Summary:
- Uganda’s Ministry of ICT installed high-speed internet at key locations for the upcoming NAM and G77+China summits. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi highlighted Wifi-6 upgrades, internet hotspots, and dedicated summit websites. The Munyonyo conference center opened, and UN Women organized an agribusiness expo. Dr. Baryomunsi emphasized unity and collaboration for the country’s collective good during the conferences.
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in Uganda has successfully installed high-speed internet at key locations to enhance user experience ahead of the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Group of 77 + China summits.
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, announced the completion of upgrades at Entebbe International Airport and Munyonyo’s Speke Resort to Wifi-6 technology, designed for optimal performance in dense network conditions. Internet hotspots have been established at Kajjansi junctions, the Entebbe Expressway toll gate, and Hotel Africana, designated as a major media center.
Dr. Baryomunsi stressed the internet’s crucial role in facilitating communication during the NAM summit and assured continued high-speed internet availability for Ugandans after the summits. The Ministry has also created dedicated websites for the NAM and G77 summits, implementing robust web firewall applications for content security.
In addition, the ministry celebrated the official opening of the new conference center at Munyonyo, marking a technological infrastructure milestone for Uganda. Simultaneously, UN Women, in collaboration with the Ugandan government, organized an exhibition named “Source of the Nile Women in Agribusiness Expo/Summit” at Serena Hotel Kigo. The exhibition, featuring 40 women showcasing Ugandan crops, aims to provide a platform for international delegates during the NAM summit.
Ms. Paulina Chiwangu, the UN Women Resident Representative in Uganda, emphasized the exhibition’s significance as a launchpad for future NAM women investment summits. She highlighted the importance of partnerships to foster investments in value addition and agro-processing activities, recognizing women’s substantial contribution to Uganda’s agricultural sector.
Dr. Baryomunsi called for unity and collaboration among politicians and the public, emphasizing the conferences’ transcendent nature beyond political affiliations, positioning Uganda as a hospitable nation.
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