Our vision as Government is to leverage ICTs to spur economic transformation & improve people’s lives. Technology per se will be of no or little consequence if it doesn’t translate into a better quality of life for our people. #SDT2023

Today, the Minister for ICT & National Guidance, Rt. Hon. @JustineLumumba, received a delegation from the Government of Japan, led by H.E. Mr. Takuya Sasayama, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Uganda, for a courtesy visit and discussions on strengthening Uganda-Japan cooperation in ICT and other areas of mutual interest. The meeting also reviewed progress under the Uganda-Japan ICT Industry Promotion Project (UJ Connect) The Minister highlighted the project’s contribution to ICT skills development, business matching, entrepreneurship, technology transfer and creating opportunities for Ugandan ICT companies to access international markets. Discussions also explored a proposal to scale up UJ Connect into a second phase, with greater integration of Artificial Intelligence, expanded mentorship opportunities and stronger linkages between Ugandan ICT talent and Japanese companies, further strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and opportunities between Uganda and Japan.

Earlier, @Hon_Ssebugwawo launched the E-Waste Sensitization, Cleaning, Collection, Reuse and Responsible Disposal Campaign, which will be held every last Friday of the month in line with the National Cleaning Day. The campaign aims to promote responsible e-waste management and digital action for a cleaner environment. “Today’s exercise focuses on an area directly connected to our work: the responsible management of electronic waste,” said PS Dr. @azawedde. “Old phones, computers, printers, chargers, cables, batteries, routers and other electronic equipment cannot simply be treated as ordinary waste. Some electronic components can harm people and the environment if handled poorly, openly burned or dumped. “We therefore need to change how we think about electronic waste,” said Hon. Ssebugwawo as she launched the campaign. #eWasteManagementUG

As we prepare for National Cleaning Day on 26 September, separate your old phones, chargers, batteries, cables, computers, and other electronics. Don’t put e-waste in ordinary rubbish. Keep, sort and take them to a collection point or marked e-waste bin for safe handling, reuse, or recycling. Collection points include UCC offices in Kampala, Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu and Masindi, as well as selected public drop-off points. #NationalCleaningDay #UCCICT_EWastecollectionproject #ConnectedUg2030 @OPMUganda @MoICT_Ug @JustineLumumba @azawedde @Bbossa @UgandaMediaCent

Honoured to represent @MoICT_Ug during the International Week of Deaf People in Sembabule District and share the importance of digital accessibility, digital skills and opportunities for Deaf people to participate in Uganda’s digital transformation.

Happy Birthday, Dr. @azawedde . We wish you good health, joy, wisdom and many more years of impactful service.

@azawedde, May opportunity continue 2 meet z prepared as U lead 🇺🇬’s digital transformation. Wishing U a yr of impact, connection, skills & innovation 4 our nation. I also dedicate U z gospel according 2 @kyamageroandrew wc says👇 nitter.net/kyamageroandrew/status… 📌Celebrate well

Happy Birthday, Dr. @azawedde. We celebrate your leadership and commitment to Uganda’s digital transformation journey.

Happiest birthday Dr. @azawedde! As-salamu alaykum🙏

Happy Birthday, Dr. Amina Zawedde @azawedde From the Board, Management and Staff of @UCC_Official , we wish you a wonderful year ahead filled with good health, continued success and fulfilment. #ConnectedUg2030 | @UCC_ED

PDM REACHES 3.5 MILLION BENEFICIARIES, GOV’T INVESTS SHS 4.317 TRILLION The Parish Development Model (PDM) has reached 3,571,108 beneficiaries, with Government capitalising the Parish Revolving Fund with Shs 4.317 trillion to support household enterprises and accelerate Uganda’s transition from subsistence production to the money economy. The funds have been channeled through 10,589 PDM Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). Each SACCO has received at least Shs 400 million over the four-year period. Beneficiaries can access loans of up to Shs 1million at an interest rate of 6% per annum, repayable over three years, including a two-year grace period. The progress and emerging priorities were discussed during a PDM inter-ministerial meeting chaired by the Minister of State for Microfinance, @SMusherure at the Ministry of Finance. The meeting brought together ministers and technical officers responsible for implementing the 7 PDM pillars to assess implementation, strengthen coordination and identify reforms needed to improve sustainability, accountability and household impact. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Financial Inclusion Pillar report, adults aged 31–59 years form the largest share of beneficiaries at 1,946,086 (54.50%), followed by youth aged 18–30 years at 1,086,998 (30.44%) and elderly persons aged above 60 years at 538,024 (15.07%). Women account for the majority of beneficiaries, with 1,924,188 women (53.88%), compared to 1,646,920 men (46.12%). The Financial Inclusion Pillar has recorded 222,389 enterprise groups, of which 183,430 have been profiled on the PDM Information System. Digital systems are being used to strengthen transparency, tracking and accountability. The Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) transfers funds to PDM SACCO accounts, while the PDM Information System registers eligible beneficiaries. Wendi, managed by Pearl Bank, disburses loans directly to beneficiaries’ mobile phones, while Zaidi provides real-time tracking and verification. Government has recruited 14,133 Wendi agents and distributed 27,100 tablets for registration and monitoring. Minister of State for National Guidance, Alion Yorke Odria commended cooperation among ministries and proposed using Government agencies and regional radio platforms to strengthen public sensitisation on loan repayment, programme updates and policy changes. Minister of State for Animal Industry Hon. Bright Rwamirama said Government has registered 645 premises handling agricultural chemicals and seeds to reduce counterfeit inputs. He also said Government has procured and distributed 50.6 million Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine doses and established solar-powered cold-chain facilities in 53 districts. As of June 2026, PDM beneficiaries had invested Shs 425.27 billion in poultry,Shs 461.12 billion in piggery and Shs 453.52 billion in coffee according to the Financial Inclusion Pillar report. Minister of Local Government Barugahara Balaam called for stronger accountability and warned against extortion, illegal charges, favouritism, political interference, fraud and diversion of PDM funds. He urged Local Government officials to take ownership of implementation and ensure that success is measured through increased production, savings, value addition, market access, enterprise growth and improved household incomes. Minister of State for Gender and Culture Mary Kamuli Kuteesa emphasised the need to prepare beneficiaries before disbursement, strengthen training, involve political leaders in monitoring and improve follow-up after training. PDM National Coordinator Dennis Galabuzi said the programme was moving towards a coordinated, whole-of-government approach organised around value chains covering inputs, production, storage, electricity, processing, value addition and markets.

