Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi met with Uganda’s State Minister for Information Communication Technology Joyce Ssebugwawo in Cairo on October 29, 2026, to establish a bilateral framework for digital transformation, capacity building, and artificial intelligence cooperation.
The high-level discussions focused on sharing Egyptian expertise to support Uganda in developing its national artificial intelligence strategy.
Egypt and Uganda Plan Future Digital Agreement
During the meetings in Cairo, officials stressed formalizing their shared priorities through a memorandum of understanding to be signed at a later date.
Ssebugwawo emphasized Uganda’s interest in adopting elements of Egypt’s digital government model, which integrates digital identity, secure data exchange, and digital payment systems across government entities.
The Egyptian Minister welcomed the opportunity to share the nation’s experience while promoting a mutual exchange of expertise, and he commended the progress that Uganda has already achieved in its own digital transformation journey. He voiced hope that the dialogue between the two ministries would result in an implementation roadmap to guide the agreed areas of cooperation ahead of finalizing the proposed memorandum of understanding. The Ugandan delegation expressed a strong interest in learning how Egypt handles public-private partnerships, digital service delivery, and the integration of secure digital infrastructure to support communities.
Ugandan Officials Tour Cairo Technology Sites
As part of their itinerary in Egypt, the Ugandan delegation toured Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital. The delegation visited specialized facilities including the Information Technology Institute, the National Telecommunications Institute, and the Egypt University of Informatics, alongside a stop at a Digital Egypt Innovation Hub to observe local technology support programs.
The visiting officials also explored the private sector part in advancing the information and communications technology industry and accelerating digital innovation. By reviewing Egypt’s integrated government ecosystem—which includes systems for digital payments, digital identity, and direct data exchange between separate government entities—the Ugandan delegation gathered insights to help shape their own domestic digital service delivery and capacity-building initiatives.