Boeing Eyes Uganda Aviation Industry
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (right) and the Boeing Company team meet at the State House in Entebbe, Uganda.
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Huawei Calls On Developers To Build Native Apps
At the 21st Huawei Analyst Summit, Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu, urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile operating system HarmonyOS.”We call on all app developers and owners in China to join our HarmonyOS-native app ecosystem as soon as possible, and work together to deliver a better experience […]
Kiira Motors Tables Shs524bn 5-Year Investment Budget
Kiira Motors Corporation has presented a Shs524 billion investment budget to the Presidential Affairs Committee of Parliament. The budget proposal was contained in the Ministerial Policy Statement and Budget Estimates for the FY 2024/2025.“We are counting on guidance and support from the government to explore sustainable, timely and innovative funding for the Corporation”, Paul Isaac […]
Huawei Digitruck Fruits in Lango Sub-Region Lauded
Huawei Uganda hosted a graduation ceremony for the 241 beneficiaries of Lango Sub-Region at Boma Grounds in Alebtong District. The Chief Guest of the event was the Government Chief Whip Denis Obua. Other guests included the different local leadership of the Sub-region and the Huawei Deputy Managing Director of Huawei Uganda, Gao Jian.The tech giant […]
Kampala Gets First Electric Motor Bike Charging Station
The Lord Mayor of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Erias Lukwago, on Thursday launched the Electric motor bike charging station at our Lubaga Division office, the first of its kind in Uganda.In an effort to advance the Smart City Agenda, KCCA in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union in Uganda (EU) through the […]
Vice President Lauds ICT Talent Development In The Teso Sub-Region
Huawei Technologies DigiTruck project in Teso Sub-region has equipped over 1000 youth, women, Jua-kalis, local district officers among others with digital skills.The project was launched in the region in October 2023 and was completed in January 2024. The skills acquired will enable them to engage in e-commerce and market their produce.All the 11 districts in […]
Minister Launches 2024 Data Privacy Campaign
The Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, launched the 2024 Data Privacy Campaign during a press conference at Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Tuesday.The one-month-long campaign under the theme “Stop, Think, Own Your Privacy” is aimed at raising awareness and empowering citizens with the knowledge and tools needed to take […]
Museveni Launches The Electronic Investors Protection Portal
President Yoweri Museveni launched the Electronic Investors Protection Portal (EIPP), a digital platform designed to safeguard investment processes in Uganda. The launch held on 13th December 2023 took place at State House, Entebbe.The portal is an initiative of the State House Investors Protection Unit headed by Col. Edith Nakalema. The State House Investors Protection Unit […]
Every Ugandan To Access Internet – Baryomunsi Promises
The Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has promised that Ugandans will soon have access to the internet as a result of a national digitization drive.Baryomunsi’s strong stance is powered by the decision by Parliament to approve a government request to borrow $150 million from the Export-Import Bank of China. The […]
Govt To Borrow $150m For E-Government Infrastructure Upgrade
The government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has told Parliament it needs to borrow $150 million from the Export Import Bank of China.Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on National Economy ministers Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for General Duties, and Chris Baryomunsi, the […]