January 25
Uganda: The Role of Technology in Bringing Banking Closer
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January 21
Uganda: The ITTaskforce Behind the Bitchat Block - Uganda's Homegrown Cyber Defense Triumphs
The successful neutralisation of the Bitchat messaging platform during Uganda's recent national elections marks a significant moment for the country's technological defense… Read more »
January 20
Uganda: Internet Shutdown Reunited Families, Says Mufti Mubaje
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has praised the government's efforts to regulate social media, highlighting the unintended benefits of the temporary internet… Read more »
January 19
Uganda: Govt Maintains Social Media Restrictions
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said that although public internet access has been fully restored across the country, restrictions on social media and over-the-top… Read more »
January 13
Uganda: Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 Closes With Strong Focus On Mental Wellness and Digital Skills
The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF) has successfully concluded the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 at Hormisdallen School, Gayaza Campus, with MTN Mobile Money… Read more »
Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown
The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »
January 12
Uganda: MTN Momo Backs Ekisaakaate 2026 With Ugx 80 Million to Promote Mental Wellness and Youth Empowerment
The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF) has successfully concluded the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 at Hormisdallen School, Gayaza Campus, with MTN Mobile Money… Read more »
January 09
Uganda: Zte Uganda Brings the Blade A36 - Affordable Innovation for Every Ugandan
ZTE, a global leader in telecommunications and mobile technology, continues to strengthen its footprint in Uganda with the introduction of the ZTE Blade A36, a feature-packed… Read more »
January 08
Uganda: Govt Hands Laptops to 176 District Communicators to Strengthen Grassroots Information Flow
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has handed over laptops to 176 District Communication Officers in a move aimed at strengthening government information dissemination and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Over UPDF Impersonation, Inciting Tiktok Video
Security agencies have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of impersonating a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and making inciting statements in a video circulated on… Read more »
January 06
Uganda: UCC Reaffirms Professionalism and Readiness to Respond to Any Internet Disruptions
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has reiterated the Commission's commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and responsible… Read more »
Uganda: UCC Denies Plans to Shut Down Internet Ahead of Polls - Nyombi
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to shut down internet services during the… Read more »
January 03
Uganda: Viral 'UCC Shutdown' Notice Is Fake, Commission Confirms
A notice circulating on social media claiming to be a Public Notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announcing the suspension of internet services, mobile money,… Read more »
January 01
Uganda: How Digital Literacy Is Leveling the Field for the Visually Impaired in Uganda
The digital age promises unprecedented access and opportunity, yet for many visually impaired individuals, the gap between potential and reality remains wide. Read more »
December 31, 2025
Uganda: UCC Urges Youth to Innovate Beyond Technology to Tackle Unemployment
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has called on young people to innovate beyond technology, emphasizing that creativity and ideas are critical in addressing unemployment… Read more »
December 25, 2025
Uganda: A High Rollers' Affairs At One Man One Bottle With Don Julio
When TikTokers casually remark that "nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party," the statement can sound exaggerated. Read more »
December 20, 2025
Uganda: Fact Check - Ai-Generated Video of Uganda's First Lady Debunked
A video circulating on social media purporting to show Uganda's First Lady, Janet Museveni, urging citizens not to vote for her husband, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Uganda: Ugandan Innovators Push Ai, Vr, Emerging Tech Into the Mainstream
Uganda's technology ecosystem is quietly but steadily redefining what innovation looks like in East Africa. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Momo Hands Over Refreshed Lira Main Market in Push for Cashless Trade
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has formally commissioned and handed over the newly refreshed Lira Main Market to Lira City leadership, concluding a partnership intended to improve… Read more »
Uganda: MTN Momo, URA Deepen Digital Tax Payments to Ease Compliance for Ugandans
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has unveiled major enhancements to tax and government payment services on the MTN MoMo… Read more »
December 18, 2025
Uganda: Nita-U, Pdpo Train Communicators to Strengthen Uganda's Digital Safety
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), held a high-level engagement for over 20 professional… Read more »
December 11, 2025
South Africa: Kayoola E-Coach Reaches Cape Town After 7,125km Expedition As MTN Showcases Smart Mobility Tech
Uganda has celebrated a historic technological milestone after the Made-in-Uganda Kayoola E-Coach completed the first leg of the Pearl to Cape Electric Expedition 2025, arriving in… Read more »
December 09, 2025
Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech Fellowship in Uganda to Support Young Digital Innovators
Airtel Africa Foundation, the charitable arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship in Uganda--an initiative aimed at empowering the next… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Uganda: Ugandan Businesses Must Embrace Artificial Intelligence Now - Experts Warn
Ugandan businesses have been issued a stark imperative: adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) without delay to safeguard revenue streams, amplify productivity, and secure enduring… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches Nationwide Recruitment Drive for Cyber War Fighters
Uganda has moved to intensify its national cyber-defense capabilities with the launch of Operation Cyber Digital Shield, a countrywide recruitment drive aimed at building a formal… Read more »
