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Continue reading →: CESSATION OF PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BY AFRICELL UGANDA LIMITEDThe Uganda Communication Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013(the Act) as the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda with the mandate to, among others, monitor, inspect, licence, supervise, control, promote and safeguard interests of consumers and providers of communications services in…
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Continue reading →: PUBLIC NOTICECALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FM BROADCASTING FREQUENCY IN THE SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UGANDA Background Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) was established by the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 as the regulator of the Communications sector which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio-communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. The Act mandates the…
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Continue reading →: NEW UCC BOARD COMMISSIONEDKAMPALA -Sept.1, 2021 – The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has described members of the new Uganda Communications Commission board as “high calibre” and pledged to support them in their oversight role. “We as the ministry shall give you all the support you need so that…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH AIRTEL’S MANOJ MURALI01st SEPTEMBER 2021 Manoj is the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda. Prior to this, he has had over 20 years of work experience in the Telecom industry and served in different capacities across India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and the Channel Islands. Here Manoj spares a moment to answer some consumer…
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Continue reading →: How Advertising Standards regulate the promotion of alcoholic beverages in UgandaThe Uganda Communications Commission is mandated under section 5(1) (b) of the Uganda Communications Act. No. 1 of 2013 to monitor, inspect, license, supervise, control and regulate communication services in Uganda. Further, section 5(1) (x) of the same Act mandates the Commission to set standards, monitor, and enforce compliance relating…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: Three Minutes with Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda25th AUGUST 2021 Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi is the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda, where he is tasked with providing oversight over the prudential operation of commercial Banks and Non-bank financial institutions and monitoring the state and degree of stability of the financial sector. As Executive Director Supervision, his brief…
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Continue reading →: NEW MINISTERS TOUR UCC, PLEDGE SUPPORT-to ensure the sector stay ahead of the communication technology revolutionThe Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that his ministry is considering a range of reforms to keep pace with the fast-evolving communication technology trends. Hon Dr Baryomunsi noted that communication technology is moving at such speed that there is a need to stay ahead of…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH MS. STELLA ALIBATEESE, The National Personal Data Protection Director18 AUGUST 2021 Ms. Stella Alibateese is the National Personal Data Protection Director. In this capacity, she acts as the National focal point for monitoring and assurance of matters related to implementing the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. Here Stella spares a moment to answer some consumer questions… What…
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Continue reading →: INVITATION FOR BIDS – Supply, Installation and Management of a 5G Testbed facilityThe Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has allocated funds to implement a sustainable innovation testbed on emerging and future technologies. The innovation testbed is envisaged to provide physical facilities, usable data, and relevant services for ICT related research, innovation, and education while providing a cooperation-friendly environment that facilitates collaboration and test…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: 3 Minutes with the UCC Ag. Executive Director10 AUGUST 2021 Eng. Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo is the Acting Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the body responsible for regulating, monitoring, and supervising the Communications sector in Uganda. She possesses vast experience in policy development, research, regulation, and implementation of various aspects of ICT development. Below, Irene spares a…
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was established under the legal framework of the Uganda Communications Act No. 1 of 1997 and the Electronic Media Act of 1996. Consequently, UCC operates as an integrated regulatory body overseeing various sectors, including Telecommunications, Data Communications, Broadcasting, Postal Communication, Radio Communication, and Infrastructure services throughout Uganda. It is also tasked with the responsibility of licensing operations of cinematography theatres and video or film libraries in Uganda.
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