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Continue reading →: WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE 2019 (WRC 19) – CASE FOR UGANDAUganda is set to participate in the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19), which will take place in Sharma el-Sheikh, Egypt from October 28 to November 22, 2019. The event is organised by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for information and communication technology. Held…
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Continue reading →: Harnessing the power of data to safely create relevant products and services for consumersThe telecommunications sector is one of the most dynamic segments of the economy both domestically and globally. The technological advancements of the Third Industrial Revolution have changed the way our global society operates and interacts with the advent of electronics, Information Technology and, of course, the Internet. Now we stand…
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Continue reading →: TWO IN LUZIRA OVER SIM CARD REGISTRATION FRAUDKAMPALA – A photographer and a teenage businesswoman have been separately charged and remanded to Luzira Prison concerning SIM card registration fraud. Joshua Katamba, 26, and Agnes Kirabo, 18, were arrested by detectives attached to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) after a suspected SIM card fraud ring was busted. This…
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Continue reading →: ‘DOCTORS OF IT’ URGED TO SOLVE EVERYDAY PROBLEMSThe Minister of Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance, Frank Tumwebaze, has challenged ICT industry players to solve people’s day-to-day problems through modern and unique innovations. Addressing the 5th National Conference on Communications (NCC) at Makerere University on Thursday as the guest of honour, the minister gave an example…
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Continue reading →: “the world was created by design, the universe evolved by chance, and human transformation is by choice” – Godfrey MutabaziREMARKS BY THE UCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE 5TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATIONS HELD AT THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN ART AND TECHNOLOGY (CEDAT), MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA, 17TH OCTOBER 2019 It is an honour and privilege to speak at the 5th National Conference on Communications (NCC). The idea behind…
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Continue reading →: INVESTIGATION REPORT ON ALLEGED BREACH OF THE MINIMUM BROADCASTING STANDARDS -Conclusion and RecommendationsFrom the foregoing analysis, it is evident that: A. Majority of the broadcasters that were investigated were found to have breached different laws, standards and license terms and conditions. B. Most of the breaches related to a failure by the respective broadcasters and their employees to adhere to the minimum…
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Continue reading →: Requirements under the Press and Journalist Act Cap 105It is worth noting that the mandate of the Commission in regulating broadcasters involves the broadcasters’ compliance with other laws. Sections 30, 31, and 32 of the Uganda Communications Act 2013 requires personnel running a licensed broadcast house to be in possession of qualifications required of them by the Media…
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Continue reading →: FINDINGS IN RELATION TO INVESTIGATED CONTENTA review of the recordings and the responses from the respective broadcasters revealed the following summary of findings against the respective broadcasters. FINDINGS ON THE SPECIFIC BREACHES Broadcaster Bukedde TV Allegation(s) It was reported that the manner in which Bukedde TV presented its news, specifically Agataliiko mu ttuntu, Agabutikiidde and…
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Continue reading →: INVESTIGATION REPORT ON ALLEGED BREACH OF THE MINIMUM BROADCASTING STANDARDS- Specific recommendationsWith regards to the thirteen (13) broadcasters that were specifically investigated, it is recommended as follows: APPROACH TO THE INVESTIGATIONS FINDINGS IN RELATION TO INVESTIGATED CONTENT Findings on compliance with other relevant laws, license terms and conditions. Requirements under the Press and Journalist Act Cap 105 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS DOWNLOAD…
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Continue reading →: INVESTIGATION REPORT ON ALLEGED BREACH OF THE MINIMUM BROADCASTING STANDARDS-Approach to InvestivationAPPROACH TO THE INVESTIGATIONS To achieve the above objectives, the investigation team undertook the following activities: Analysed the complaints raised and reports received. Obtained recordings of all the news programmes, current affairs shows and live broadcasts that were aired by the respective broadcasters on the 29th of April 2019. Reviewed…
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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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