Lawyers have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies while strengthening ethics, cybersecurity, and accountability to protect public trust. The call was made at the opening of the Uganda Law Society’s (ULS) 2026 Digital Transformation Festival at Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, Kampala, under the theme, “Digital Democracy: Advancing Access to Justice, Innovation…
The government has announced plans to introduce new laws to regulate the use of internet platforms, including TikTok, as part of efforts to curb online abuse and promote responsible use of digital technologies. Speaking at the 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum held at Sheraton, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, said…
Ugandan universities, working with partner institutions across the continent, have launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health African Network, a platform aimed at strengthening policy frameworks, research, and the development of AI-driven healthcare applications. The network was launched at Makerere University and is expected to bring together government officials, health researchers, medical practitioners, and innovators….
