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Continue reading →: MTN Contributes UGX 54.27BN to Support Digital InclusionKAMPALA, June 23, 2026 – The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has applauded MTN Uganda for its continued contribution towards expanding connectivity and advancing digital inclusion across Uganda. Speaking at a function during which MTN Uganda handed over a cheque worth UShs 54.27 billion to…
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Continue reading →: Airtel delivers UGX 42.9 bn contribution to UCC universal access initiativesKAMPALA, May 18, 2026 – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has received a UGX 42.9 billion contribution from Airtel Uganda as part of the statutory 2% levy on gross annual revenues paid by licensed telecommunications operators. The cheque was presented during a courtesy visit to UCC headquarters in Kampala by…
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Continue reading →: Uganda Engages in Global Telecom Governance at ITU Council 2026GENEVA, May 4, 2026 – As the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council continues its meeting in Geneva, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Hon. Nyombi Thembo, has commended the collaborative spirit demonstrated by stakeholders involved in drafting the Union’s strategic plan for 2028–2031. Contributing during a high-level session…
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Continue reading →: Nyombi Thembo Highlights Role of Regulation in Strengthening Media SectorKAMPALA, April 23, 2026 – The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, Nyombi Thembo, has held discussions with Dean Lubowa Saava, proprietor of Gano Mazima TV, emphasising that regulation is not intended to suppress, but to provide a framework that promotes professional development and safeguards national safety. Having previously…
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Continue reading →: Government officials tour downtown Kampala to assess ICT e-waste value chainKAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The Uganda Communications Commission has convened a high-level, multi-sectoral engagement on ICT e-waste management, bringing senior government officials to downtown Kampala’s Cornerstone Plaza – a key hub for informal collection, repair, and refurbishment of electronic devices. The visit was led by the Permanent Secretary at…
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Continue reading →: Ssengooba Re-elected as PAPU Conference Closes on High Note for UgandaKAMPALA, March 28, 2026 – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba was on Friday night re-elected Assistant Secretary General of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU), capping a hard-fought contest and bringing a triumphant close to the 11th Ordinary Session of the Plenipotentiary Conference held in Kampala. The two-week conference, which brought…
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Continue reading →: RETHINKING AFRICA’S POSTAL FUTURE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY ONE OF THE PAPU PLENIPOTENTIARY CONFERENCEDay One of the PAPU Plenipotentiary Conference opened the door to a transformative dialogue about the future of Africa’s postal networks. With global commerce evolving rapidly, postal leaders gathered to address key operational and technological challenges. At the heart of these discussions was the Operations and Technology Committee, led by…
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Continue reading →: UCC Study Highlights Strong Impact of ICT4PWD ProgrammeKAMPALA, February 11, 2026– A new impact assessment commissioned by the Uganda Communications Commission has found that the ICT for Persons with Disabilities Programme under the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) has significantly expanded digital inclusion for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Uganda and delivered meaningful socio-economic…
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Continue reading →: THREE-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SIM CARD FRAUD IN LANDMARK UCC PROSECUTIONKAMPALA, February 10, 2026 – Between September 2024 and February 2025, Ernest Edengel used his communication device(s) to target unsuspecting individuals with promises of non-existent job opportunities and scholarships. To execute this evil scheme undetected, the 26-year-old teacher used SIM cards registered in other people’s names to make calls, solicit and receive…
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Continue reading →: AFRICA IS NOT CATCHING UP; IT IS RECALIBRATINGBy Mrs. Jessica Hope Ssengooba, AssistantSecretary-General, Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) For too long, the narrative surrounding Africa has framed it as perennially “catching up,” always on the brink of something greater yet never quite arriving. This perception, persistent and convenient, casts the continent as a land of potential rather…
UCC
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.