• Uganda hosted a three-day Tanzanian delegation to benchmark its national data centre and CERT infrastructure.

• Both countries aim to harmonise regulations and build interoperable digital systems within the East African Community.

• Uganda positions itself as a regional leader in secure and resilient digital-economy development.

Uganda and Tanzania have opened a new chapter in digital cooperation through an initiative focused on cybersecurity and data protection. The Uganda National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) hosted a delegation from Tanzania’s Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) in Kampala from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November 2025. The visit underscored the growing trend of African states collaborating on digital transformation.

The mission allowed the Tanzanian team to benchmark Uganda’s main digital infrastructures, including the National Data Centre and the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). Both structures form the backbone of Uganda’s public-sector cybersecurity system.

Officials designed the visit to share best practices and strengthen technical capacity to improve government-system resilience against rising cyber threats. The programme also aimed to give Tanzania first-hand exposure to operational cybersecurity frameworks that Uganda has built over the past decade.

Caroline Mugisha, Director of Regulation and Legal Affairs at NITA-U, said the cooperation reflects the shared ambition of East African Community states to harmonise regulation and develop interoperable infrastructures. “This comparative visit demonstrates our joint commitment to improving regional ICT capacities,” she said.

The delegations also met the Personal Data Protection Office and visited the Information Access Centre, reinforcing the integrated link between security, governance and digital inclusion. By sharing its expertise, Uganda seeks to consolidate its position as a regional leader in building a safe and resilient digital economy.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum