Patricia Ainembabazi

Policy Advocacy| Business Development| Project Mgt. RTs are not always endorsements. #DevelopmentFinance #DataGov #ICTPolicies #HumanRights

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

@FoxNews The American Doctor was in the DRC which is the country west of Uganda. He did not treat any ebola patients in Uganda. There is currently no outbreak on Ugandan territory. Please make this clarification.

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

For over a decade, we've documented Africa's digital rights landscape through the annual State of Internet Freedom in Africa reports. From the first edition in 2014 investigating policies in East Africa, to the 2025 report on AI and digital democracy.

These reports have shaped policy conversations across the continent, and each one has been launched at FIFAfrica ,the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa.
Access past reports here:https://t.co/UUUH0aB5Ry

Now it's your turn to shape the conversation.
⏰ The Call for Proposals for #FIFAfrica26 closes on 29 May.

Submit your session ideas on digital democracy, data governance, AI, platform accountability, digital inclusion, and more here: https://t.co/RbBtTyF6gX

🗓️ #Mauritius | 28 September – 1 October 2026
#InternetFreedomAfrica #FIFAfrica26

[Amos Wekesa @wekesa_amos]

Hon. TAYEBWA THOMAS

Bwana hon @Thomas_Tayebwa, my proposal in the next parliament is that we start a tourism week, like one we did once under @RebeccaKadagaUG.

That week, we shall engage MPs about how tourism can get their voters out of poverty. We shall have private sector members exhibit at parliement, members can have one on one discussions.

We shall identify tourism attractions across the country and educate members of parliament about how those can generate wealth.

We shall discuss the possibility of members of parliement to invest in tourism and business in general.

We also want to make sure many of members of parliement come to kasese during @RwenzoriMarathn just to see how activities like Rwenzori marathon create massive economic opportunities.

My desire to see that each leader is able to atleast employ 50 people from their investment from their earnings. That will help MPs understand how the economy actually works. Some do.

I can’t wait to engage you after the election hon @Thomas_Tayebwa soon.

[Ministry of ICT&NG @MoICT_Ug]

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬

@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.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 30 May 2026
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 : 25 June 2026
🔗 Apply here:
https://t.co/LETH2r9jPq
📄 Full Call Document:
https://t.co/HLwVG6oUfK

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

👋Hello. Please note these important days for #FIFAfrica26.
As you can see call for proposals and travel support is already open and closing on 29th May.
This year's forum will tackle Africa's most pressing digital issues , Artificial Intelligence(AI) & emerging technology, data governance, platform accountability, digital democracy, and internet safety.
Register &/submit your proposal here:https://t.co/RbBtTyF6gX
#InternetFreedomAfrica

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

We attended the Transparency International Regional Learning Exchange on the Right to Information, sharing policy advocacy insights with TI chapters implementing the Stopping Impunity for Corruption through Enhanced Accountability (SICEA) project across 11 African countries.
Our session focused on:
1⃣Best practices in RTI advocacy.
2⃣Lessons from Uganda's Access to Information Act 2005.
3⃣Cross-border RTI strategies for combating corruption.

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

📢 Shape the agenda at #FIFAfrica26! Submit a session proposal are now open.
Submit a panel, lightning talk, workshop, or exhibition on digital rights, AI, data governance, platform accountability & more.

🗓️ Deadline: May 29, 2026

Submit here: 🔗 https://t.co/Y0ZRrGp6De
#InternetFreedomAfrica

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

📢📢 Registration is NOW OPEN for #FIFAfrica26! 📢📢

The 13th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa is heading to #Mauritius from September 28 – October 1, 2026 - and YOU are invited to be part of it.

Join over 500 participants from across Africa and beyond for exciting conversations, critical reflection, and collective action on #InternetFreedomAfrica and the future of our digital societies.

#FIFAfrica26 will convene policymakers, activists, journalists, academics, technologists, and creatives to engage the most pressing issues shaping Africa’s digital landscape, including:

🟠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

Register now and secure your spot 👉🏾https://t.co/9Za5sywCQT

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

🛎️Reminder: Today at 3PM, the CIPESA Public Dialogue Series returns with Dialogue 3 on Inclusion, Equity, and Gender.

Is Digital Public Infrastructure(DPI) truly inclusive, or is it reinforcing existing inequalities?
Join the conversation as experts unpack who benefits, who is left behind, and why representation matters in digital systems.

