PROSECUTORS STRENGTHEN CAPACITY TO PROSECUTE CYBERCRIME AND DIGITAL EVIDENCE CASES
Prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) participated in a three-day training on ICT laws, cybercrime investigations, digital evidence, and prosecution, held from 18th to 20th August 2026 at Esella Country Hotel. The training was supported by the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-Uganda) through its consultant, Empower Consult.
The training aimed to strengthen prosecutorial competence in an evolving criminal justice environment where technology increasingly shapes both the commission of crime and the nature of evidence relied upon in prosecutions.
Mr. Andrew Odiit, Principal Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, represented the Director of Public Prosecutions at the opening of the training. In his remarks, he urged participants to make full use of the programme by observing punctuality, maintaining consistent attendance, and actively participating in all sessions. He emphasised the importance of the training to contemporary prosecutorial practice, noting that building capacity in cybercrime and digital evidence handling is critical to effective justice delivery.
Ms. Caroline Mugisha Akello, Director for Regulations and Legal Services at NITA-Uganda, expressed appreciation to the ODPP for its continued collaboration in the training and other partnership initiatives. She encouraged prosecutors to regularly visit the NITA-Uganda website to better understand the Authority’s mandate and to access relevant legislation to enhance their knowledge and handling of cyber-related offences.
The training programme covered key areas, including lawful access to digital information, forensic investigations, preservation and presentation of digital evidence, charge drafting, trial advocacy, the use of expert witnesses, and cross-border cooperation.
As technology continues to influence both the commission of crime and the evidentiary landscape, strengthening prosecutors’ digital competencies remains essential to delivering effective, timely, and modern criminal justice services.
