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Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo

Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (2nd R), The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Airtel Uganda, Managing Director, manoj murali (L), Eng. Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo (2nd L), Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, Airtel Uganda Limited Board Chairman, Hannington Karuhanga (R), unveiling Airtel Uganda's First 5G Network

Airtel Uganda unveils 5G network; promises to transform productivity in Uganda

Airtel Uganda, this week, unveiled its 5G network with a 5G showcase event held at Kampala Serena Hotel on 7th August 2023. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables a
August 9, 2023
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According to UCC’s Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo the telecommunications sector in Uganda, is one of the few sectors with consistent price drops over the years despite the increases in the cost of factor inputs such as fuel and forex depreciation. She says, on average, Uganda has enjoyed a consistent improvement in the affordability of communication services with average mobile voice and data prices dropping by more than 25% and 88% in the last 10 years.

Q&A with UCC’s Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo on the competitive landscape and ensuring a sustainable telco industry for both users and investors 

What is the Commission’s overall take on the competitiveness landscape across the various segments of the telco industry and how is this likely to shape the development of the sector in 2023
June 27, 2023
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From left to right; Chief Technical Officer Kobel Humphrey, Lycamobile Uganda CEO Vinay Choudary, Chief Operations Manager for Africa Jegajeevan Rajathurai and UCC Ag. Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo. Courtesy photo

Lycamobile gets UCC National Operator License, to extend countrywide network coverage to 90% in 5 years

Uganda’s telecom industry regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has granted a National Telecommunication Operator (NTO) license to Lycamobile, making the company the Third National Operator. Lycamobile, a subsidiary of Tangerine Limited which
May 13, 2021
MTN CEO, Mr Wim Vanhellepute and UCC Ag Executive Director, Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo joined by other UCC and MTN official display MTN's license soon after signing

USD100 million for 12 years: UCC extends MTN Uganda’s License

After fulfilling all requirements for the extension of the Second National Operator License Agreement, MTN Uganda has been granted an extension of 12 years by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), effective July
July 10, 2020
Telecoms took big revenue hits on mobile money and voice calls but made minor gains on data revenue. With Uganda’s 2020 growth projections lowered to between 2.5% and 3.5%, medium term future still remains shaky

COVID-19: Telecoms voice and mobile money revenue falls by 26 per cent and 34 per cent respectively

Reduced intra and foreign trade as well as travel restrictions imposed by government to contain the spread of the Covid-19 causing coronavirus has badly hit telecom companies in Uganda. According to a
June 10, 2020
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