Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has partnered with the iKon Awards 2025, to collaborate in expanding opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers and promoting local film content both nationally and internationally. An officials said the partnership underscores UCC’s commitment to enhancing the visibility of …
Read More »Uganda Telecom, Lycamobile service quality fall as MTN, Airtel improve
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest data on mobile telecommunications services in Uganda shows a mixed picture regarding quality, both some providers improving and others declining. The country has four mobile network operators: Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (UTeL), MTN, Airtel, and Tangerine Communications Ltd (Lycamobile). The companies are given …
Read More »Airtel Uganda’s MD Pays a courtesy Visit to UCC ED, commits to growth of Internet Access in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, fondly known as Som, has this morning paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi Tembo. Hon. Nyombi welcomed Mr. Sahu to Uganda and assured him of UCC’s regulatory …
Read More »UCC cracks down on vulgarity in music
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …
Read More »Device financing set to boost smartphone access in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda accelerates efforts towards digital integration, device financing is emerging as a critical solution to bridge the digital divide and empower more individuals and businesses to participate in the connected economy. While mobile phone use in Uganda has surged in recent years, smartphone penetration …
Read More »Farmers in Kwania urged to embrace cocoa, coffee growing
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwania District leaders have implored smallholder farmers in the district to embrace cocoa and coffee growing to boost food security. Geoffrey Eling Owera, Kwania District LCV Vice Chairman said cocoa is suitable in the Lango Sub-region because the region shares similar loamy soil, altitude …
Read More »Airtel Uganda partners with ZTE Corporation to enhance digital inclusion and smartphone penetration in the country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality …
Read More »Airtel Money climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, rewarding over 6000 customers and driving digital transformation
Wakiso resident, Charles Muwonge walks away with a brand new 2024 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid vehicle. Over UGX 1.5 billion in rewards has been distributed in cash, motorbikes, and a brand-new 2024 Toyota Hybrid car. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the …
Read More »RUBA: No free airtime for NIRA till use of gov’t hour is harmonised
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rural broadcasters under the Rural Broadcasters Owners Association of Uganda (RUBA) have reaffirmed their stance against providing free airtime for mobilization efforts related to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) registration exercise. The broadcasters have also accused government agencies of misusing the allocated government …
Read More »UCC gives online media two months to register or close
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has given two months to operators of online media channels to register or face closure. These include “online TVs”, “online publications” “online radios” and other internet and app-based channels. UCC says that there are more than 200 of the kind in …
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