Public notice: Non-compliant Radio Broadcasters
Provision of supplies for financial years 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18
July 10, 2015Vacancy Announcement
April 26, 2016The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a corporate body established under Section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, No. 1 of 2013 to regulate the telecommunications, radio, television and postal and courier services industry in Uganda.
Section 27 of the Act prohibits anyone from broadcasting without a broadcasting license from the Commission.
Section 43 of the Act provides that a licensee shall make an application for renewal of licence at least two months expiration of the license.
The Commission has noted with concern that the radio stations listed below have not renewed their annual broadcasting licenses, neither have they paid the requisite license and spectrum fees in contravention of Section 27 and 43 of the Act. These radio stations include:
|
|
Name of Company |
Call Sign |
Frequency |
Location |
|
1. |
Nkabi Broadcasting Services Limited |
Smart FM |
89.MHz |
Jinja |
|
2. |
Christian Life Ministries |
Top FM |
|
Kampala |
|
3. |
Western Broadcasting Services |
Hits FM |
103.4MHz |
Mbarara |
|
4. |
Three Angels Broadcasting Network |
3ABN FM |
|
Kampala |
|
4. |
Kamuli Broadcasting Services |
Endhuba FM |
105.9 MHz |
Kamuli |
|
5. |
Rhino Communications Company |
Rhino FM |
96.1MHz |
Lira |
|
6. |
Kyenjojo FM Radio Limited |
Kyenjojo FM |
92.4MHz |
Kibaale |
|
7. |
Diocese of South Rwenzori |
Messiah FM |
97.5MHz |
Kasese |
|
8. |
Seventh Day Adventist Association |
Prime FM |
91.9 MHz |
Kampala |
|
9. |
Nora Media Group Limited |
Choice FM |
92.1MHz |
Gulu |
|
10. |
Presbyterian Church of Uganda |
Kapchorwa Trinity Radio |
94.1MHz |
Kapchorwa |
|
11. |
West Nile Broadcasting Services |
WBN FM |
91.7MHz |
Arua |
The stations listed above are hereby ordered to immediately apply for renewal of their broadcasting licenses and pay all dues owed to the Commission with immediate effect.
These stations are further advised to adhere to this order within a period of 14 Calendar Days from the date of publication of this notice.
The Commission shall not hesitate to carry out further enforcement actions without warning which shall include; but not be limited to withdrawal of spectrum frequency, revocation of broadcasting license, and confiscation of radio equipment and apparatus in accordance with Section 6 of the Act.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Uganda Communications Commission
UCC House
Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P. O. Box 7376, KAMPALA
Phone: + 256- 41-4339000, +256-31-2339000
Email: ucc@ucc.co.ug, Website: www.ucc.co.ug
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