The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board (BHTB) have launched an initiative to drive the digital transformation of the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda's largest and oldest traditional monarchy.
UCC executive director Nyombi Thembo welcomed a delegation from the BHTB, led by chief executive officer Najibu Nsubuga, in Kampala.
"We are keen to explore how we can collaborate with the Buganda government through our digital inclusion initiatives to expand access to ICT, build digital skills, and ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age," Thembo said.
The Buganda government is the administrative arm of the kingdom.
Among the proposals discussed was the establishment of an information and communication technology (ICT) laboratory at the Buganda Kingdom Library.
Beyond establishing the ICT laboratory, the partners aim to improve digital inclusion, build ICT skills, expand access to digital services and support the digitisation of Buganda's cultural heritage, creating new opportunities for education, preservation and tourism.
Thembo said the project would help modernise the library's role.
"Libraries are evolving into hubs of innovation, and integrating digital infrastructure into cultural and heritage spaces is an effective way to promote digital literacy," he said.
The BHTB also welcomed the initiative.
The board praised the regulator's role in promoting local content, which it said **would support** heritage preservation and create opportunities to digitise cultural assets for tourism promotion.
The kingdom has a history spanning more than 700 years.
Centred in Uganda's Central Region, which includes Kampala, Buganda remains a highly influential traditional kingdom. It encompasses more than 20% of Uganda's population and retains significant cultural, economic and political influence.
The kingdom manages substantial economic assets, including land, major business shareholdings, and community health and education services.
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