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The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) in collaboration with Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) trained 0ver 50 journalists from print, radio, television and online media houses on cyber security, data protection and privacy. The engagement held at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa will strengthen media capacity in reporting on cybersecurity, data protection and privacy. According to a recent survey, only 13% of Ugandans are aware of data privacy laws and cybersecurity. This calls for increased awareness in cybersecurity, data protection and privacy. This Media engagement is a step in the right direction. In his opening remarks at…
By Signe Winding Albejerg Last week I had the privilege of visiting Adjumani in Northern Uganda as part of the WomenUganda2025+ campaign. Traveling with the United Nations Population Fund Uganda Country Representative Kristine Biokhus and our inspiring male champions, Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo and Don Zane Muwanguzi , I was struck by both the challenges and the incredible resilience of the young people in these communities.The hash tag #womenuganda2025+ campaign is a collaborative initiative led by female Heads of Missions and UN Agencies, alongside male changemakers from government, civil society, the private sector, and the diplomatic corps. Its mission is clear: advance women’s…
The International University of East Africa (IUEA) is set to celebrate the achievements of its graduating class at its 12th Graduation Ceremony scheduled for 27th November 2025. The event will be held at the university’s main campus located at Plot No. 1112/1121, Kansanga Ggaba Road, Kampala under the inspiring theme: “Building Business from University Breakthroughs”. According t he University VICE chancellor Emeka Akaezuwa,this year’s theme highlights IUEA’s commitment to transforming innovative students and staff ideas into sustainable enterprises. The ceremony will showcase how the university nurtures enterpreneurial skills and fosters innovation among students, with graduates presenting projects and research that…
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has kicked off its November–December 2025 assessment series, marking what officials describe as one of the most extensive national technical evaluation exercises ever conducted. “We are pleased to inform the public that the November/December 2025 assessment series has commenced with a total of 137,546 candidates registered across 743 centres,” Onesmus Oyesigye UVTAB Executive Secretary said. The cohort includes 80,654 male and 56,892 female candidates—numbers that surpass all previous assessment cycles. Among these are 22,212 learners undertaking modular and occupation-level assessments at Levels I and II, alongside the Worker’s Pass category. Oyesigye highlighted…
Patricia Aceng, an independent candidate who was vying for Lira Woman Member of Parliament has pulled out of the parliamentary race leaving two ministers to tangle. Aceng was competing against Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the NRM candidate and Gender Minister Betty Amongi Akena the Upc Candidate. In a letter addressed to the Electoral Commission chairperson, Aceng said her decision was out of her desire to uphold the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s unity, harmony, and collective progress. “After extensive reflection and consultation with leadership and stakeholders from my political party, I have chosen to step aside,” she stated. She added that…