GCIC Science, Tech & Innovation

The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has halted outstanding payments of over Ugx. 386.9 billion to a Serbian civil engineering contracting company over “fake claims”. #GCICMediaReview

President Museveni has commissioned and launched a series of military facilities, equipment and training infrastructure under Uganda’s defense cooperation with Russia. #GCICMediaReview

The Government has said it will sue Travelerswho illegally enter Uganda from Ebola affected areas while concealing symptoms, warning that offenders could face heavy penalties as authorities move to strengthen border surveillance and screening. #GCICMediaReview

Ggoobi’s paper raises questions about how effectively government interventions, including subsided electricity, tax incentives, and industrial parks, are translating into productive investment.   #GCICMediaReview

President Museveni has committed UGX 200b to support efforts to improve communication and media engagement across government agencies. #GCICMediaReview

During a meeting held yesterday at State House Entebbe, President Museveni and Mehamood, discussed opportunities for co-operation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. #GCICMediaReview

Hon. @KabbyangaB, urged all Internet Service Providers, content providers, and digital businesses to actively peer at the NIPX so that the government and private sector could work together to build a faster,cheaper,more secure, and resilient internet for every Ugandan. #OpenGovUg

.@NITAUganda1 in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, officially launched the upcoming National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), a major step toward faster, more affordable internet and strengthened digital sovereignty in Uganda. #OpenGovUg

Uganda is set to launch a space-based climate monitoring camera, ClimCam, with the Falcon 9 launch on Friday, April 10, 2026. #OpenGovUg

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda has donated 25 laptops to the Uganda Media Centre to boost government communication. #GCICMediaReview