The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, to coordinate and regulate Information Technology services in Uganda.
NITA-U is under the general supervision of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance.
Vision Statement
"Lives transformed through e-services delivery"
Mission Statement
'To create a technical and regulatory environment for delivery of reliable and secure e-services
Functions of the Authority
To provide first level technical support and advice for critical Government information technology systems including managing the utilisation of the resources and infrastructure for centralised data centre facilities for large systems through the provision of specialised technical skills
To identify and advise Government on all matters of information technology development, utilisation, usability, accessibility and deployment including networking, systems development, information technology security, training and support.
To co-ordinate, supervise and monitor the utilisation of information technology in the public and private sectors.
To regulate and enforce standards for information technology hardware and software equipment procurement in all Government Ministries, departments, agencies and parastatals.
To create and manage the national databank, its inputs and outputs
To set, monitor and regulate standards for information technology planning, acquisition, implementation, delivery, support, organisation, sustenance, disposal, risk management, data protection, security and contingency planning
To regulate the electronic signature infrastructure and other related matters as used in electronic transactions in Uganda
To promote and provide technical guidance for the establishment of e-Government, e-Commerce and other e-Transactions in Uganda
In liaison with other relevant institutions, to regulate the information technology profession in Uganda in order to ensure its effective utilisation promotion and development
To act as an authentication center for information technology training in Uganda in conjunction with the Ministry responsible for Education
To provide advice on information technology project management services to Government.
To provide for information management service through acting as a records management facility and an information depository
To provide guidance on the establishment of an infrastructure for information sharing by Government and related stakeholders
To provide guidance in information technology audit services to Government.
To undertake and commission research as may be necessary to promote the objects of the Authority
To arbitrate disputes arising between suppliers of information technology solutions and consumers
To protect and promote the interests of consumers or users of information technology services or solutions
To undertake any other activity necessary for the implementation of the objects of the Authority.