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Govt urged to address digital divide

Barbra Anyait | January 30, 2024

The government has been asked to collaborate with internet service providers to address the digital divide by bringing high-speed internet access to underserved communities in the country. This follows a report indicating that many women leaders at the local level still lack the necessary skills and knowledge to fully harness […]

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ICT ministry seeks Shs180 billion to fully implement digital transformation programme

Prossy Kisakye | January 16, 2024

The Ministry of ICT is seeking over Shs180 billion to fully implement the planned outlook of the digital transformation programme in the country. According to the chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on ICT, Mr Moses Magogo, the program aims at increasing ICT penetration and use of ICT services for social and […]

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Govt slashes cost of internet by half

Juliet Nalwooga | August 1, 2023

Government has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of internet in a bid to promote the inclusive use of digital services by all groups of people. While addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said the reduction in […]

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MPs call for laws to protect children online

Prossy Kisakye | June 16, 2023

As Uganda joins the rest of the continent to commemorate the Day of the African Child today, Members of Parliament have implored government to review and enact laws aimed at strengthening the protection of children on the internet amidst the increasing cases of cybercrimes in Uganda. The day is being […]