ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU)

Umbrella Association of private sector ICT companies and IT professionals, working to promote ICT in Uganda.

[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

🌿 Today we bid farewell to Patricia Namakula (@patnamakula) after 9 years of dedicated service to ICTAU.

Patricia was Employee No. 1, starting as a volunteer and helping build ICTAU into a strong voice in Uganda’s ICT ecosystem and a continental player through @TICONA_AFRICA.

Thank you, Patricia, for your commitment and contribution. 🙏🏽

As you begin your PhD in Environmental Policy at the prestigious Imperial College London (@imperialcollege), researching post-harvest food loss, waste management and resource reuse in Kampala, we wish you every success! 🎓🇺🇬🇬🇧

Welcome to the secretariat, Diana and Penninah 🎉

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

This week, the ICTAU Board met with the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Rt. Hon. Eng Asiimwe Jonard, to share outcomes from the 3rd National ICT Summit.

The “S” in ATMS has the largest allocation—UGX 405B of the UGX 500B target (81%)—underscoring STI & ICT’s critical role as an enabler of Uganda’s transformation.

We committed to continued engagement, and the Minister pledged support for our roadmap to 2040.

From the ATMS mini-conferences to the Summit, with the Ministry’s support, we engaged stakeholders, identified constraints, explored opportunities and developed potential solutions for government-industry collaboration.

From dialogue to action. 🇺🇬
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[Byaruhanga James ⚓️ @byaruhj]

And just like that Day 3 of ICTAU Summit is over, I had the honour to present the closing Remarks! Its been a wild couple of days with Panels, Break Out Sessions, 1v1 meetings and Key Note Presentations on Leveraging Science, Technology & Innovation for 10x growth by 2040

[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

“We need to take the word ‘growth’ out of our system and just look at ‘transform.’”

As the 3rd National ICT Summit comes to a close, @ntegeb captured the spirit of three days of conversations, ideas and commitments around Uganda’s digital future.

From AI, data and digital infrastructure to agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and public services, the conversations pointed to one shared ambition: building a Uganda that does not simply participate in the digital economy, but creates, owns and captures value from it.

The journey does not end here. It moves into the work of building stronger partnerships, creating solutions, growing businesses, developing talent and turning ideas into measurable impact.

As we look towards Uganda’s $500 billion economy by 2040, the message is clear: we are not just growing anymore; we are transforming. Until we meet again at the next National ICT Summit, let the work continue.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

As the 3rd National ICT Summit comes to a close, ICTAU Chairperson Mrs Elizabeth Ntege extends her appreciation to H.E. the President for the message and direction that helped shape the conversations, and to the Guest of Honour, Hon. @JustineLumumba , and Permanent Secretary, Hon. @azawedde, for their support throughout the summit.

She also thanked our delegates, stakeholders, partners and media partners whose commitment made three days of meaningful conversations possible, from @housingfinanceU , @LiquidInTechUG , @stanbicug, @nftconsult, @roketelkomug, Lusaka Telecom Solutions, @dfcugroup, @PepsiUganda, @wavahwater, @MTWAUganda and @fsduganda, to @AyivaCon, @CDMGroup and @ntvuganda.

Thank you for being part of the conversation and part of the journey towards Uganda’s digital transformation.

@MoICT_Ug @STIsecretariat @innovationhubug
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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

Representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Richard Jobo brought the conversation back to a fundamental question: what role will Uganda play in the digital economy of the future?

“We cannot afford to be mere consumers of imported technology. We must be active producers and value creators.”

From AI and digital manufacturing to fintech, agritech and healthtech, he pointed to the opportunity for local innovators to solve real challenges while the government creates the conditions for these solutions to grow.

Ultimately, the conversation was about moving Uganda from technology adoption to technology creation, value and impact.

@mofpedU
@STIsecretariat
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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

The 3rd National ICT Summit closed by turning conversation into action.

