Overview of NITA-U Newsletter Volume 1
The inaugural edition of the Inside NITA-U Newsletter highlights Uganda’s strides in digital transformation under the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U). Key initiatives include:
Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GovNet): Expanding internet access, e-government services, and digital skills in underserved and refugee-hosting communities through regional leadership engagements.
- Infrastructure Development: Launch of Phase 5 of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI), adding 5,845 km of fiber optic cable to enhance connectivity.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with Presight AI to boost cybersecurity and smart governance, and leadership in ethical AI at the Africa AI Summit 2025.
- Capacity Building: Cybersecurity training for UPDF personnel and onboarding of government agencies to UGPass for secure digital identity.
Youth Empowerment: Welcoming the 2025 internship cohort to nurture Uganda’s next-generation tech talent.
The newsletter underscores NITA-U’s commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration in driving Uganda’s digital future.
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