Playing host to Sudan, Zambia One sure way to tell that you are doing something right is to see other people coming to learn from you. Uganda Communications Commission is one of the best sector regulators in Africa, and this is evident from other countries lining up to learn from us. Over the last two weeks, the Commission has hosted two groups of officials from … Continue reading WEEKLY REVIEW
PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NO: UCC/NCONS/19-20/00009 PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR EVENTS MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMAL SECTOR DIGITAL SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN NORTHERN, WESTERN, NORTH WESTERN & ALBERTINE REGIONS 1. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has allocated funds to be used for provision of services for Events management under the Rural communications Development Fund (RCDF) 2. The Uganda Communications Commission now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for provision … Continue reading INVITATION FOR BIDS
The past week has been dominated by film news. From the training of university students in film production, to the Toronto International Film Festival, to the selection of a Ugandan movie for submission to the Academy Awards. In Mbale, students of Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) got a feel of what it takes to produce a movie right from the birth of an idea … Continue reading BIG NEWS, EVENTS AS FILM TAKES CENTRE STAGE
The 2nd edition of Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open at Kitante on 24th August was as colourful as anticipated. One of the sponsors of the annual event for the second year running, UCC was represented by the Director of Corporate Affairs Mr. Fred Otunnu, who was also chief guest. Mr. Otunnu said UCC was proud to be associated with the Ladies Section of Uganda Golf … Continue reading WEEKLY REVIEW; 19th – 30th August 2019
The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) participated in a dialogue organised by the Centre for Public Interest Law discussing the “closing space for civil society and the Media in Uganda”. The Commission emphasised the need and duty mandated by law to promote and safeguard the interest of consumers and operators of communications services as a delicate balance. The Commission under the Rural Communications Development … Continue reading UCC Weekly update 22nd July – 2nd August 2019
The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) participated in the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) in Port Vila, Vanuatu represented by Mr Godfrey Mutabazi the Executive Director – UCC and Ms Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo the Director Engineering and Communications Infrastructure at the Commission. https://wp.me/paP880-kX The Commission hosted students from the ISESCO Camp of Excellence for mentoring girls in Human Development. The students from Sudan, Nigeria, … Continue reading UCC Weekly update 8th – 19th July 2019
The Commission conducted training on the online Underground Communications Infrastructure Information Exchange Platfoŕm (UCIIXP) for key stakeholders. The training was attended by communication infrastructure owners, Installers, telecom operators and including; NWSC, UNRA, NPA, Min of Works and KCCA. The platform is expected to mitigate the challenge of underground infrastructure damages during project implementation by enabling accurate and prompt information sharing on planned and existing underground … Continue reading UCC Weekly update 24th June – 5th July 2019
Uganda participated in the African Telecommunication Union working groups meetings in preparation of the World Radio Conference 2019 scheduled for November 2019. The sessions were held in Gaborone, Botswana from 17th to 21st June 2019. Uganda represented by delegates from the Uganda Communications Commission and the Civil Aviation Authority deliberated on critical issues to shape the management and use of the Radio Spectrum and satellite … Continue reading UCC Weekly update 17th – 21st June 2019
The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) had an exceptional consumer outreach in West Nile. The areas covered include; Kubala, Arua municipality and Paidha. The activity, unfortunately, had to be postponed while in Odramacaco in compliance with the advisory from the Ministry of Health suspending all mass gatherings and market days at DRC border Communities. The Commission is however grateful to the licenced operators that participated … Continue reading UCC Weekly update 3rd – 14th June 2019
