In October 2025, National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) announced the creation of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX) together with a policy position that networks would be “encouraged and, where applicable, required to exchange domestic traffic at the NIPX.” While the stated objectives of improved performance, reduced international dependency, and strengthened digital sovereignty are laudable, we note with concern that:

• No prior industry consultation appears to have been conducted; and
• The referenced National Peering Policy is not publicly available.

This announcement also represents a major structural intervention in Uganda’s Internet interconnection market with potentially far-reaching implications for competition, investment, and infrastructure development.

Attached is a copy of this announcement and our formal submission to NITA-U and the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance which was delivered on December 11, 2025. We encourage everyone to read our summary analysis here: https://blog.uixp.co.ug/2025/11/protecting-digital-gains-how-government....