Join the webinar here: https://t.co/QatKaCMdRl

Don’t miss it. #DPIJournalism #DPIAfrica

[Uganda Women's Network @uwonet]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾We thank all our dear speakers, partners, members, allies and participants who joined us in this important conversation.

Together, we reaffirm the need for stronger laws, tech-platform accountability, digital literacy, and coordinated action to ensure safer digital spaces and meaningful access to justice for women and girls.

@FIDA_Uganda @RitaAciro @cipesaug @NLinUganda @NITAUganda1 @ODPPUGANDA @Mglsd_UG @BettyAmongiMP @trish4us @IrlEmbUganda @bjsmeding @DKinUganda @NLinUganda @SwedeninUG

[Dr. Bireete Sarah @SarahBireete]

JK akoze atya? 😊😊

Mr. President, we are tired…

A dysfunctional state will affect everyone #BakozeBatya

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

We are honored to have the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, Hon. Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo, in attendance at the Regional Engagement on the Role of State Actors in Combating Online Harms is happening now in Mauritius🇲🇺.
She is currently providing an in depth overview of the mandate entrusted to her by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR @achpr_cadhp) under Resolution 519, highlighting the critical intersection between freedom of expression, access to information, and digital rights in Africa.

What does Resolution 519 address?

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution 519 focuses on protecting and promoting digital rights for women and girls in Africa.
It recognizes that while digital technologies create opportunities for participation, innovation, and empowerment, they also expose women and girls to disproportionate risks, including:

1⃣Online gender-based violence.
2⃣Technology-facilitated abuse and harassment.
3⃣Non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
4⃣Surveillance and privacy violations.
5⃣Digital exclusion and limited access to connectivity.
#InternetFreedomAfrica
#BeSafeByDesign

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

I'm in Davos for a week of dialogue on growth, resilience, and innovation at #WEF26.

At @IFC_org, our focus is clear: mobilizing private investment, strengthening skills, and making sure new technologies work for emerging markets. Looking forward to turning ideas into action with global leaders. @wef

[Michael Aboneka @MichaelAboneka]

The ⁦@UgandaEC⁩ collects, handles and processes our data and yet is not registered with the ⁦@pdpoUG⁩ and we hope our personal data is safe. We hope the Commission will comply! #SafeData

[UPR Info @UPRinfo]

🇷🇼#PS51 CIPESA addressed digital rights in #Rwanda and called on the State to guarantee free online expression, privacy, digital inclusion, and the protection of women from #TFGBV.

[Novelle art. @artistryhere]

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[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Day 2 at #DataFestAfrica2025

The MERL Tech + NLP session, explored how data & AI can drive ethical, people-centered change.
Patricia Aine Mbabazi shared insights from our State of Internet Freedom Report, stressing the need for Africa to benchmark AI regulation on the EU AI Act (2024) for inclusive, responsible innovation.
Full Report is here: https://t.co/QtAb5XqiPC

[Thomas Tayebwa @Thomas_Tayebwa]

Congratulations Prof. Sarah Ssali. @Makerere has many distinguished female scholars but I’ve always wondered why since Prof. Lilian Ekirikubinza no woman had been appointed atleast to a position of DVC. Thank you for correcting this injustice. I hope in our days we see a female Vice Chancellor.

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

The 2nd East Africa AI Forum & Training in Kampala was a huge success! Three days were empowering legal professionals and diverse stakeholders on crucial aspects of #AIGovernance, #DigitalRights, and #ResponsibleAI. Key topics included AI's legal & regulatory landscape, ethical concerns, its impact on the legal profession, and strategic digital rights litigation. A massive thank you to our partners, @alpeastafrica , @ealawsociety , and @ParadigmHQ , for a truly impactful event! #InternetFreedomAfrica

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

One of our core objectives is,  "research and contribute to the availability of information on the policy, legislative and practice environment affecting ICT in Africa".  From the policy front, GN‑GS stakeholders can:

• Push for robust Rights‑Based Legal Reforms with clear offence definitions, judicial oversight & safeguards against misuse.

• Advocate for national adoption of AU ACHPR Res. 630 to drive platform accountability & info‑integrity standards.

• Support strategic litigation in ECOWAS (e.g. Togo, Nigeria, Guinea) to set case law precedent.

• Collaborate with Media Defence, Amnesty Intl & others to challenge repressive ICT laws in courts.

• Engage meaningfully in drafting Africa‑led digital platform monitoring guidelines under ACHPR’s public consultations.
#InternetFreedomAfrica #FIFAfrica25