Government Pushes for Faster Uptake of E-Services across Ministries
By Fidel Boy Leon “Stealing a drum is easy, but finding a place to beat it is not.” In traditional African societies, the drum is not just an instrument; it’s…
Minister Nabakooba Champions Blockchain, Innovation in Land Governance at Regional Meet
By Fidel Boy Leon In a region where land remains both an asset and a source of identity, innovation in land governance is no longer optional, it is urgent. At…
Ura Expands E-Invoicing Requirement To 12 More Business Sectors
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has issued a new directive mandating 12 additional business sectors to adopt the centralized e-invoicing and e-receipting system, effective 1st July 2025. This move is…
How NITA-U’s Free Wi-Fi in Bwera is Accelerating Uganda’s Digital Future
By Fidel Boy Leon In an age where internet access is increasingly viewed as a basic utility rather than a luxury, Uganda has taken a bold step toward digital equity.…
How Makerere University’s Innovation Hub Plans to Commercialise Homegrown Research
By Fidel Boy Leon For decades, groundbreaking research and innovation at Makerere University have remained locked within its lecture halls, often due to a lack of commercial pathways. That’s now…
New Digital Tracker to Make Government More Accountable to Citizens, Says Kyalisiima
By Fidel Boy Leon The launch of a centralised digital performance dashboard, announced by Deputy Head of Public Service Ms. Jane Kyalisiima marks what could become one of Uganda’s most…
GPS Collars and Satellites: How Technology Is Saving Elephants in East Africa
As climate change, land degradation, and human expansion continue to threaten Africa’s wildlife, technology is emerging as one of the most powerful tools in modern conservation. This is especially evident…
Why the Government Has Temporarily Suspended the Express Penalty System
The Ugandan government has suspended the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) for one month, following public complaints over flawed traffic fines, technical issues, and poor implementation. The suspension, effective…
Uganda Goes Digital: Automated Traffic Fines Now Live Nationwide.
Uganda has officially launched the Automated Electronic Penalty System (EPSAuto), a high-tech, camera-driven platform designed to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety across the country. Unveiled by the Ministry…
How New Technology at UBOS Is Transforming Data Collection
For decades, Uganda’s national statistics relied heavily on paper-based surveys, manual data entry, and delayed reporting—challenges that often impeded timely policy responses. But a quiet revolution is underway. The use…