Uganda: Government Officials Fight Over Internet Deal

Kampala — A simmering feud between Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) and National Information and Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U)has erupted into a fight over a multi-billion government Internet deal after the former asked the latter to stop connecting public offices, including districts.

After losing the deal to UTL, NITA-U officials are fighting back in the face of a presidential directive on the matter.

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