• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Donate
  • Login
Watchdog Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News
No Result
View All Result
Watchdog Uganda
No Result
View All Result

Government Cuts Internet Cost By 50% To Improve Service Delivery

Ambrose Gahene by Ambrose Gahene
2 years ago
in National, News
9 0
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

ShareTweetSendShare

The Uganda Government has finally reduced the Cost of the Internet from US$ 70 to US$35 per Mbps per month to facilitate service delivery, according to a statement released by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the National Information and Technology Authority Uganda (NITA U), on Tuesday.

While addressing Journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance said, the Internet reduction will enable Ugandans to access essential services cheaply.

He enumerated the essential services to include; the cost of applying online for passports, National IDs and Land Titles among others.

“ The Government of Uganda has taken key steps to prioritize the development of ICT Sector which include; the Development of the Digital Uganda Vision and the Development of ICT Infrastructure all over the country which are in line with Government Policies and strategies like; the Uganda Vision 2040 and the National Development Plan (NDP),” he said.

Dr. Baryomunsi added that; Government has set up a total of 280 free Internet Hotspots in Kampala, which will be accessed at Market places, Hospitals, Schools and at the Kampala City Square among others. He in addition said, Government has put in place similar free Internet Hotspots in 300 places upcountry.

Asked by Journalists on the fate of reopening Facebook, which was closed down way back in 2021, Dr Baryomunsi said, Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is handling the matter with Facebook, to lay down guidelines that shall see Facebook respect the Laws of Uganda before they are allowed to reopen.

He said Facebook violated Ugandan Laws by indulging in politicking during Uganda’s elections of 2021, which resulted in the social media indefinite suspension.

Dr. Baryomunsi also called upon Ugandan Innovators to put in place other social media platforms instead of relying on foreign social media platforms, such as Facebook.

Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, NITA Uganda Executive Director, said NITA-U has championed the enabling environment for reliable and affordable internet services.

“Recognizing the crucial role of digital connectivity in the development of our Nation, NITA-U commenced providing Internet services to Government entities in FY 2013/14 at a rate of US$300 per MBPs per month, which was significantly more affordable than the prevailing retail price of US$600 across Private Sector providers,” he said.

He added that; over the years, NITA-U’s dedication to its mission and the increasing number of clients on board to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) has resulted in gradual reduction in the price per month, reaching an impressive US$70 in November 2017.

“Now the economies of scale brought forth by over 1,400 entities connected to the NBI have paved the way for even greater progress,” he added.


Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com
Share2Tweet1SendShare

Related Posts

Business

CAN JOHN BOSCO MUWONGE CLAIM A SPOT AMONG AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST?

5th July 2025 at 18:09
Chancellor of Jinja Diocese and Bishop’s Secretary, Fr. Gerald Mutto
News

Preparations for St. Gonzaga Gonza Day celebrations complete 

4th July 2025 at 17:54
News

New business lounge commissioned at Entebbe International Airport

4th July 2025 at 16:40
Next Post

UNAA ELECTIONS: Multi-Billion Scandal Resurfaces Ahead of September Regime Changing Convention 

  • Prostitution in Uganda- Courtesy Photo

    10 dangerous hotspots known for prostitutes in Kampala

    1113 shares
    Share 445 Tweet 278
  • Silent Billionaire Bosco Muwonge Buys Mukwano Arcade at UGX 250 Billion Cash Down

    39 shares
    Share 16 Tweet 10
  • LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

    2286 shares
    Share 914 Tweet 572
  • Uganda’s Billionaires 2025: Once Again Sudhir Ruparelia Leads a Resilient Pack

    45 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 11
  • LIST : Gov’t releases Revised Salary Structure for Teachers, Police, and Prisons Staff for FY 2024/2025

    120 shares
    Share 48 Tweet 30
Facebook Twitter

Contact Information

Watchdog Uganda is a portal for solution journalism, trending news plus cutting edge commentaries in the fields of politics, security, business, tourism, entertainment, technology, agriculture, climate change, environment, public health et al. We also give preference to Ugandan community news and topical discussions. The portal also publishes community news and topical discussions.

Email: editorial@watchdoguganda.com
To Advertise:Click here

Latest News

CAN JOHN BOSCO MUWONGE CLAIM A SPOT AMONG AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST?

5th July 2025 at 18:09
Bwanika Joseph

BWANIKA JOSEPH: The Ballot and the Briefcase, Uganda’s Corporate Workers Must Vote for Fairness and Dignity

5th July 2025 at 10:36

Check out

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Minister Muruli Mukasa

LIST: New salary structure for civil servants starting July 2020 out; scientists, lecturers get juicy pay rise

24th May 2020 at 10:45
Pregnant woman

Shock as 17-year old boy impregnates his two sisters during Covid-19 lockdown 

17th June 2020 at 08:17
Sudhir Ruparelia is set to speak at business forum in United Kingdom

Billionaire Sudhir’s wisdom on how to invest in real estate

0

How a boy’s destiny turned from cotton grower to communications guru

0

CAN JOHN BOSCO MUWONGE CLAIM A SPOT AMONG AFRICA’S WEALTHIEST?

5th July 2025 at 18:09
Bwanika Joseph

BWANIKA JOSEPH: The Ballot and the Briefcase, Uganda’s Corporate Workers Must Vote for Fairness and Dignity

5th July 2025 at 10:36

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Politics
    • World News
    • Media Outreach Newswire
    • Africa News
    • Tourism
    • Community News
    • Luganda
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Motorsport
  • Op-Ed
    • #Out2Lunch
    • Conversations with
    • Politics
    • Relationships
  • Business
    • Agriculture
    • CEOs & Entrepreneurs,
    • Companies
    • Finance
    • Products
    • RealEstate
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • People
    • Showbiz
      • Salon Mag
  • Special Report
    • Education
    • Voices
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Events
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • WD-TV
  • Donate
  • China News

© 2025 Watchdog Uganda