In the age of fibre optics, mobile money, and the explosive promise of artificial intelligence, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) sits at the epicenter of a digital revolution from telecom licensing and data security to rural connectivity and tech innovation. But beneath this sweeping mandate, the Auditor General exposes a sobering reality – one riddled with enforcement lapses, delayed projects, uncollected revenue, and missed opportunities in a sector central to Uganda’s transformation ambitions. The report for the year ended June 2024, steeped in detail and accompanied by sharp recommendations, draws a portrait of a regulator that is technically capable but,…
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In May 1995, Celtel hit the ground running with the launch of the first mobile phone in Uganda, a rare opportunity in the country’s history that has gone on to transform generations and inspire innovations. What began as a definition of class and luxury quickly transformed into a necessity that sparked a quiet revolution, altering Uganda in numerous ways. And 30 years later, no one could have guessed the diversification of opportunities and services that have come with the mobile phone. Today, the landscape of the telecommunications sector has become dynamic and increasingly shaped by the visionary leadership and technical…
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Starlink, a satellite internet service under American billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, has submitted an application to obtain a license from Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The license will allow Starlink to begin offering internet services in Uganda. “Starlink has submitted their application and we will be giving our position on that,” Mr Nyombi Thembo, the UCC Executive Director, told the CEO East Africa Magazine in an exclusive interview yesterday at the sidelines of an Airtel event to launch an AI-powered spam alert service in Kampala. Starlink uses advanced satellites and user hardware in a low earth orbit to deliver high-speed…
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Former Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Acting Executive Director, Eng. Irene Kaggwa’s exit from government is relatable to Jesus’ biblical expression of “a stone which builders rejected [eventually] became the cornerstone.” But after the snub for the top ICT regulatory job in Uganda, Kaggwa is now trading her enviable skills and experience in the telecom industry with the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, Switzerland. Kaggwa is the Programme Manager at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for Giga, a joint ITU-UNICEF initiative that seeks to connect all schools to the Internet by 2030. Kaggwa told the CEO Magazine that her role involves…
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Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Telecom and Electrical Engineer, Irene Kaggwa-Sewankambo has resigned from her role of Director Engineering and Communications Infrastructure, according to a leaked internal email sent to UCC staff, and authored by Joyce Kasirye, UCC Director of Human Resource and Administration. Until her resignation, Kaggwa was largely known in the public arena for her role as the former UCC Executive Director where she served her tenure in acting capacity which lasted for nearly four years since February 2020, with long ticks and remarkable achievements to her name, after taking over from Godfrey Mutabazi. She was replaced in November,…
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MTN Uganda has contributed UGX 42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) Universal Service and Access Fund, aimed at developing telecommunications services in underserved areas. The funding marks a significant increase from last year’s contribution of UGX 36 billion. At a press briefing held at the UCC headquarters in Bugolobi, a Kampala city suburb in the Ugandan capital on Friday, the telecom company highlighted its ongoing commitment to driving substantial change and bridging the digital divide in the country, which is a dedication to not just meeting but exceeding its licensing obligations. “We believe that everyone deserves the benefits…
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In the post-COVID world, businesses and entities across the public and private sectors are witnessing a massive adoption of technology, with significant investments being channeled into upgrading and integrating digital systems. This surge in technological uptake underscores the imperative for digital transformation as a cornerstone of modern business strategy. However, despite these extensive investments, many business leaders struggle to comprehend the nuances of executing effective digital transformation. The book ‘Digital Transformation: The NorthStar You Need’ launched at an exclusive event, comes at a critical time, offering much-needed guidance in this domain. Authored by digital transformation experts; Emmanuel Mugabi, Rowena Turinawe…
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The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde has launched the West Nile regional ICT Innovation Hub at Muni University in Arua city which is set to boost local entrepreneurship in the region. The need for a regional ICT innovation hub stemmed from the challenges faced by West Nile entrepreneurs in accessing critical resources, getting guidance and internship required as they expand their businesses. Prof. Robert Kajobe, the Muni University Director of Graduate Training, Research and Innovation said, the regional hub will help in addressing the problems entrepreneurs face such as lack of meeting or training…
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First of all, tell us about yourself. Who is Dr. Amina Zawedde? How do you describe yourself? I hold a PhD in Computer Science (from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands), and an MSc. Computer Science (Makerere University), a PGDip in Educational Technologies (University of Cape Town, South Africa), PGD in Education (IUIU) and a BSc. (Statistics and Economics) (Makerere University, Uganda). I am passionate about embracing digital transformation to improve business models, and service delivery and transform people’s lives. In all I do, I aim to provide strategic and technical leadership on how various sectors can leverage innovation…
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Cape Town – Leading Pan-African service provider, SEACOM, last week entered into a partnership with Raxio Data Centre Ltd, Uganda’s first carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade data centre scheduled to launch in Q1 2020. Raxio Data Centre General Manager Mr. James Byaruhanga Always at the forefront of driving connectivity in Africa, SEACOM recently launched Enterprise connectivity solutions in Uganda. Raxio Uganda’s world-class facility will become the cornerstone of digitisation in the country, enabling customers to seamlessly cross-connect within the data centre. This will help to provide a consistent and reliable experience for SEACOM’s customers in the region. As the global carrier partner, SEACOM…
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