Uganda and Tanzania have taken an important step toward improving regional cybersecurity by strengthening cooperation between their national ICT agencies. From November 11 to 13, 2025, Uganda’s National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) hosted a high-level delegation from Tanzania’s Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) in Kampala.
The visit focused on sharing knowledge, improving digital security systems, and building stronger defenses against growing cyber threats across East Africa.
During the three-day program, the Tanzanian delegation toured key national digital facilities, including:
Uganda’s National Data Centre, which hosts important government systems and ensures secure data storage.
The National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), responsible for detecting, responding to, and managing cyberattacks targeting public institutions.
The visit allowed both countries to exchange best practices and strengthen technical expertise in cybersecurity management.
Focus on data protection and digital inclusion
The program also included visits to the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) and the Information Access Centre, highlighting the close link between data privacy, digital governance, and equal access to technology.
Officials emphasized that improving data protection laws and building public trust are essential as both countries expand e-government services.
A growing model for regional cooperation
Uganda used the visit to share its decade-long experience in building cybersecurity frameworks and establishing secure national infrastructure. The country hopes to position itself as a regional hub for secure and resilient digital systems.
The cooperation also aligns with wider East African Community (EAC) goals, including:
harmonizing cybersecurity regulations
improving cross-border digital services
developing ICT systems that work smoothly across member states
With cybercrime rising across Africa, both governments say such partnerships will be key to protecting citizens, public institutions, and national digital economies.
