Nadhifah Muhammad

Principled, Keen interest in realisation of human-social-economic rights of the indigents

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

We are thrilled to congratulate Ashnah Kalemera, our Head of Programmes at CIPESA on her election to the @IFEX Council for the 2026–2029 term.

IFEX is the world's largest global network dedicated to defending and promoting freedom of expression, representing over 100 independent organisations across 70 countries. Ashnah brings to the Council extensive expertise on #InternetFreedom, #FreedomOfExpression, #AccessToinformation, #TechPolicy and much more.

"I am deeply honoured to join the IFEX Council at such a critical moment for free expression globally. I look forward to contributing alongside the brilliant members of the Council to advance free expression and digital rights for communities across Africa and beyond." - Ashnah Kalemera

[Walusansa Badru @WalusansaBadru]

Proudly associated @NyakaGlobal

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

"We believed that home wasn’t only where we came from, but also any place that could keep us and not bend our spines into questions."
Poet and Activist, Mamuch Bey

As #WorldRefugeeDay gets closer, we also recognise that for many refugees, the struggle is not only for shelter and safety, but also for #digitalinclusion where the barriers to communication, access online services, identity, privacy, and dignity serve to further bend spines into questions.

We stand in #SolidarityWithRefugees at a time when exclusion from #digitalrights is another form of displacement.

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Patricia Ainembabazi shares why protecting children online in Africa must move from policy to practice,and what governments, platforms, and communities must do to keep African children safe in an increasingly digital world.
#DayOfTheAfrican #DigitalRights #DAC2026 #InternetFreedomAfrica
@trish4us

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

🇺🇬Uganda's push for Artificial Intelliegence(#AI) & Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI) must not come at the cost of citizens' rights. At a recent dialogue, gaps were flagged in AI policy, weak data safeguards, fragmented DPI systems & limited public participation.
Read full article here: https://t.co/JaB2owrKtu
#BeeraSharp

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Our 2025 Annual Report is out!
From training 1,320+ stakeholders to producing 36 research outputs, convening FIFAfrica25, and channelling about $1M through the Africa Digital Rights Fund, 2025 was a year of impact despite some headwinds. The fight for digital rights in Africa is far from over. See what we were up to and what comes next.
Access the full report here: https://t.co/TYAAHtLEPo
#InternetFreedomAfrica
@pkimumwe

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

There has been limited progress on #DigitalInclusion for #PersonsWithDisabilities in many African countries. At a recent Disability Inclusion Conference in Addis Ababa, Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, put it plainly: inclusion means designing with persons with disabilities ,not just for them.
Yet across Africa, telecom operators continue to treat accessibility as optional. Operators must prioritise it by establishing senior management functions for accessibility and embedding universal design into products from the start.

We documented these findings & recommendations in our report "ACCESS DENIED: How Telecom Operators in Africa Are Failing Persons With Disabilities."
Read the Full Report Here: https://t.co/SOoocX4o4G
@pkimumwe
#DigitalRights #DisabilityInclusion

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

The Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Business and Digital Rights has officially commenced, highlighting the critical intersection of corporate operations and fundamental freedoms in the digital age.

In her opening remarks, Ms. Laurianne Comard, Programme Officer at the European Union, underscored the EU’s commitment to fostering ethical business environments in Uganda. A central pillar of this effort is the support for the Uganda National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, backed by over 20 billion UGX. This funding is dedicated to strengthening human rights practices, with a specific focus on protecting labor rights and women's rights within business operations.

This initiative is channeled through the "Advancing Respect for Human Rights by Businesses in Uganda" project (also known as the Business and Human Rights project).

You can follow the dialogue live on our Youtube Channel:https://t.co/Wv784EmL2m

#BeeraSharp
@EnabelinUganda

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

At the Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Business and Digital Rights, Ambrose Ruyooka, Assistant Commissioner for Research and Development at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, shared critical updates on Uganda’s journey toward a robust digital governance framework.

Key highlights from his address include:

1⃣A Comprehensive Governance Framework: The Ministry has established a National AI Task Force that brings together the private sector, academia, and civil society to guide the development of an AI governance framework rather than jumping straight into legislation.

2⃣The Four-Pillar Strategy: The framework is built on a strategy for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, focusing on infrastructure, finance, data, and human rights, all while remaining aligned with the African Union and East African Community strategies.

3⃣Prioritizing Standards and Ethics: Uganda is actively adopting global standards like ISO/IEC 42001 and collaborating with UNESCO on an ethical AI readiness assessment to ensure local developments meet international benchmarks.

4⃣Defining Data Sovereignty: Sovereignty is viewed through the lens of data control and technical capacity, ensuring that Ugandans are not merely consumers but have the independent ability to manage and gain value from their digital systems.

5⃣Evidence-Based Regulation: The government is committed to a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to determine if new laws are necessary, specifically aiming to avoid over-regulation that could stifle local innovation.
The upcoming National Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Strategy, expected in June, represents a major step toward positioning Uganda as a leading technology hub by 2040.
#BeeraSharp

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

🇺🇬 Tomorrow, we shall bring together business owners, civil society, policymakers, and digital rights advocates.

Under the Advancing Respect for Human Rights by Businesses in Uganda (ARBHR) project, the High Level Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Business and Digital Rights will be a national platform to discuss emerging digital rights issues and propose policy and legal safeguards that protect human rights while promoting digital solutions.

