The Minister of information and communication technology (ICT) Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has called for a harmonized policy on digital migration in the east African community.

Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda

Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda said this during the opening of the East African community task force meeting on digital broad casting that attracted experts from across the region.

He called upon experts to crystallize the use of digital migration in the region and pledged government support in the implementation of the East African community decision.

Dr. Rugunda added that sharing of experiences is crucial in the new era of digital broadcasting saying that policy makers and the population should be brought on board while discussing matters regarding
broadcasting.

Durieng the same meeting, the executive director Uganda communication Godfrey Mutabazi said there is need to regulate and harmonize the local content through a policy such that all countries in the region can move together.

By Mugisa Isaac Matthias