This account is managed by @GCICUganda to support Science, Technology & Innovation communications in Uganda.

Uganda
Joined November 2021
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Our Regulation and Compliance team concluded a successful awareness training mission on cyber laws and security across Jinja, Mbale, and Tororo. The mission focused on three strategic areas: 📌Institutional Sensitization: Educated key government bodies including High Courts, Local Governments, and Prisons on cyber laws and cybersecurity. 📌Standards & Certification: Conducted compliance assessments and IT certifications for private service providers to ensure adherence to national standards. 📌Legal & Academic Engagement: Hosted sessions at the Law Development Centre (LDC) Mbale on AI ethics, digital footprint management, and the legal implications of computer misuse. As digital transformation accelerates, building a secure, informed, and compliant ecosystem is no longer optional. We remain dedicated to empowering our stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the digital space safely, responsibly, and with confidence. #NITAU #DigitizeUG
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VIDEO: As we move more services online, the risks evolve alongside the opportunities. Today, we sit down with Sengendo Dida (Consumer Affairs Officer, @NITAUganda1 ) to discuss the vital role of IT Consumer Protection. If you’ve ever wondered how @NITAUganda1 holds service providers accountable or what steps to take when a digital transaction goes wrong, this video is for you. Dida breaks down: 📌The step-by-step process for filing a complaint. 📌Red flags to watch for when using e-services. 📌How NITA-U monitors providers to ensure fairness and transparency. Don't be left in the dark, watch the video below and stay protected! #ITConsumerProtection #NITAU @NITAUgandaED @MoICT_Ug @GCIC_Tech @ucpaUG
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To accelerate ICT job creation for the youth, @GovUganda has supported over 8 innovation hubs nationwide, subsidised bandwidth for BPOs, and enabled local assembly of SIMI mobile phones in Namanve. These strategic interventions are driving growth in the ICT sector and expanding employment opportunities for young people. #OpenGovUg
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Under the Local Digital Content agenda, @GovUganda is advancing the promotion of Ugandan-made digital products and platforms. To date, Orion TVs are now being produced locally, while Ugandan-developed apps and digital platforms continue to receive support, strengthening the country’s footprint & competitiveness in the digital space. #OpenGovUg
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Obugalo banange @KiiraMotors!! 🗺️ 7,125km from Kampala to Cape Town. One Made-in-Uganda electric bus. 📊 Proven world-class performance at 0.83 kWh/km, 3,240kg CO₂ avoided—powering clean regional travel, 🤝 cross-border connectivity, and people-to-people movement. 🌍 The Kayoola E-Coach moved freely across AfCFTA states as a tradable African good, 📈 expanded market access for African manufacturers, 🤝 secured a landmark 450 e-bus deal, and proved intra-African trade and harmonized operations at scale. When a system begins producing its own data, capital, and contracts, external narration becomes a lagging indicator. Uganda and Africa have crossed that point. We scale.
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Today, @NITA_Uganda and the @pdpoUG engaged professional associations at Next Media Park on data protection & cybersecurity under the #BeeraKuGuard campaign. The discussion focused on privacy, responsible data management, and cybersecurity best practices in today’s evolving digital workplace. We are encouraged by the meaningful exchanges as we continue to champion responsible and secure use of data. #BeeraKuGuard
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Congratulations 🎊🎉 @KiiraMotors!! #OpenGovUg
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Great afternoon at the #StanbicOngeaDigitalSummit25 where @NITAUgandaED unpacked “The Cost of Data: Connectivity & Inclusion.” He spotlighted NBI expansion, shared infrastructure & empowering Uganda’s creators to thrive in the digital economy. #DigitizeUG
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Kira Motors concluded its first deal under the African Electric Expedition, securing the sale of 450 electric buses and 75 chargers. The agreement was sealed at Johannesburg University, focusing on science, technology and innovation knowledge transfer, with the presence of Uganda’s Ambassador to Pretoria and officials from the STI Secretariat. This marks a major step toward the target of selling 1,000 Made-in-Uganda electric buses, each delivering up to 500km per charge. #OpenGovUg @KiiraMotors @STIsecretariat @MoICT_Ug @UgandaMFA
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The internet will not be shut down during next year’s general election. #GCICMediaReview
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After 15 days on the road, the Kayoola Electric Bus, produced by Kiira Motors Corporation in Jinja, Uganda, has reached South Africa, ahead of its marketing trip to Cape Town.
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Today, NITA-U, the Office of the President and the @MoICT_Ug launched the extension of NBI Phase V to Kanungu District. 
The project was officiated by H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, and @NITAUgandaED Dr. Hatwib Mugasa.
#NBIKanungu #NITAU
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Day 3 and the final leg of the benchmarking visit to NITA-U by delegates from the ICT Commission of Tanzania saw them learn where homegrown digital solutions are nurtured at the @innovationhubug #DigitalTransformation #EAC #NITAU
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NITA-U, in partnership with technology company AlphaX has today unveiled a new smart innovation, the UGOV application at a workshop which included representatives from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). #UGOV #DigitalTransformation #NITAU
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The Ugandan government has unveiled plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence powered drones (unarmed aerial vehicles) along its porous border points in a move aimed at curbing illegal cross-border activities. #GCICMediaReview
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The Commissioner for Information Dissemination in the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Moses Watasa, has urged universities to reorient their teaching approaches towards hands-on and innovation-driven learning to prepare students for the fast-changing digital economy.   #GCICMediaReview
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The @WorldBank has today visited the @NITAUganda1 Data Center as part of its regular mission activities under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP–GovNet). The visit highlighted planned upgrades to the National Data Center to enhance cloud infrastructure, data capacity & system efficiency. The team also visited the @pdpoUG, which is in the advanced stages of attaining independence; a key milestone in strengthening data privacy and regulatory oversight in Uganda. Great appreciation to our partner implementers and the @MoICT_Ug for their continued support as we advance the implementation of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP–GovNet). #DigitizeUG #UDAPGovNet #PoweredByNITAU
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@NITAUganda1 has today hosted the UGPass Technical Workshop at the @GoldenTulipKla, bringing together IT Managers from MDAs and private sector entities to strengthen understanding and adoption of UGPass, Uganda’s Single Sign-On platform. Officiated by our Director Research, Planning and Development, Gloria Katuuku, who represented the Executive Director, the workshop highlighted how UGPass simplifies access to multiple e-government services using one trusted digital identity enhancing convenience, security, and interoperability across government systems. #UGPass #DigitizeUG #PoweredByNITAU
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Today on #CyberSecurityTips, our legal expert @Muchakaze breaks down simple, practical steps you can take to stay on the right side of cyber laws. 👇 #BeeraKuGuard #DigitizeUG #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Understanding Copyright - Episode 1 Did you know? Using someone’s work for commercial gain without their permission is a violation of copyright law. Find out why #copywrite matters and how to stay compliant. #Copyright #Protectingcontentcreators #RespectCreativity #CopyrightAwareness @UCC_ED @ConsumerUCC @UgandaFilm @bbossa @MoICT_Ug @UgCERT
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