Uganda hosted a Tanzanian delegation from November 11 to 13, 2025, to strengthen cybersecurity and data protection collaboration. The visit allowed Tanzania’s Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) to benchmark Uganda’s National Data Centre and Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). Delegates exchanged best practices, enhanced technical expertise, and explored governance-linked digital inclusion. Both countries aim to harmonize regulations and develop interoperable ICT systems, positioning Uganda as a regional hub for secure digital infrastructure.

Makerere University strengthened research and policy capacity through two major initiatives. The new Uganda OR Tambo Africa Research Chair, held by Professor David Bisagaya Meya, focuses on infectious and neurological diseases and is funded primarily through domestic resources to reduce reliance on external donors. Simultaneously, the MERIT Project, in collaboration with Norwegian universities, engages students and faculty in environmental risk research, community interventions, and knowledge exchange, linking academic training with policy development and practical solutions.