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A Photo collage of ICT State Minister Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabyanga, Richard Obita, Director of Technical Services at NITA-U and Godfrey Sserwamukoko, Chairperson of the Internet Service Providers Association of Uganda (ISPAU). Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange

Uganda Moves to Localize Data Traffic with Strategic NIPX Launch

Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange. The platform is expected to reduce internet costs, improve speeds, and keep local data
April 17, 2026
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Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, is steering Uganda’s digital transformation by championing affordable connectivity, data-driven governance, and inclusive digital opportunities that empower citizens, strengthen public services, and position the country for a smarter, more connected future.
Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, is steering Uganda’s digital transformation by championing affordable connectivity, data-driven governance, and inclusive digital opportunities that empower citizens, strengthen public services, and position the country for a smarter, more connected future.

Building a Smart, Inclusive and Self-Sustaining Digital Uganda: NITA-U’s Vision with UDAP-GovNet

Uganda’s digital transformation is entering a new phase of acceleration under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project – Government Network (UDAP-GovNet), a flagship national initiative expanding high-speed connectivity across government institutions and underserved
March 4, 2026
(Left-Right): Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC) Director, Moses Kantu Abukutsa; Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC) CEO and Managing Director Chaher Al Taki; the Minster for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi and State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi shake hands after signing an MOU for a joint business venture between the government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC) to jointly run UTCL on 22nd December 2023.

UCC opposes Uganda Telecom private investor’s demands to monopolise govt business

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has opposed the idea of government giving preferential treatment Uganda Telecom in securing government business over other telecoms, warning that it could present a number of challenges to the
June 11, 2024
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Despite presidential directives and a subsequent MoU between the government and Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC), there are last-minute efforts by MOICT Minister, Chris Baryomunsi (left) and the NITA-U Executive Director, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa (right) to hoard some NITA-U assets from the deal. This has caused some friction between NITA-U and the MoICT & NG Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aminah Zawedde who insists the Presidential orders must be observed to the letter.

INVESTIGATION: Uganda Telecom takeover deal brews bitter fight between ICT Ministry and NITA-U officials

The proposal to form a new national telecommunications company was curved out at a high- stakes meeting that was held at State House, Entebbe on Friday 12th, March 2021. The new telecom
April 9, 2024
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