Uganda Opens A Cutting-Edge Deep Tech Facility to Foster Creativity
The Uganda Deep Tech Centre of Excellence was formally opened in Namanve by the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Secretariat in partnership with Future Lab, the Research to Industry Centre of Excellence, the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, and the National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation Skills Enhancement Project (NSTEI-SEP).
Boda Boda Introduces a Nationwide App to Link Riders and Travelers
In an effort to increase the efficiency of the sector, boda boda operators nationwide have released a new union app that links passengers and travelers.
Reasonably Priced Asset Financing Powers 4G And 5G Connectivity
Affordable asset finance options that enable millions of people to purchase 4G and 5G-enabled smart devices are propelling Uganda’s digital transformation. These programs are enabling Ugandans to fully engage in the expanding digital economy by removing financial barriers to buying cutting-edge cellphones. The expensive cost of compatible devices has been a big barrier for many, […]
UCC Releases Updated Instructions for Replacing Sim Cards
In order to solve the difficulties that telecom operators and consumers encounter when it comes to SIM card replacement, registration, and upgrading, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has implemented new policies.
The Consumer Protection Portal Is Launched by Nita-U To Protect It Users
Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, the State Minister for ICT, recently introduced the NITA-U Consumer Protection Portal, a platform created to safeguard IT consumers’ rights while encouraging openness and a just IT market.
Uganda’s Audacious Transition to A Cashless Economy
This ambitious project aims to increase financial inclusiveness nationwide, fight corruption, and improve efficiency.
President Museveni Launches Phase V of National Backbone Infrastructure
This phase will connect 63 additional districts and 2,800 new locations, including schools, hospitals, and community centers, while expanding Wi-Fi access to 1,754 locations.
The Government to Provide Every Sub-County with High-Speed Internet
According to Baryomunsi, the government would use the $150 million to connect all sub-counties to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI), going beyond its ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and district offices.
57% Of the National Backbone Infrastructure Project Is Finished, According To NITA-U
57% of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) project is finished, according to the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U), which is in charge of leading the nation’s ICT infrastructure development.
UICT Opens State-Of-The-Art Augmented and Virtual Reality Laboratories
The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has formally opened its Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) lab, marking a revolutionary step toward modernizing education and giving students skills they may use in the future.