It is in NITA-U’s interest that IT skills in the country are improved to support the many ICT programs government is setting up and also having the capacity in the new global technology era.
The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U) offers free wireless internet as well as access to e-Government services between 6:00pm and 6:00am during weekdays and Saturday 3pm to Monday 6am.
How to access the WiFi (MYUG) For access to the service look out for hotspots broadcasting MYUG You can then login using Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Instagram.
As Uganda moves in to the e-government era, there is need to secure transfer of information for citizens, public and private sectors.
NITA-U had put in place the Information security framework to provide Government with the necessary process, policies, standards and guideline to help in Information Assurance.
In 2012, Cabinet approved the Strategy for Rationalization of Information Technology (IT) Services; with five Strategies, whose objective, among others is to
standardize, streamline and harmonize the acquisition, deployment and disposal of IT services in Government to eliminate duplication; enhance information sharing and interoperability of e-government applications.
