Dr. Drake Patrick Mirembe serves as the founding Minister of ICT and Innovation in the Tooro Kingdom Cabinet. A computer scientist, academic, and technology entrepreneur, Dr. Mirembe leads the digital transformation agenda for His Majesty Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I’s administration.
His portfolio focuses on integrating modern technology with cultural preservation, expanding digital literacy, fostering youth innovation, and establishing resilient digital infrastructure across Tooro’s nine counties and Fort Portal Tourism City.
Education & Professional Experience
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Education: PhD in Information Systems Security from the University of Groningen (Netherlands
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Academic Leadership: Senior Lecturer and researcher in Networks and Cybersecurity at Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS).
Innovation & Entrepreneurship:
- Founding Manager, Microsoft Innovation Center Uganda.
- Founding Head, Center for Innovations and Professional Skills Development (CiPSD), Makerere University.
- Co-Founder and Senior Consultant, Eight Tech Consults.
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, ClinicMaster International.
Key Strategic Directives
- E-Governance & Royal Media Portals: Developing and securing official Kingdom web portals, digital archives, and royal communication channels.
- Youth Digital Empowerment: Spearheading regional tech hubs, coding bootcamps, and vocational digital skills drives to equip Tooro’s youth for the modern economy.
- ICT for Community Growth (ICT4D): Applying digital tools to enhance local agricultural value chains, healthcare delivery, and cultural eco-tourism.
Contact & Ministry Secretariat
- Ministry: Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Tooro Kingdom
- Office: Karuziika Palace Administration Block, Fort Portal City
- Email: info@toorokingdom.org