Government, industry and innovators came together to shape a roadmap for positioning Uganda as a competitive global IT & ITES export hub, culminating in the signing of an MOU between ICTAU, ATIS, UBPOA and @ufzepa on collaboration, export readiness and Uganda’s global technology ambitions.

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[NFT Consult @nftconsult]

The session culminated in an MOU between @ICTAUg ATIS, UBPOA & @ufzepa.
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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

Aya Hesham, of LusakaTelecom Solutions, brought the conversation down to what will make Uganda’s AI ambitions possible: infrastructure and people.

She highlighted the need for reliable connectivity, fibre networks, data centres and sustainable energy to support AI at scale, while championing a “Ugandan talent first” approach through training, certification and upskilling local professionals.

From agriculture and healthcare to education and ICT, she underscored the potential of AI to strengthen Uganda’s key sectors but stressed that adoption must be purposeful, practical and backed by the right foundations, not simply another box to tick.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

“We want to make sure that we operationalize the BPO policy, the Digital Vision 2040, and even as we talk about the 10X.”

Patrick Kagenda challenged Uganda’s ICT sector to move beyond policies, projections and potential, and focus instead on turning ambition into measurable action.

He called for stronger incentives for IT and IT-enabled service exports, better opportunities for capable local firms and SMEs, stronger data protection, clear standards and certifications, and greater coordination across the sector. That shift from talking about potential to building for performance, he argued, is what will determine how far Uganda can go.

Looking towards 2040, he pointed to the opportunity for ICT, IT-enabled services and exports to make a significant contribution to the national economy while building Uganda’s reputation for trusted, high-quality technology talent.

And so, he left the conversation with a bigger question: “Can we turn the Pearl of Africa into the Tech Pearl, where talent meets technology?”

@Dcareug
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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

Patrick Kadama challenged the conversation to look beyond technology itself and focus on the mindset, processes and systems needed to unlock the opportunities around us.

He highlighted how resilient processes and BPO systems can help businesses respond to changing markets, particularly in agriculture, while creating alternative pathways for products, skills and talent.

His message was a call to stop looking only at the problems before us and start asking what solutions they can create.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

AI solutions must be practical, affordable and relevant to our realities, particularly in sectors such as agriculture. And while AI can transform processes and improve efficiency, it will not take away the human element; emotions and human interaction remain central to what makes us human.”

— Muhammed Elwan, during the panel discussion on Science, Technology and ICT: Building Uganda’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

Muhammed Elwan urged Uganda to approach AI with strategy rather than urgency, drawing lessons from the internet boom and emphasising the importance of building solutions that respond to local realities.

At the same time, he highlighted Uganda’s existing strengths in talent, infrastructure and digital readiness, noting that the opportunity lies in using AI to complement human capability, not simply replace it.

Ultimately, his message was clear: Uganda’s AI journey should be intentional, inclusive and grounded in solutions that create real value for people and the economy.

@STIsecretariat

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

"To win in this AI space, we must understand the fundamental human factor that is unique to us. AI and automation will significantly change the nature of work, and Uganda must look beyond"-Arthur Mukembo, Future Lab Studio lead, The Innovation Village.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

“We cannot prepare young people for the jobs of yesterday. We must start skilling them now for the industries and opportunities of tomorrow.”

Opening the conversation on Science, Technology and ICT: Building Uganda’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem, Arthur Makembo challenged Uganda to think beyond simply adopting AI.

He called for deliberate investment in people, talent, infrastructure and enabling policies that can prepare young people for emerging roles while strengthening collaboration between government, businesses and innovators to turn AI into a competitive advantage.

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

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Photo moments as we build the momentum.

@housingfinanceU
@nftconsult
@LiquidInTechUG

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[ICT Association of UG. (ICTAU) @ICTAUg]

DAY 3!

The final day of the 3rd National ICT Summit is here, as we turn our attention to the final ATS: Technology & Science.

One more day of bold conversations, fresh insights and ideas shaping what comes next. Let’s make it count!
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