Empowering Uganda ThroughOpen Government Data
Data.gov.ug is Uganda's official open data portal, established to promote transparency, accountability, and innovation through accessible government data. We serve as the central hub for Uganda's open data ecosystem.
Our Core Values
Transparency
Making government data accessible to promote accountability and trust
Collaboration
Working with citizens, researchers, and developers to maximize data impact
Innovation
Fostering technological advancement and evidence-based decision making
Excellence
Maintaining high standards in data quality, security, and user experience
Our Mission
To democratize access to government data, enabling citizens, researchers, businesses, and civil society organizations to make informed decisions, drive innovation, and hold government accountable through transparent and accessible information.
Key Objectives:
- Promote transparency and accountability in government operations
- Enable evidence-based policy making and service delivery
- Foster innovation and economic growth through data-driven solutions
- Strengthen citizen engagement and democratic participation
- Support research and academic initiatives across Uganda
Our Vision
To be the leading open data platform in East Africa, setting the standard for government transparency and data-driven governance while empowering Uganda's digital transformation and sustainable development.
Strategic Goals:
Innovation Hub
Become the go-to resource for data-driven innovation in Uganda
Citizen Empowerment
Enable every Ugandan to access and use government data effectively
Governance Structure
Data.gov.ug operates under a collaborative governance model involving multiple government agencies and stakeholders
Ministry of ICT & National Guidance
Overall policy direction and strategic oversight of the open data initiative
National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U)
Platform development, maintenance, and technical infrastructure management
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)
Statistical standards, data quality assurance, and methodology guidance
Government Ministries & Agencies
Publishing and maintaining datasets from their respective sectors
Legal & Policy Framework
Access to Information Act
Legal foundation for public access to government information
Data Protection Act
Ensures privacy protection and responsible data handling
Open Data Policy
Government commitment to transparency and open data principles
Our Impact
Measuring the success of Uganda's open data initiative through key performance indicators
Annual downloads by researchers, developers, and citizens
Monthly active users accessing government data
Government ministries and agencies contributing data
Publicly available datasets across all sectors
Key Milestones
Our journey towards becoming Uganda's premier open data platform
Platform Launch
Official launch of Data.gov.ug with initial 500 datasets from 25 government agencies
COVID-19 Response
Rapid deployment of health and economic data to support pandemic response efforts
API Development
Launch of comprehensive REST API enabling programmatic access to all datasets
Regional Recognition
Awarded 'Best Open Data Initiative' by the East African Digital Government Awards
Mobile Optimization
Complete mobile redesign improving accessibility for users across Uganda
AI Integration
Introduction of AI-powered data discovery and automated quality checks
Awards & Recognition
2022
Best Open Data Initiative - East African Digital Government Awards
2023
Excellence in Government Transparency - African Union Recognition
2024
Digital Innovation Award - Uganda ICT Excellence Awards
Contact Us
Get in touch with our team for support, partnerships, or general inquiries about Uganda's open data initiative
Email Support
info@data.gov.ug
technical@data.gov.ug
General inquiries and technical support
Phone Support
+256 414 313 000
+256 414 313 001
Business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Physical Address
Ministry of ICT & National Guidance
Plot 17/19/21 Jinja Road, Kampala
Visitors welcome by appointment
Department Contacts
Data Management Team
data@data.gov.ug
Dataset publishing, quality assurance, and metadata management
Technical Support
technical@data.gov.ug
API support, platform issues, and developer assistance
Policy & Partnerships
partnerships@data.gov.ug
Government partnerships, policy questions, and strategic initiatives
Training & Outreach
training@data.gov.ug
Workshops, capacity building, and community engagement
Office Hours
Emergency technical support available 24/7 for critical government systems