Permanent Secretary, Ministry of ICT and National Guidance @MoICT_Ug and a Digital Transformation Expert

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Our vision as Government is to leverage ICTs to spur economic transformation & improve peopleโ€™s lives. Technology per se will be of no or little consequence if it doesnโ€™t translate into a better quality of life for our people. #SDT2023
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It has been a wonderful week right here @MoICT_Ug Big welcome to our new ministers!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Share your idea. The next breakthrough could start with a conversation.
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ICT & National Guidance Leadership Handover PICTURES | Dr. @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 officially hands over the Ministry instruments and documents to Rt. Hon. @JustineLumumba, the new Minister of @MoICT_Ug.
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Today, we celebrate the heroes whose sacrifices shaped our nation. Happy Heroesโ€™ Day. #HeroesDay
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Uganda has been ranked the 24th most competitive Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destination globally out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index. This recognition validates Uganda's growing competitiveness, skilled workforce, strong English proficiency, and commitment to digital transformation. Full report: ataraxismgmt.com/global-outsโ€ฆ
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Congratulations Hon. @JustineLumumba, @Hon_Ssebugwawo , and Hon. Yorke Odria Alioni. We look forward to working under your visionary leadership to accelerate Ugandaโ€™s digital transformation agenda, strengthen our national communication systems, promote civic engagement, and build an inclusive, digitally empowered nation. Welcome to the @MoICT_Ug family.
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Uganda has been ranked the 24th most competitive outsourcing destination in the world, placing it in the global top 13% of all 193 UN-recognized countries, according to the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index published by international staffing firm Ataraxis. The Index is an independent, data-backed audit that scores every country across five weighted variables: labor cost, English proficiency, talent availability, digital infrastructure, and political stability. The Index draws on public datasets from sources including the World Bank, the International Labour Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, and the EF English Proficiency Index, rather than on country submissions. #BPOUganda
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Ugandaโ€™s placement in the global top 25 affirms the direction the Ministry has been pursuing under the National BPO Policy and the Digital Transformation Roadmap. We have consistently framed our young workforce as a comparative advantage, and the data here supports that. Our work to expand digital infrastructure, strengthen skilling, and create a competitive operating environment for international enterprises is ongoing; independent rankings like this one help validate the strategy. ataraxismgmt.com/global-outsโ€ฆ
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Eid Al-Adha marks the culmination of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. #OpenGovUg
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Eid Al- Adha Mubarak As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, may we remain committed to innovation, service & Ugandaโ€™s digital future.
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Many congratulations to CEO @JulzKagwa & her team @TourismBoardUg for Igniting our Wanderlust at #POATE2026 This episode was insight to all the great tourism expo this has been!๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌโค๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ linktr.ee/theugandanpodcast
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๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐”๐ ๐š๐ง๐๐š๐ง ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก ๐ˆ๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ & ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ @MoICT_Ug invites Ugandan tech innovators, startups, developers, universities, and innovation hubs to submit working prototypes for the Government Systems Prototype Showcase and enrolment into the National Innovator Registry. This initiative aims to build the next generation of Government systems powered by Ugandan innovators and local talent. ๐’๐ฎ๐›๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: 30 May 2026 ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ž ๐’๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ž : 25 June 2026 ๐Ÿ”— Apply here: gdr.ict.go.ug/innovators-shoโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“„ Full Call Document: ict.go.ug/site/documents/calโ€ฆ
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What do you know about National Guidance? How well do you know it? Join us on #TheUgandanPodcast with the SPA- Special Duties & outgoing Commissioner for National Guidance- @JJBakalikwira as he shares more on national values and ideological orientation. Link: linktr.ee/theugandanpodcast
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RT @MoICT_Ug: We are excited to announce a major milestone for Ugandaโ€™s digital landscape. Today, @UCC_Official officially signed an operaโ€ฆ
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President @KagutaMuseveni today welcomed @Starlinkโ€™s commitment to comply with Ugandaโ€™s laws and regulatory requirements as the company prepares to commence operations in the country. This followed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between @UCC_Official and Starlink by @UCC_ED and Mr. @ryangoodnight, Senior Director for Market Access and Development at @SpaceX. Also present were the United States of America Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, and the Permanent Secretary at @MoICT_Ug, Dr. @azawedde.
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We have hundreds of photographs from President Museveniโ€™s swearing in. Feel free to download them. Or use them. With attribution. flickr.com/photos/204445710@โ€ฆ
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RT @kasujja: President Museveni made 7 points during his swearing in.. On Peace..
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Congratulations Hon. @OfwonoOpondo on taking oath to represent older persons from the Eastern Uganda in the 12th Parliament. ๐Ÿ“ธ @nbstv @francis_isano
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Innovation doesnโ€™t begin with flashy technology or trendy solutions. It begins with understanding real human problems worth solving. The strongest ideas are built from real user pain points, frustrations, and everyday experiences. Thatโ€™s where meaningful innovation starts. Courtesy: tobydykes.medium.com/innovatโ€ฆ
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Big ideas need the right space. At the National Innovation ICT Hub, innovators connect, collaborate, and turn bold thinking into real solutions. Whether youโ€™re building, testing, or creating, thereโ€™s room here for your next breakthrough. Your space for engagement and innovation starts here.
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