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Uganda’s Commitment to SDGs

Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) aims to "achieve gender equality and empower all including women and girls." Eng. Irene
Kaggwa's role as the Acting Executive Director (ED) of UCC since 2020 serves as a testament to Uganda's strides toward this goal.
Her leadership on the ICT reflects on Uganda’s commitment to breaking gender barriers and ensuring equal representation in
leadership positions within the ICT industry.

Under Kaggwa's visionary leadership, Uganda’s UCC has scaled to new heights in the global ICT arena. Her ascent to a pivotal
position inspires countless Ugandan women to pursue careers in ICT, challenge gender norms, and envision globally-aligned
leadership roles. Through her contributions, Kaggwa stands as a beacon for women's empowerment, reinforcing Uganda's
dedication to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Agenda, which includes making tangible progress on SDG 5.

market providers, leading to improved Quarterly revenues recorded by the industry dedication to narrowing the digital chasm
service quality and affordable tariffs for show a significant contribution to Uganda's inspire confidence in a progressive future.
consumers. economy, with a steady influx of funds
supporting various government initiatives,
The UCC has also focused on training the improving infrastructure, education, The past 25 years stand as a testament to
youth in view of the demographics of the healthcare, and other essential services for Uganda's unwavering commitment to its
country, equipping them with the skills Ugandans. digital evolution. As the nation charts its
needed to harness emerging technologies, path towards its 2030 objectives, it stands
fostering digital literacy, and creating a Uganda's Digital Ascent on the cusp of becoming East Africa's
workforce that can leverage entrepreneurial While Uganda has made remarkable strides foremost digital leader. With a blend of
opportunities in the digital age. in the digital realm, challenges such as vision and resilience, Uganda is not just
enhancing rural connectivity and mitigating crafting its success story but also lighting
The telecom industry in Uganda has grown the digital divide remain. Nonetheless, the way for others in the region.
exponentially with the guidance of the UCC. the introduction of 5G and a steadfast

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