The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has so far supported 70 locally developed applications.
Vincent Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary says they have managed to support a total of 70 locally developed applications up to commercialization stage.
Read more: UG: Government Supports 70 Locally Developed ICT Applications
Last month, National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) recognised and awarded government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for playing a remarkable role in availing online government services to the public.
Through NITA-U mandated by NITA-U Act 2009, Uganda government has since established an E-Government Portal which is www.gou.go.ug.
Read more: UG: How govt online portal is boosting service delivery
The head of the State House Anti-corruption unit Lt Col Edith Nakalema has expressed optimism that digitalizing government entities will help curb prodigious corruption.
Nakalema who was appointed six months ago says lessening human interaction through automation is key in fighting this tempting evil.
Read more: UG: Automating Government Agencies Will Reduce Corruption –Lt. Col. Edith Nakalema
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Uganda awarded the best online government bodies in the e-government excellence awards. The ceremony, held under the theme “Bold Digital Government: Unlocking Service Delivery”, was geared towards commending the government agencies that have actively promoted the provision of services to citizens online.
The event was organized by Legends events and hospitality and was part of NITA-U’s month-long celebration that the Authority put up marking 10 years since its inception. The awards attracted over 75 nominations under various categories in which 16 awards were delivered.
Read more: NITA Uganda awards the best e-government bodies in Uganda
Over 60 government ministries, departments and agencies have taken part in the e – government excellence exhibition organized by National Information Technology Authority (NITA) in collaboration with Huawei technologies.
A 2-day fair that began this morning is taking place at Garden City Roof Top and the general public is invited to attend.
Read more: UG: 60 Government Agencies Take Part In e–Government Expo