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    Social media mistakes that will ruin your career.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-10-02) Atangaza, B Carolyne
    Anthropologist and Makerere University Research fellow Dr. Stella Nyanzi's recent troubles with the law is a clear example of how dangerous social media can be. With her humour and bawdy descriptive language, the professor had followers hanging onto every post.
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    Ugandan students get hands-on training at Huawei Technologies
    (New Vision, 2018-04-20) Vision, Reporter
    Ugandan ICT students currently undergoing training at Huawei Technologies Co. Limited headquarters in Shenzhen China, have received as one-week hands-on training in the latest technology trends in the ICT industry.
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    Health ministry roots for digital reporting on epidemics
    (New Vision, 2018-04-17) Kwesiga, Pascal
    The apps will be developed under Epihack, a global intervention that brings together health professionals and technologists to develop digital solutions to enhance disease surveillance.
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    Domestically innovated ICT applications hit the market
    (New Vision, 2018-04-18) Tumwebaze, Frank
    On April 12, the Ministry of ICT held an award ceremony of ICT innovators at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The launch was officiated by the Prime Minister. Below is an abridged speech of Minister of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance , Frank Tumwebaze.
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    UCC to swtich off 9 million phones
    (New Vision, 2018-04-06) Lumu, David
    The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and all licensed telecom operators are working on mechanisms to deactivate any phones whose specifications fall short of the minimum standards. In recent years, the country has been a dumping ground for cheap, counterfeit and second hand mobile phones, often sold on the streets.
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    Ugandan scientists shine in Kigali
    (New Vision, 2018-04-03) Bendana, Christopher
    Two Ugandan scientists - Brian Turyabagye and Grace Nakibaala - showcased their scientific inventiveness during the second Next Einstein Forum (NEF) in Kigali on Tuesday. NEF is the largest scientific gathering on the continent.
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    Satellite technology to increase regional airport capacity
    (New Vision, 2018-04-19) Ojiambo, Benon
    In December, all airports in the East African Community (EAC) are expected to adopt the implementation of the Statelite Based Augmentation System (SBAS). SBAS are standard applications that are being developed for aviation enhancement and SBAS is important in the final phase of flights, like approach and landing.
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    Scientists urged to co-operate in fight against cybercrime
    (New Vision, 2018-04-19) Ssengendo, Abdulkarim
    Computer Scientists in universities and other institutions of learning world wide have been urged to produce tools that can be used to eliminate hackers and cyber-crime.
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    Why internet cost has remained expensive
    (New Vision, 2026-02-17) Kasoma, Aloysius
    Uganda has about 15.2 million internet subscribers, yet nearly 98% of them remain on 3G, while 4G coverage stands at 86% of the country. Despite limited transition to advanced networks, experts say users are paying near 5G prices driven by high operational and infrastructure costs faced by telecom operators.
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    Japan, Uganda Tech firms sign deal targeting software engineering jobs
    (New Vision, 2026-02-16) Twaha, Ali
    Japanese firm Akademia Limited and Uganda's Maarifasasa Limited have signed a strategic technology partnership aimed at opening up to 10,000 offshore software engineering opportunities for Ugandan developers.
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    Dairy Herd Monitor is a real deal
    (Saturday Monitor, 2018-02-10) Owiny, Jolly Tobias
    A dairy herd monitor helps farmers to accurately identify individual-cow milk production. The device also helps you better understand the performance of your herd and identify opportunities to adjust management areas on your farm.
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    Slow internet affects e-clearance of cargo
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Nakaweesi, Dorothy
    In November 2016, the Uganda Electronic Single Window - a paperless platform that electronically receives, verifies and clears international trade documentation was launched.
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    No problem in procurement process- NITA-U
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Adengo, Jonathan
    Officials from the National Information and Technology Authority- Uganda (NITA-U) have denied any wrong doing in the procurement process of the missing Link Project which aims at building the second phase of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) project.
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    Building apps propelled Kasujja into innovation
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Ngwomoya, Amos
    When Imran Kasujja, 26, built his first MakApp about Makerere University's map in 2016, he never imagined it was the gateway into the world of technology.
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    Governement orders on Shs 300bn national optic fibre
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-05-01) Mugerwa, Yasiin; Kahungu, Thembo
    President Museveni has given Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) 'Unlimited access' to national optic fibre backbone infrastructure network and ordered for immediate cancellation of a multi-billion 'unfavourable' internet contract government officials signed with soliton Telmec, a Kenyan company.
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    Establishing a comprehensive digital evidence storage management framework for judiciary criminal investigation and prosecution : a case study of Arua city, Uganda
    (Scientific and Practical Cyber Security Journal, 2025) Oli, Caroline Tabu; Ocen, Gilibrays Gilbert; Alunyu, Andrew Egwar; Mwase, Ali; Odongtoo, Godfrey; Kalinaki, Hussein; Matovu, Davis
    The growing reliance on digital evidence in judicial proceedings highlights the urgent need for a robust and effective storage management framework. This study critically assesses the shortcomings of the current digital evidence storage system within the judiciary of Arua City, Uganda specifically issues related to loss, corruption, and inadmissibility of evidence, which threaten the delivery of justice and the protection of human rights. The study adopted a quantitative approach to explore the state of digital evidence management and design a suitable model for its improvement. This involved structured surveys aimed at generating measurable data on the technical, financial, and organizational challenges hindering effective implementation. Results showed that 87% of respondents identified technical barriers, 63% cited financial constraints, and 72% emphasized the need for organizational support and training. The study concludes that addressing these challenges through scalable, secure, and user-friendly systems alongside ongoing professional training and stakeholder engagement is vital. Regular evaluations are recommended to ensure system relevance and effectiveness in line with evolving digital technologies. KEYWORDS: Digital Evidence, Judiciary, Criminal Investigation, Evidence Storage Management, Arua City, Uganda