom Day 2026 at the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Grounds, bringing together journalists, regulators, and media stakeholders to highlight the press's role in soci...
Communication

Connected Africa Summit 2026

Apr 30, 2026
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance participated in the 15th Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, joining ministers and senior officials from more than 30 countries to advance the next phase...