On a bright Tuesday morning at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Kampala, a quiet but powerful shift unfolded, one that could shape the digital destiny of Uganda’s young population….
Piracy and Intellectual Property theft have long plagued Uganda’s creative sector, robbing musicians, filmmakers, producers and innovators of both recognition and income. But government agencies, industry leaders and artistes themselves are now pushing harder than ever to safeguard creative work, urging Ugandans to value Intellectual Property (IP) as a cornerstone of economic growth. Speaking on the latest episode of the The Ugandan Podcast Season 4 organized by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, Shirley Gladys Nakyejwe, an Intellectual Property Management Specialist at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, emphasized the importance of building…
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Mr. Jimmy Douglas Mugerwa and Dr. Aminah Zawedde have been reappointed to the dfcu Limited Board of Directors after being seconded by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting that was held last week at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Mr Mugerwa will serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors while Dr Zawedde will serve as a Non- Executive Director on the dfcu Limited Board, the holding company of dfcu Bank. The two were bound to retire from the Board but offered themselves for re- election. Mugerwa is the founder and Chief Exective Officer of Zoramu Consulting Group Ltd, a senior…
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First of all, tell us about yourself. Who is Dr. Amina Zawedde? How do you describe yourself? I hold a PhD in Computer Science (from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), and an MSc. Computer Science (Makerere University), a PGDip in Educational Technologies (University of Cape Town, South Africa), PGD in Education (IUIU) and a BSc. (Statistics and Economics) (Makerere University, Uganda). I am passionate about embracing digital transformation to improve business models, and service delivery and transform people’s lives. In all I do, I aim to provide strategic and technical leadership on how various sectors can leverage innovation…
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Huawei Uganda in collaboration with 360 Mentor Africa, hosted a session on Twitter spaces discussing the importance of Cyber Security. Over 850 people logged on to listen to an informed panel of industry shapers and representatives of decision-making bodies in government. Dr. Aminah Zawedde (Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance), Engineer Irene Sewankambo (Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission), Arnold Mangeni (Director of Information Security at NITA- U), Noah Baalessanvu, (Head of Technology CryptoSavannah), Emmanuel Chagara (CEO Milima Security), Priscilla Mutebi (Head of Legal and Data Protection Officer, Huawei Uganda) and Host of 360 Mentor, Robert…
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Patrick Masambu has been re-appointed Director General of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organisation (ITSO). Masambu was first elected in the position in October 2016 at the organization’s Assembly of Parties meeting held in Washington, D.C. “I’m beyond honored to have been re-elected for another term as the Director General of ITSO. I would like to thank @MoICT_Ug @UgandaMFA @UgaEmbaWashDC @UCC_Official for all their support! Looking forward to all the great work ahead of us,” announced excited Masambu on his socials. Up to the time of assuming his new role on 18th July, 2017, Masambu served as the Deputy Director General…
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The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech) that will herald cooperation in creating growth opportunities for Uganda’s youthful population. Technology is as an essential tool in promoting competitiveness, job creation, sustainable development, and overall poverty reduction. It has the potential to transform business and government – driving entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth and breaking down barriers of distance and cost in the delivery of services. It is in appreciation of this truth that the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance has partnered with the digitization experts – Cente-Tech….
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The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Cente-Tech, the ICT wing of Centenary Group, together with The Innovation Village have embarked on discussions aimed at boosting the IT sector which will lead to socio-economic development in turn. The discussions involved Cente-Tech acting CEO Dr Grace Ssekakubo and Chief Technology Officer -CTO Peter Kahiigi and the ICT Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde who later on, met with the CEO The Innovation Village, Japheth Kawanguzi. Ssekakubo said Cente Tech provides holistic technology solutions and delivers innovation that matters to enable and inspire growth. “We seek partnership to support Government of Uganda in…
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Minister of State for ICT Joyce Ssebugwawo, has announced the appointment of a Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) and Innovation Council. The first of its kind in Uganda, the council will be work with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to formulate strategies for creating jobs for the youth through ICT outsourcing and Innovation; and prescribe regulatory frameworks/reforms and projects relevant to the growth of the BPO and Innovation industry. The council will also identify, support and scale up breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovations. Led by the globally celebrated ICT expert, Professor William Bazeyo, the council includes distinguished ICT professionals…
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Cabinet has approved the procurement of 18 million doses of Astra Zeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute in India which will be used to vaccinate persons from the age of 50 years and above, persons with underlying health complications, health workers, security personnel, teachers, among other essential workers. According to a statement from the Ministry ICT and National Guidance, “Each eligible individual will receive two doses separated by 28 days and each dose costs US$7, which amounts to 14 per person.” “The COVAX facility managed by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) has communicated to Government of Uganda,…
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