Uganda’s Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, has launched the Updated National Information Security Framework (NISF) 2026, a policy tool meant to help government institutions strengthen cybersecurity and protect the country’s growing digital infrastructure.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister noted that as more government services move online, protecting the systems behind them has become non-negotiable.
“As Government delivers more services digitally, we must ensure those services are safe, reliable and trusted. Information security is no longer just an ICT issue. It is a matter of national security, economic development, public service delivery and public trust,” she said.
Lumumba also urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to work hand in hand with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) during cybersecurity assessments and to act swiftly on any corrective measures needed to shore up the security of government systems.
The updated framework goes beyond being just a policy document — it’s a practical toolkit. It includes cybersecurity assessment tools and minimum security controls that institutions can use to measure their cybersecurity maturity, identify vulnerabilities, and build stronger defences against evolving cyber threats.
Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, agreed with this practical approach, calling the framework a roadmap that will help government bodies move from merely being aware of cybersecurity risks to taking action.
The framework, developed under the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GovNet), will help protect the country’s critical information infrastructure while building public trust in digital government services.
With more public services shifting online every year, this launch marks another step in Uganda’s broader push to create a digital environment that is not only more connected, but genuinely secure and trustworthy.
