In a significant turn of events for Uganda’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing impasse between the government and Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, appears to be nearing a resolution. This development marks a dramatic shift from late 2025, when we…
In a landmark briefing to the Fourth Estate held today at the Uganda Media Centre, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, moved to clear the air on the two most volatile topics…
In a world where digital content has become a new form of currency, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. Nyombi Thembo, has called for a radical shift toward ethics and responsibility in the era of Artificial…
In a major drive to professionalise the emerging digital ecosystem and accelerate economic empowerment, Stanbic Bank Uganda has positioned itself as a key partner for youth employment and wealth creation through its inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated…
The launch of the Stanbic Digital Creators Summit 2025, to be held on December 11th at Speke Resort Munyonyo, has been hailed as a pivotal moment for Uganda’s fragmented digital space, signalling a unified effort to treat the creator economy…
The upcoming Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, slated for December 11th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, is setting its sights on transforming Uganda’s vibrant, youth-driven content creation scene from a platform for expression and likes into a genuine economic powerhouse…
In a decisive response to Uganda’s critical challenge of youth unemployment, estimated at a staggering 75%, Stanbic Bank Uganda is launching the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated for December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the summit…
Uganda is taking decisive steps to secure its role in Africa’s growing digital future, recognising mobile connectivity not merely as a convenience, but as essential economic infrastructure. The launch of the Uganda Digital Economy Report on Monday this week in…
Uganda’s creative sector is set for a major acceleration, moving from being just a source of entertainment to a significant driver of national development ambitions, jobs, and exports. This commitment was powerfully demonstrated by the launch of the Next Creata…
Uganda’s digital future is being actively built on the foundations of local innovation, widespread access, and cross-sector collaboration. This was the central theme of the 9th National Conference on Communications (NCC2025), which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to…
Airtel Uganda’s public termination of an employee, Mr. Mabingo Juma, for “gross misconduct”, is more than a routine action by the Human Resource Manager’s office. It is a powerful and public statement that underscores the company’s aggressive efforts to combat…
In a decisive move to create a digitally unified East Africa, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, recently chaired a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brought together senior ICT officials…
As Uganda’s digital economy expands at an unprecedented pace, the need for robust cybersecurity has become more than a technical concern; it’s a critical national priority. The rapid growth of fintech, mobile connectivity, and e-services, while transformative, has simultaneously widened…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Thursday convened a crucial Digital Financial Services Workshop in Kampala, bringing together a formidable alliance of telecom companies, banks, law enforcement, and key regulatory bodies to forge a united front against the crime. Julianne…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has sounded the alarm on the growing menace of vandalism targeting critical telecom infrastructure across the country. In collaboration with leading telecom operators MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and ATC Uganda Office, the UCC has launched…