Merry Christmas and a happy new year,2025, from the entire ISOC Uganda Chapter team.

The ISOC Uganda Chapter team wishes you all a happy new year 2025. May it be filled with more collaborations and innovations to make the Internet stronger, safe and available for everyone!

Today, in commemoration of #SaferInternetDay, we partnered with Maendeleo Foundation to kickstart online safety training activities in schools with today's session at Suubi Primary School. Students learnt about how to protect themselves while online. #StaySafeOnline Internet Society

Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) 2025💫 Join us as we shape the agenda for this year's UIGF under the theme: "Building Uganda’s Digital Governance Together" by submitting session proposals via forms.gle/wrcNtp2hZgE2ca… #UIGF2025 #UgSIG2025 #UIGWeek2025 #UYIGF2025

And it's a wrap! The #UgSIG2025 has concluded. Much appreciation to our participants, and our partners Internet Society Foundation RENU Ministry of ICT&NG National ICT Innovation Hub Parliament of Uganda ACME Africa Internet Society, for supporting this. #UIGF2025 #UIGWeek2025 #IGF2025

"The Uganda Internet Governance Forum (UIGF) is a multistakeholder effort to illuminate issues and cultivate constructive discussions about the future of the Internet in Uganda" - Airwe Josh, President ISOC Uganda Chapter , while giving opening remarks at the ongoing #UIGF2025. #UIGWeek2025

.Lillian Nalwoga, the UIGF Convenor, extended a heartfelt welcome to the #UIGF2025 participants. "We're all here to collaborate on Building Uganda's Digital Governance Together, and today's agenda is rich with opportunities for engagement". Access full agenda via shorturl.at/BQcjs

The Parliament of Uganda Dep Speaker Thomas Tayebwa raised concerns in the current Internet ecosystem including the low GNI from big tech, Internet tax issues, urban-rural digital divide, and Africa's small share in the global digital economy. He stressed that urgent action is needed!

The Hon. Hon Sarah Opendi, Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF), launched the UPIGF with Parliament of Uganda Dep Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Ministry of ICT&NG Hon.Dr.Chris Baryomunsi, and fellow MPs, marking a commitment to strengthening Internet policy and legislation.

While Uganda has numerous AI innovations currently, Dr. Nakatumba-Nabende, Head of The Makerere AI and Data Science Research Lab, while at #UIGF2025, notes that AI law complexities (bias, ethics etc) require local tech partnerships & agile governance, while considering varying global legal approaches. #IGF

Curious about the outcomes of ISOC Uganda Chapter's research, supported by Internet Society Foundation under its BTN program? Find out tomorrow! Join our virtual session on Zoom by registering via shorturl.at/i3hLK for a comprehensive presentation of the final results and full report. Be there!

Wishing all Ugandans a blessed Uganda Martyrs Day 2025, as we honor the bravery and sacrifice of the young souls who stood strong in their faith on this day.

Happy National Heroes' Day to all our members & supporters! Today, we honor the bravery & sacrifice of Uganda's heroes. At ISOC Uganda Chapter, we're committed to promoting a safe, accessible, useful & affordable internet for all. You are our heroes! #HeroesDay25 #Internet4All

The Best Will is the Will you Implement NOT the will you write. ~ Joshua Mpairwe, (2024)

We've Hit 1,000 Connected Sites 🥳 On 25th June 2025, we connected our 1,000th campus to the RENU network. Get to know more about our impactful journey here: renu.ac.ug/one-signal-at-…

🥳 We are honoured to announce the election of a new leadership team that will serve a two-year term from 2025 to 2027. This dedicated team brings a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to guide the Chapter’s mission. More details about the new team: shorturl.at/Efuwr

This is major milestone, I am looking forward to working with RENU towards promoting open development, evolution and use of the internet for the benefit of the Ugandan community.

RENU and the Internet Society Uganda Chapter (ISOC-UG) are joining forces! 🤝 We've officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen our collaboration in driving digital inclusion, innovation, and digital governance across Uganda. This partnership combines

This week, ISOC-UG joins the world in celebrating the International Week of Deaf People. We affirm our commitment to an inclusive Internet, where Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Uganda can access opportunities online. #InternetForAll #IWDP #InclusionMatters