As Uganda accelerates its digital transformation , from AI adoption to Digital Public Infrastructure , it is vital that we all #BeeraSharp.
@EnabelinUganda

[Wakiso District Human Rights Committee @WakisoHuman]

On @AkabooziFm , Wakiso district human rights Team led by CSL Mujib Kateregga & @ngabotonny22 unpacked #DigitalRights for SMEs, with @cipesa support.
Leaders & citizens must act for safer digital business.
#Beerasharp #DigitalRightsUG #Uganda

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

#InternetFreedomAfrica #FIFAfrica26

[Recreation for Development and Peace,RDP Uganda @Rdpuganda24]

#BeeraSharp
@cipesaug @EnabelinUganda @BbiiraN

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

We are at #DRIF26.
The theme for 2026: "Building Inclusive and Resilient Digital Futures.
From digital security and AI, to inclusion and human rights, the conversations here matter for Africa’s present and future.
With 800+ participants from 51 countries, this is where ideas meet action.
#InternetFreedomAfrica

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

When an internet shutdown happens, it is not just switching off the internet, it is pulling the plug on people’s incomes, choking small businesses, silencing a nation in real time and reezing an entire digital ecosystem.

Uganda’s 2026 shutdown did not just disrupt, it inflicted economic harm, deepened inequality, and denied citizens their right to speak, work, and access information.
Read the full report here:https://t.co/vV2mgFIWSr
#KeepItOn
#InternetFreedoomAfrica
@EnabelinUganda

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

📢📢The Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2026 is heading to #Mauritius 🇲🇺!📢📢

We are excited to announce that #FIFAfrica26 will take place in Mauritius from September 28 to October 1, 2026.

As the 13th edition of Africa’s key platform for digital rights, tech policy trends, and governance conversations, #FIFAfrica26 will bring together diverse voices to shape the future of Africa’s digital landscape.

The Forum continues its legacy of bringing together policymakers, journalists, academics, regulators, human rights defenders, platform operators, telecom actors, and many more.

Over 500 participants will convene at #FIFAfrica26 to engage the most pressing internet freedom issues shaping Africa today. It is where Africa’s digital future is debated, shaped, and strengthened.

Key themes at #FIFAfrica26 will include:
🔹 Digital Democracy and Civic Participation
🔹 Data Governance and Sovereignty
🔹 Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
🔹 Platform Accountability
🔹 Digital Inclusion
🔹 Digital Economy, Trade and Practices
🔹 Movement Building
🔹 Digital Security and Safety

Be sure to save the date. Join the #InternetFreedomAfrica movement.

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

The Learning and Reflection Bootcamp on Digital Rights concluded yesterday with a renewed commitment from partners to advance the Business and Human Rights (BHR) agenda within Uganda’s digital landscape.

Over two days, civil society organisations, SMEs, and businesses came together to exchange months of lessons learned, reflect on progress, and identify practical ways to strengthen their impact.

Beyond reflection, the bootcamp focused on building long-term sustainability. Sessions on financial literacy and resilience encouraged partners to think beyond seed funding and adopt strategies that ensure continuity and growth.
Participants were also supported to integrate a Digital Rights Toolkit into their business models, strengthening cybersecurity practices and enhancing user privacy.

The bootcamp concluded with the development of a collaborative roadmap, outlining clear strategies for both CSOs and businesses to champion digital safety, particularly for women and children, while embedding human rights at the core of digital innovation.
#BeeraSharp
@EnabelinUganda

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Protect your business in Uganda's evolving digital landscape! 🇺🇬💻

The Digital Rights and Security Toolkit is a definitive resource for MSMEs, tech startups, and traditional businesses navigate:
1⃣Data Protection: Understand your obligations under the privacy laws in Uganda.
2⃣Digital Security: Step by step checklists for passwords, (Multi Factor Authentication) MFA, and device safety.
3⃣Surveillance & Scams: Learn to spot the warning signs and protect your communications.
4⃣Business Continuity: Strategies for operating during internet restrictions.

To fully leverage the toolkit, begin by completing the Digital Rights Toolkit Assessment. This evaluation offers a structured pathway for businesses to strengthen their own digital security while actively advancing and advocating for the digital rights of their customers.

Assessment: https://t.co/imMdzh8HLU
#BeeraSharp

[Girls For Climate Action @G4ClimateAction]

The Iganga Activation Workshop we organised created space for important conversations on climate realities and community action.
As climate impacts continue to shape people’s lives and livelihoods, spaces like this matter. They strengthen awareness, deepen shared responsibility, and remind us that climate justice must be rooted in community voices and local action.
Iganga was a reminder that meaningful climate work starts with people coming together to learn, reflect, and act.
#G4CA #IgangaActivationWorkshop #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #CommunityAction
@FundHumanRights @GlobalLUg @cipesaug @wearetmrwgp

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Happening now: Our Partners of the Advancing Respect for Human Rights by Businesses in Uganda (ARBHR) project are sharing progress and success stories from their various digital rights initiatives, from the various regions they operate in Uganda.🇺🇬

This learning and reflection bootcamp, brings together business owners, civil society organisations and Small & Medium Enterprises(SMEs) to consolidate best practices and strategies for sustaining the Business and Human Rights (BHR) agenda in Uganda.
Some of the key highlights so far:
1⃣ We have reached about 17m people.
2⃣Awareness & Engagement Activities(radio talk shows, social media campaigns.
3⃣Capacity Building ,Research & Information Dissemination.
4⃣Digital Fraud awareness initiative.

This is part of the greater #BeeraSharp initiative that is empowering communities and businesses to stay informed, vigilant, and resilient in the face of digital risks, while advancing a safer, rights respecting digital ecosystem for all in Uganda. 🇺🇬 #BeeraSharp