By Peterson Luzinda The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced a nationwide suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services starting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as the country heads into a tense election period. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, UCC Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo (represented at the announcement…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has cracked down on obscene content, banning several songs deemed vulgar and indecent. The move is aimed at protecting public morality and ensuring that the airwaves are free from indecent content. The banned songs include Enkudi, Dooze, Okwepicha, Enyama, and Omunio. The UCC has directed all broadcasters to immediately suspend…
Airtel Uganda has paid Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to support the country’s communication infrastructure development. This contribution is in accordance with the Communications Act and the terms of the network’s license, which mandate telecom operators to allocate 2 percent of their annual gross revenue to support the development of rural…
