FEBRUARY 25, 2026 – What began as a routine compliance matter between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and an online broadcaster, Mr. Dean Saava Lubowa, quickly escalated into formal legal proceedings, culminating in his prosecution and conviction recently. This case…
KAMPALA, 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…
KAMPALA, 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…
KAMPALA, January 28, 2026 - The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was honoured to host the 5th Heads of Government Agencies (HOGA) Meeting at its head office in Bugolobi, bringing together chief executive officers, accounting officers, and senior leaders from Ministries,…
KAMPALA, 29 January 2026 — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), through its IT and Research Department, convened a validation workshop on the Evaluation of the Carbon and Energy Footprint of Uganda’s telecommunications sector, bringing together key stakeholders to review and…
In institutional settings, leadership is often judged not by vocal strength but by the clarity of direction. Within African regional organizations, where diverse contexts are the standard and consensus is built rather than presumed, success hinges on leaders who grasp…
Following the conclusion of the 2026 General Elections and a comprehensive security assessment, the Commission has directed the restoration of public internet access across Uganda, effective today, balancing national stability with citizens’ access to information, services, and economic activity. The…
KAMPALA, January 8, 2026 – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Thursday conducted a validation exercise to assess the findings of a study evaluating the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of the National Conference on Communications (NCC). The NCC is a…
Recent public comments attributed to me have given the impression that Starlink is to launch direct-to-consumer services in Uganda this week, in partnership with Airtel Uganda. While this interpretation is understandable due to the excitement around satellite technology, it is…
KAMPALA, January 5, 2026 - The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Aminah Zawedde, and the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. Nyombi Thembo, on Monday addressed the media on matters relating…
The primary mandate of UCC is to regulate the Communications sector, which includes Telecommunications, Broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure.