National Digital Transformation & eGov Awards 2026
Recognising government and private sector digital transformation across Uganda. 35+ categories, four regions, one national ceremony.
Counting down to the Kololo Grand Finale
17–19 Nov
Ceremony Dates · Kololo Independence Grounds
31+
Award Categories · 6 Clusters + Special
Both
Sectors · Government + Private
4
Ceremonies · All 4 Regions + National Finale
The Awards Design Principle
Public Sector and Private Sector, Recognised Together
Aligned to NDP IV ATMS: digital is the enabler of Agro-industrialisation, Tourism, Minerals and Science, Technology & Innovation. The Awards recognise the full ecosystem and its jobs.
Government Track
MDAs, local governments, state enterprises and statutory bodies. NITA-U coordinates outreach via formal circular to all MDAs.
Private Sector Track
Private companies, startups, BPO/ITES firms and development partners. CIO-CxO Forum coordinates outreach through its member network.
Shared Categories
Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, Public-Private Partnership, Leadership and Young Trailblazer, open to both sectors.
Regional Track
All four regions (Northern, Eastern, Western, Central), with regional recognition delivered at the national ceremony.
Award Categories
Six Clusters, Two Special Categories, One Regional Track
Cluster A · 4 categories · Public Sector
Overall Excellence
Outstanding, measurable, citizen-impacting digital transformation across government.
Cluster B · 5 categories · Public Sector
Citizen Service and Public Value
Digital services that measurably reduce cost, time and friction for citizens and businesses.
Cluster C · 5 categories · Both Sectors
Technology and Innovation
Responsible, high-impact use of modern technology across government and industry alike.
Cluster D · 5 categories · Private Sector
Private Sector Digital Excellence
Dedicated recognition for private companies, startups, BPO/ITES firms and development partners.
Cluster E · 6 categories · Both Sectors
Leadership and Individual
Recognising the people driving digital transformation across government and industry.
Cluster F · 6 categories · Both Sectors
Sector-Specific Digital Innovation
ATMS-aligned innovation across health, education, agriculture, finance, tourism and minerals.
Our Track Record
Built on the 2019 & 2021 E-Government Excellence Awards
2026 is the continuation and expansion of a programme NITA-U has already proven: independently quality-assured, and now scaled with the CIO-CxO Digital Leadership Forum as implementation partner, a dedicated private sector cluster, and a national regional showcase circuit.
9M
Total Views (2021)
5,000
Physical Participants
10M
Total Reach
150
Government CIOs Engaged
40
Exhibitors
146K+
Radio / TV / Media Reach
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News and Events
29 Jul 2026
35+ award categories across six clusters endorsed by the Awards Committee
29 Jul 2026
Regional outreach visits begin ahead of the Northern, Eastern and Western showcases
29 Jul 2026
Awards Committee constituted for the 2026 National Digital Transformation & eGov Awards
Events
October 2026 · Northern Region
Gulu Stadium
October 2026 · Eastern Region
Jinja Stadium
November 2026 · Western Region
Mbarara Stadium
The Kololo Grand Finale
Free public access, 17–19 November 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala.
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Ready to put your transformation forward?
Nominations are open to government and private sector alike. Self-nomination is welcome, the same model used in 2019 and 2021.