KAMPALA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 – Four promising local film projects that might otherwise have remained on paper now stand a good chance of coming to life, thanks to Government financial support to the tune of Shs 503 million. The filmmakers were all smiles as they received cheques from the Acting Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission, Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo, at the UCC head office in … Continue reading LOCAL FILM PROJECTS GET SHS 500M BOOST
The communications sector in Uganda continues to demonstrate resilience as it weathers the storm driven by COVID19, with the latest market performance report showing modest growth across several indicators. According to the quarterly market tracking report produced by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), there was a net account addition of 590,000 mobile and fixed subscriptions in the period January to March 2021. This resulted in the … Continue reading NEW COMMUNICATIONS REPORT SHOWS MODEST GROWTH
KAMPALA —Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has resumed its campaign against outdoor community broadcasting using makeshift equipment commonly known as bizindalo or megaphones. In a crackdown last week, a UCC enforcement team raided parts of Mbuya, Kirinya-Bukasa, Kyebando, Kiwanga, Lugala and Namalere-Kasangati, demolishing illegal megaphone towers and confiscating amplifies and mixers. In consultation with the Ministry of Health, the outlawed “bizindalo” broadcasting was accorded temporary authorisation … Continue reading UCC RESUMES BIZINDALO CRACKDOWN – Prohibiting the provision of communications services without a license.
A Thousand Fate The 15 Years Affair Out of conduct A Magic Carpet’s Dream One Peoplez Till Death Do Us Part Demistifying Lifts and Lows True Future Engaito (The Magic of Wimkaaka) New life Fear knows my name The Blind Date Ssejjaaka Time Irreversible The Fix Demistifying Lifts and Lows Finding Purpose I Won’t Kneel Creative Under Quarantine The Dark One Prestige Sanyu Mistakes Gals … Continue reading OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST FOR THE 8th EDITION OF THE UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL
The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013 (the Act) as the regulator in the development of a modern communications sector that includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. In accordance with sections 2, 5 and 27 of the Act and Regulation 5 of the Uganda Communications (Content) Regulations 2019, UCC is mandated … Continue reading REMINDER TO PROVIDERS OF ONLINE DATA COMMUNICATION AND BROADCASTING SERVICES TO OBTAIN AUTHORISATION
Uganda is set to participate in the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19), which will take place in Sharma el-Sheikh, Egypt from October 28 to November 22, 2019. The event is organised by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for information and communication technology. Held every four years, the WRC’s main task is to review, and, if necessary, revise the … Continue reading WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE 2019 (WRC 19) – CASE FOR UGANDA
PRESS RELEASE Kampala, October 6, 2019 – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is set to host Africa’s second regional preparatory meeting for the forthcoming World Telecommunications Standards Assembly (WTSA-20) from 7-11th October 2019 at the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe. WTSA is one of the structures of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialised United Nations agency responsible for Information and Communication Technology related matters. … Continue reading Uganda Hosts African Telecommunications Standards Meeting
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
FOR A DATA COLLECTION FACILITATOR FOR THE NATIONAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) GENDER SURVEY FOR UGANDA As attention to the issue of the global digital divide has increased, so too has focus on the theme of the growing digital gender divide. The observed digital inequalities in digital access and use frequently mirror inequalities found offline. Women are lagging in reaping digital dividends just as … Continue reading CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
THE UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IS CALLING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A DATA COLLECTION FACILITATOR FOR THE 2019 STUDY ON CHILDREN ONLINE IN UGANDA The internet is a powerful tool through which a person can easily get a substantial amount of information and knowledge, including access to free online classes. However, children typically use the internet to interact socially, to play games, and to watch videos The … Continue reading CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR A DATA COLLECTION FACILITATOR
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