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Uganda's Cyber Stars Champion 2026!

Congratulations to Okema Paul Mark from Makerere University for emerging as the overall winner of the 4th Cyber Stars Competition National Final!
An outstanding achievement in this year's competition.
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Pirated programs are a primary source of malware, ransomware, and identity theft. The cost you save is nothing compared to the data you risk losing. Choose genuine. Choose security.
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A successful conclusion to the 4th Cyber Stars Competition 2026!

From the launch and mentorship sessions to the National Final, this year's competition has been a journey of learning, innovation and skill development.

Congratulations to all 60 finalists, the 22 recognised Cyber Stars and the participating universities.
Together, we continue nurturing the talent needed to secure Uganda's digital future.
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Speaking at the closing of the 4th Cyber Stars Competition 2026 National Final, UCC Director of ICT and Research, Eng. Christine Mugimba (@CMugimba ), emphasised the importance of continuous learning, ethical conduct and responsible application of cybersecurity skills in securing Uganda's digital future.

She congratulated all 60 finalists and encouraged the 22 award recipients to make full use of the professional training and certification opportunities provided by UCC.
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