Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda

The government according to Dr. Rugunda wants to use the ICT ministry to improve on the communication sector’s role in the development of the country.

According to ICT ministerial appointee Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, the government wants to use the ministry as a facilitator and catalyst to ensure that the communication’s sector grows from its current status.

Addressing journalists shortly after appearing before the vetting committee, Rugunda says the ministry has already made significant gains, citing an increase in the use of mobile telephones in the country from the previous 50000 to now over four million.

He attributed the improvement to the current government policy of liberalization where the private sector has played a crucial role in improving on this sector which he says has enabled reduction of prices for mobile phones.

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