The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has hosted Uganda’s new political leadership from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance for a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The delegation was led by Alioni Yorke Odria, Minister of State for ICT & National Guidance (National Guidance), who toured UICT’s specialised laboratories, smart classrooms and the National ICT Innovation Hub. The visit also included demonstrations of augmented and virtual reality (AVR) technologies and discussions on ongoing education reforms designed to strengthen Uganda’s digital skills ecosystem.
A key outcome of the engagement was the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the commercialisation of innovations developed at UICT. Odria encouraged the institute to identify research projects and technology solutions ready for market deployment, assuring the institution of the Ministry’s support in transforming innovations into products and services that can create jobs, drive economic growth and address national development priorities.
The visit concluded with an award and gift presentation ceremony recognising Aminah Zawedde for her continued policy leadership, technical guidance and contribution to the growth and transformation of UICT.
UICT said the visit reinforces its partnership with the Ministry as both institutions work to develop a digitally skilled workforce, strengthen applied research and innovation, and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation.
