Uganda’s Ministry of ICT engages Equal Opportunities Commission on digital inclusion
Date: 2026-03-19
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The Ministry of ICT &
National Guidance has held a courtesy meeting with the Equal Opportunities
Commission-Uganda to discuss pressing issues affecting access, affordability,
and inclusion in the country’s digital space.
The discussions addressed
citizen concerns around internet access and costs, connectivity gaps, digital
inclusion for persons with disabilities, online safety, and civic education.
Principal Secretary Dr.
Aminah Zawedde highlighted ongoing initiatives to expand regional ICT hubs,
improve connectivity, and strengthen measures to mitigate harmful online
content.
Dr. Zawedde also emphasized
the importance of inclusive digital services, citing progress in supporting
persons with visual impairments at the National ICT Innovation Hub through
assistive technologies and targeted training programs, with plans to scale these
efforts nationwide.
