As Uganda aggressively pivots towards a digital-first economy, the frontline of our national security has shifted. With the Parish Development Model (PDM) moving billions of shillings through digital systems, the Ugandan parish is now the target of high-tech thieves.
We are witnessing a new type of “night dancer”. the cybercriminal who steals without ever entering your compound. It is time for a strategic shift: every Ugandan parish now needs a dedicated “digital askari”- parish cyber defence representative.
The logic is simple: when we build a new market or a school, we hire a watchman. As we build our digital economy through PDM and e-government services, why are we leaving the “digital gate” wide open?
A parish cyber defence representative is not just a computer technician; they are the village’s first line of defence against the mufere (scammer) currently threatening our rural economy.
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By Marvin Kashaija (Director, CSFAU)