Uganda’s National ICT Innovation Hub partners Milima Technologies to boost cybersecurity skills

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Uganda’s National ICT Innovation Hub has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Milima Technologies Uganda aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacity and supporting the country’s growing innovation ecosystem.

The partnership will focus on equipping young innovators with practical cybersecurity skills through training programmes, workshops, mentorship, and collaborative initiatives. It also seeks to create opportunities for knowledge sharing, research, and innovation in response to evolving digital security needs.

Both institutions indicated that the collaboration is designed to build the technical capacity required for individuals and organisations to operate effectively in an increasingly digital environment. The initiative places particular emphasis on developing talent and fostering innovation as key drivers of Uganda’s digital transformation agenda.

The agreement is expected to contribute to the growth of a skilled workforce capable of addressing cybersecurity challenges while supporting the broader development of the country’s technology ecosystem.