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27 October 2026, 10:44 am
Oyam Families Told to Balance Technology and Family Life.
By Solomon Okello Oyam – Uganda Oyam Families Told to Balance Technology and Family Life. The Parish Priest of Anyeke Catholic Parish, Rev. Fr Pascal Moses Omara, has urged families to use mobile phones, especially the internet, responsibly in order…
13 October 2026, 6:29 pm
Government yakwongera amanyi mukufukirira mu budde by’ekyeya
Bya Nsubuga JohnOlukiiko lwaba Minister olw’omulundi ogwe kkumi n’ebbiri olwatudde mu State House lulina ensonga ezenjawulo zebakanyizako nga muno ensonga ey’okumwanjo mwabaddemu ekya government nga eyitta MU ministry yebyobulimi,obulungi nobuvubbi ,basazewo okwongera amanyi mu kufukirira ebilime naddala Ku balami abalina…
9 October 2026, 9:46 pm
Angagura graduates urged to turn digital skills into jobs and businesses
By Ekel Bonny Daniel A total of 208 graduates of the MTN Foundation digital skills programme in Angagura have been urged to use their knowledge to create jobs, start businesses and promote digital literacy in their communities, supporting youth empowerment…
28 September 2026, 5:15 pm
MTN Uganda Foundation Opens ICT Hub to Boost Digital Skills in Palabek
by otim moses The MTN Uganda Foundation has handed over an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hub to Palabek Refugee Settlement in Lamwo District, aimed at expanding access to digital services, technology and skills among young people.The facility was handed…
14 April 2026, 12:37 pm
Uganda to launch National IP Peering Exchange to cut internet costs
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U), in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has officially announced the upcoming launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX). This was confirmed by the Minister of ICT…
9 April 2026, 11:52 am
TikTok scrolling at workplace is killing productivity among young professionals
By Byamukama Alozious Over the past decade, Uganda has witnessed a steady rise in social media use, with platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram shaping communication, business, and public discourse. But it is TikTok that has most profoundly altered not…
28 October 2025, 3:04 pm
Cybersecurity awareness month comes to a close: A call to action for digital saf…
By Byamukama Alozious As October Cybersecurity Awareness month comes nearly to an end, stakeholders in Uganda’s financial sector, government, and public are reflecting on the importance of online safety and security. Milima Security, a leading cybersecurity firm, recently hosted a…
1 October 2025, 4:58 pm
Uganda police unveil AI-powered chatbot to enhance community service
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Police Force has launched an innovative AI-powered chatbot to enhance community service and provide professional responses to the public. Developed by the police’s Directorate of ICT, the chatbot is designed to interact with citizens, offering…
28 July 2025, 9:34 am
AFIC leads the way: Harnessing AI for journalism in Uganda
By Laila Ndagire The Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) recently hosted a stakeholders’ engagement at Protea Hotel in Kampala on July 23, 2025. The event brought together key players from the journalism industry, media regulatory bodies, civil society organisations,…
3 June 2025, 7:28 pm
Fair Digital Kazi: How Uganda’s digital economy can ensure workers’ rights
By Laila Ndagire As Uganda’s digital labour platforms continue to expand since 2015. Research conducted by International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Makerere University in 2024 reveals that approximately 18 platforms, both international and local operate in the country. Urban centres…