- High-speed National Backbone fibre reaches Kanungu district as Uganda’s digital revolution goes nationwide
The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U)
As we all know, NITA-U is at the forefront of transforming the livelihood and well-being of Ugandans through the use of ICT to enhance the delivery of public services to our citizens
First and foremost, I would like to thank the appointing authority, HE the President of Uganda, the Cabinet Minister, State Minister & Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance and the Board of NITA-U for entrusting me with the responsibility to steer NITA-U at the helm. I would also like to thank the staff at NITA Uganda and the Ministry of ICT&NG...
Kampala, November 10, 2025: The National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) is hosting a delegation from the Information and Communication Technologies Commission (
Friday, November 28, 2025. Following the announcement made in Lusaka, Zambia, in October 2025, NITA-U has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Africa Brains, the officia
Kampala, 17th October 2025
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni inaugurates Phase 5 of the NBI. The president highlighted that the initiative emphasizes four key sectors aimed at modernizing households and transforming the economy: commercial agriculture, industry, services and information communications technology (ICT).
As part of its efforts to promote Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) welcomed a delegation from G
NITA Uganda is pleased to announce that we have received the prestigious World Summit for Information Society (WSIS) Digital Service Design Award for our digital authenti
The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) on 27th May, 2024 received global recognition by the World Summit for Information Society (WSIS) for it's transformative digital authen
Edmond joins us as the UDAP/GovNet project coordinator.
On 1st November, 2023 NITA- U participated in the 9th Global ICT Leadership Forum in Korea.
U-THINK is a professional think tank that brings together experts from various fields like cybersecurity, law enforcement and financial regulations to share their knowledge and experience in addres
NITA-U has announced a further reduction in the price of internet bandwidth for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) to $35 per Mbps through the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI).
UGANDA AND TANZANIA INTERGRATE NATIONAL ICT BACKBONE INFRASTRACTURE.
Phishing is when criminals use fake emails to lure you into clicking on them and handing over your personal information, or installing malware on your device.
The GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI) measures the key aspects of four GovTech focus areas-supporting core government systems, enhancing service delivery, mainstreaming citizen engagement, and fostering GovTech enablers and assists practitioners in the design of new digital transformation projects.
His Excellence Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially commissioned the Regional ICT Infrastructure and E-Government Services in Gulu City
NITA-U paid a visit to Toro Babies Home in Fort Portal as part of corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)to give back to the community
Hon.Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo - Minister of State for ICT unveils a Greened Transmission Site in Masaka City that transmits connectivity to Government of Uganda agencies within Greater Masaka Region
Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo - Minister of State for ICT inspected the CCTV facility in Masaka CPS.
Hon.Ayebare Margaret Rwebyambu - Woman member of Parliament representing Mbarara district,officialy commissions a Solar Powered Data Transmission Site in Mbarara City.The region has 6 of these inst
Sim4Life is a healthcare simulation space at Mbarara University designed to provide immersive learning experiences for learners and industry professionals and all this success is due to fully conn
Hon. Nelson Nshangabasheija - Chairperson LC5 Kabale District represented Dr.
Johns the Director ICT Kabale University notes that internet connectivity extended to the University has improved research and publications, currently Kabale University ranks 9th on this score
Did you know that Ultra high speed broadband internet at the Katuna one stop border post was installed by
NITA-U through Regional communication infrastructure program #DigitizeUg!!!!
Hon Kabbyanga Godfrey Baluku - As part of Govt's deliberate effort to train & empower youth, internet was extended to Kasese Youth Polytechnic(KYP) started as a Presidential pledge to make vocational skills reach youth, women & vulnerable people to make them employable. #DigitizeUg 📍 Rwenzori Sub-Region #RCIP Commissioning
Hon. Miriam Mukyaye District Woman Representative Mbale notes that #RCIP has extended this Infrastructure to over 70 Government administrative and service units across Bugisu subregion.
Strong Leadership is key in creating sustainable leadership, I'm happy to see Soroti District Leadership actively engaged in IT transformational projects like these
"One hundred government and administrative units in Bunyoro region have been connected to internet facilitates under RCIP (Regional Infrastructure Communication Program).
We are in final stages of Uganda Digital Acceleration Program (UDAP) Approval as Government of Uganda this will consolidate RCIP milestones
NITA-U ED, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa addressing press at Uganda Media Centre about the commissioning of RCIP
The Government of Uganda in 2016 secured financing from the World Bank to implement the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (RCIP).
The NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY – UGANDA (NITA-U) is glad to announce the issuance of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) License to Pos Digicert.
INTRODUCING THE UGANDA NATIONAL CERT.UG/CC CYBERSECURITY KNOWLEDGE SHARING WEBINARS
E-Government Awards 2021 are Back
And nominees for Citizen's Choice Awards..,To vote, Dial *260# and follow prompts
Requirements To Register With Personal Data Protection Office
I would like to thank the Hon. Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Hon.
NITA-U Launches Cyber Security Awareness Campaign
Press Release Nita–U And Office Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions Collaborate In The Fight Against Cybercrime
President's speech on Covid-19 status in Uganda
Uganda National Computer Emergency Response Team &
The NITA Service Desk is the single point of contact for e-Government service delivery to all Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments.
NITA-U is integrating all MDA systems to the UGhub Systems Integration Platform so as to enable seamlessly sharing of data across Government systems in a rational, secure, efficient and sustainable manner.
NITA-U is implementing the Last Mile Connectivity Project under which 732km of fiber optic cable are to be laid to extend the National Data Backbone Infrastructure (NBI)
IT Certification has contributed to enforcing of IT Laws, Regulations and Standards applicable to the IT industry.
A fully fledged IT Service Desk for the Government of Uganda is in place. This is a Single Point of Contact for IT service delivery