Breaking News: Former NITA-U ED James Saaka is Dead

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Breaking News: Former NITA-U ED James Saaka is Dead

Former Executive Director of National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) James Saaka is dead. Saaka passed away on Wednesday after reportedly...

Former Executive Director of National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) James Saaka is dead. Saaka passed away on Wednesday after reportedly losing the battle to COVID-19.

NITA-U broke the news on their official twitter handle saying, "It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce that James Saaka, our former ED, has passed away. We extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to James's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this most difficult time. Rest In Power, James."

Saaka served as NITA-U ED for 10 years before retiring mid this year. He was replaced by Dr. Hatwib Mugasa in July this year.

Under the steadfast leadership of Saaka, the authority registered tremendous strides in digitizing the nation.

The government has completed all four phases of the National Backbone Infrastructure (ICT backbone), laying 4,000 kilometers of Fiber, extending to 49 districts and connecting 480 Government offices.

 

This is a developing story…

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