Uganda has moved to intensify its national cyber-defense capabilities with the launch of Operation Cyber Digital Shield, a countrywide recruitment drive aimed at building a formal force of trained Cyber War Fighters. The initiative, spearheaded by the Cyber Security and Forensics Association of Uganda (CSFAU), follows the recent Cyber Stars University Student competition and seeks to enlist both professionals and students to defend the country against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. CSFAU Director Marvin Kashaija Blessed, a certified cyber security and forensics expert, said the new drive marks a critical shift in how Uganda prepares for modern warfare. He added that the recruitment campaign directly supports the National Cybersecurity Strategy, particularly its goal of building a highly skilled cyber workforce capable of responding to state-sponsored attacks, financial system breaches, and threats to national infrastructure. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) welcomed the effort. Christine Mujimba, UCC's Director of ICT and Research, said the economic toll of cybercrime demands urgent investment in local human capacity. "The global cost of cybercrime is staggering," Mujimba said. "By training the younger generation through practical, outcome-based learning, we are closing the skills gap and reinforcing national defenses against digital fraud and data breaches." "This is a call to arms for the digital generation," he said. "By joining CSFAU, you are formally enlisting as a Cyber War Fighter dedicated to protecting the data, systems and sovereignty of our nation. The time to fortify our shield is now." Operation Cyber Digital Shield is expected to run nationwide, with CSFAU positioning itself as the central command structure for building Uganda's next generation of cyber-defense experts. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The new operation opens several membership pathways under CSFAU, including a professional tier for experts contributing to policy and threat intelligence, a student tier for university learners trained and certified for frontline digital defense, and an affiliate tier targeting non-technical professionals who need organizational security skills. CSFAU President Muganhwa Emmanuel Cliff described the campaign as a national call to service.

Uganda Launches Nationwide Recruitment Drive for Cyber War Fighters

Tagged: Uganda East Africa Legal Affairs Business ICT Tagged: Uganda East Africa Legal Affairs Business ICT Tagged: Uganda East Africa Legal Affairs Business ICT AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. 10 December 2025 Nile Post (Kampala) "For too long, Uganda has relied on external expertise," Kashaija said. "Cyber-attacks are the new form of economic and geopolitical warfare, targeting our critical national infrastructure. By investing in our home-grown talent, we are strengthening our borders in the digital domain."