Snapplify rolls out learning projects in SA, Kenya, Uganda

Google urges journos to go digital to thrive

[Walter Wafula] At the recent Google's gUganda conference held in Kampala, Ugandan journalists were urged to embrace digital tools such as smartphones and tablet computers to secure their future as content providers.

Uganda: Free Facebook on MTN

ICT minister to unveil Mobile Monday Kampala

Evolution boosts computer literacy in Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Evolution Technology Labs, a new training-needs service provider, has set up an ICT Lab at Santa Lucia Basic School in Uganda through a partnership with the Wakiso district-based school. The beneficiaries are trained in using computers and other IT hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office, the Internet and Typing Master.

New broadband service provider launches in Kampala

[Walter Wafula] The Broadband Company, a new internet, data and voice service firm in Uganda plans to start its commercial services in Kampala this Friday, 10 July 2009.

Uganda resumes fibre optic cable construction

[Walter Wafula] Sixteen new districts will be hooked onto Uganda's National Data Transmission Backbone in 2009 once construction of the second phase of the broadband cable begins. Over 1,500 kilometres of optical fibre cable will be constructed to extend the communication infrastructure to more towns.

Uganda's ICT industry lauded by ITU

[Walter Wafula] Uganda's government has been lauded for turning around what was once an inadequately governed communication sector to an advanced, robust and prosperous information and communication technology industry in the last ten years.

Microsoft, USAID boost management of Uganda's education system

[Walter Wafula] In a bid to build capacity in the management of students and teachers information, the Microsoft Corporation and the United States Agency for International Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement an Education Management Information System (EMIS), with the government of Uganda through its Ministry of Education and Sports.

ICT stakeholders to assess impact of technology on Uganda

[Walter Wafula] Key stakeholders in the information and communication technology sector of Uganda will next week assemble in Kampala, to asses the impact of activities of the sector on human and economic development.

Wireless launched for rural Uganda

[David Kezio-Musoke] Community wireless networks have been set up at telecentres in northern Uganda in Lira and Nabweru, areas that are considered extremely rural by the CWRC.

Special computer developed for rural Ugandan Schools

[David Kezio-Musoke] A new computer that is half the size of the bible and powered by a motorcycle battery makes its debut in Uganda.