Today was a great day for @MTNFoundation as we we opened #MTNSparkHub @Busitema . The future of our country lies with the youth and the @mtnug has supported several initiatives over the years to skill the young people. Looking at what the young people are doing @Busitema1 gives me hope.

Happening now: The launch of the #MTNSparkHub at Busitema University. The #MTNSparkHub powered by @mtnfoundationug , in partnership with @MoICT_Ug, @mtnug , @CenteTech and @innovationhubug . The Hub will provide students and the wider community with access to digital tools, skills and opportunities to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

“This is not just a donation of computers. We are opening up a facility where ideas can be incubated and grown into innovations that solve challenges in our communities and create employment opportunities.” @azawedde, Permanent Secretary, @MoICT_Ug, on the bigger purpose of the #MTNSparkHub. #MTNSkillsAcademy #DoingForTomorrowToday

“This is not just a donation of computers. We are opening up a facility where ideas can be incubated & grown into innovations that solve challenges in our communities & create opportunities.”@azawedde P.S, @MoICT_Ug ,on the bigger purpose of the #MTNSparkHub. #MTNSkillsAcademy

As @MoICT_Ug’s PS @azawedde emphasized, the #MTNSparkHub at @BusitemaUniv is built to impact beyond the campus, giving young people in the surrounding communities access to digital tools and skills to turn ideas into solutions. #MTNSkillsAcademy #DoingForTomorrowToday

September brings new possibilities. Biz Link connects ICT professionals with jobs, projects, partnerships, and businesses looking for digital expertise. Create your profile and make it easier for the right opportunities to find you. Sign up for free at bizlink.ict.go.ug #ICTBizLink #BizLinkUg

A new season of #ICTeaPodcast is brewing with a new host, @zoembasa. Bringing fresh conversations and new perspectives. This season, we unpack the journey of building and growing business ideas, the emergence of AI in Uganda, Cybersecurity, and so much more. New episodes dropping soon.

In her remarks, @azawedde, Permanent Secretary @MoICT_Ug, highlighted Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Uganda’s digital ecosystem, including the development of Government Digital Infrastructure, consolidation of ICT systems, investment in digital skills, support for homegrown innovation, and the expansion of National ICT Innovation Hubs across the country.

Today, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. @JustineLumumba, officially opened the Third Annual ICT National Summit 2026 on behalf of H.E. @KagutaMuseveni, President of the Republic of Uganda. The Summit is organised by @ICTAUg in partnership with @MoICT_Ug and @innovationhubug, bringing together Government, the private sector, innovators, development partners and other stakeholders to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and innovation can accelerate Uganda’s tenfold growth strategy.

Also at the summit, Dr. @azawedde , Permanent Secretary, @MoICT_Ug, shifted the conversation to what Uganda must ultimately achieve from its digital transformation. With the country targeting a USD 500 billion economy by 2040, ICT must translate into greater productivity, better business performance, new jobs and expanded markets. That means moving from connectivity to intelligence, from data to better decisions, and from digital skills to opportunities that create value within Uganda and beyond its borders. This ambition is closely tied to the ATMS pillars of the Tenfold Growth Strategy: Agro-Industrialisation, Tourism, Minerals including Oil & Gas, and Science, Technology & Innovation. These are the sectors where technology can accelerate productivity, unlock new markets and strengthen Uganda’s competitiveness. At Housing Finance Bank, our commitment to the Tenfold Growth agenda is anchored in supporting these sectors with the financing, partnerships and solutions that enable businesses to invest, expand and create economic value. The conversation is therefore moving from digital access to economic impact: how do we turn technology into growth that can be seen and felt across Uganda?