YouTube launched a Ugandan domain name extension,YouTube.co.uk at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.Uganda becomes this way the third African country with a local domain name for YouTube.The first two African countries are South Africa and Kenya .
YouTube.co.uk will offer video content from around the world,and will also promote the most relevant content to Ugandans.
"“This is a new opportunity for content creators in Uganda to bring the work of local artists, musicians, news-makers, leaders, and ordinary people to a global audience. We have fantastic collections of video content right here in Uganda and, with a new localized version of YouTube, Ugandans will be able to connect and use this information more easily,” said Google Uganda Country Manager Ham Namakajjo .
"Through such platforms like YouTube, Uganda will be able to market itself to the rest of the world more easily. YouTube has presented us with a unique opportunity, and I call upon all Ugandans to use it as a platform to showcase the features of our country that make us fully Ugandan - music, wildlife, news, tourist sites, and so on," he added .
"Information remains an invaluable resource that can be used by people, young and old alike, professional and amateur to open up their worlds to new opportunities. Accessing relevant information and sharing helpful stories on the Internet is enabling people to learn, train and partner with each other to help better their lives. The government remains committed to creating employment opportunities for Ugandans and YouTube will definitely help in creating this entrepreneurial spirit," said ICT Minister,Dr Rugunda .