Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has hailed Huawei Technologies Uganda for its contribution to expanding affordable digital access and supporting Uganda’s digital transformation agenda under the government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy.
Speaking during a meeting with a Huawei delegation led by Managing Director Zhang Hao (Edward) at the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, Minister Musasizi said the company’s investments in ICT infrastructure and digital services have played a significant role in improving connectivity and accelerating technology adoption across the country.
Minister Musasizi urged Huawei to deepen its investment in ICT skills development by equipping young Ugandan’s with advanced technological expertise that can support the local manufacturing of computers, mobile phones, and other ICT equipment.
He said this aligns with the government’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) agenda aimed at promoting value addition and industrialization.
Minister Musasizi also commended Huawei for its policy proposals to strengthen Uganda’s digital economy and its corporate social responsibility initiatives, which he said have improved the lives of many Ugandans through increased access to digital services.
Huawei, which has operated in Uganda for 25 years, used the meeting to present proposals aimed at reducing the cost of digital services.
These include tax incentives and the introduction of affordable smartphones to boost smartphone penetration from the current 46 percent, a move the company believes will accelerate digital inclusion and economic growth.
