In an effort to strengthen Uganda’s digital resilience and fight cybercrime, the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance in Uganda and the Government of Estonia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
According to Dr. Amina Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, the partnership was announced during a visit by a group of Estonian officials to the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa. It is a step in Uganda’s journey towards a safe and prosperous digital economy.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, praised Estonia’s well-known cyber security know-how as a valuable addition to Uganda’s digital transformation plan.
“Uganda’s partnership with Estonia marks a milestone in our efforts to safeguard our digital infrastructure and advance our digitization agenda,” stated Dr. Zawedde.
“Estonia’s invaluable experience and proficiency in cyber security will undoubtedly bolster our capabilities in combating cyber threats and fostering a secure digital ecosystem,” she said.
Led by Director General Kair-Saar of the Department of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, the Estonian delegation reaffirmed their steadfast support for Uganda’s efforts to strengthen its cyber security posture.
“Estonia is committed to standing shoulder to shoulder with Uganda in its quest for a resilient digital ecosystem,” stated Saar.
“Through collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange, we aim to empower Uganda to effectively mitigate cyber risks and harness the full potential of digital technologies.”
Honorary Consul Girisch Nair of the Republic of Estonia underlined the need of global collaboration in combating the worldwide menace of cybercrime.
“The partnership between Uganda and Estonia exemplifies the power of collaboration in tackling the pervasive threat of cybercrime,” Nair said.
“By joining forces, we can collectively strengthen our defences and safeguard the digital future of our nations.”
