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Top TV’s Pastor Ssenyonga to invest Ugx 2.3B in Ugandan film industry

The paster of Christian Life Church Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga has unleashed a huge campaign to uplift local talent in Uganda.

The move according to Ssenyonga is aimed at identifying, supporting and standadizing local talent in Uganda so as to be able not only to tell a Ugandan story to Ugandans,but as well creating more job opportunities for Ugandans.

The campaign produced by Top TV dubbed ‘Koodi ba dear,’ is a local programming of Ugandan local movie series that revolve around Ugandan cultures,traditions coordinated with day to day happenings in different parts of the Country.

While addressing journalists at Christian Life Church alias ‘Home of P5‘ located in Makerere Kavule, a Kampala suburb, Ssenyonga cited that local talent in Uganda hasn’t been given attention,a reason Top media has come up with a huge campaign to help those with talent utilize it to market Uganda, earn a living and as well develop the economy and the entertainment and film industry in Uganda.

Ssenyonga stressed that TV in Uganda has become boring, only filled with political programs and a lot more that in most cases do not even benefit the viewers.

“TV programming has become very boring in Uganda,if it’s not news stories, accidents been telecast,then it has to be politics and this kind of programming is of no benefit to the viewers and members of the public.

Broadcasters are not full filling one of UCC’s guidelines that clearly states that TV has to consist of 70% local programming thus you find most of the stations relaying only foreign programs including Nigerian, Bollywood movies,Opera and Philippian soaps and series among others but not our own Ugandan movies.”

Ssenyonga revealed that Top media has since it’s inception 25 years back, been supporting local talent inform of music but is now taking it a lot higher with it’s ‘koodi ba dia’ campaign that will never leave any talent behind.

Top TV has for all those years supported local music in the country but we deemed it necessary to make it 70% local as required by UCC and I believe with this compaign,no more talented Ugandan will sleep hungry,the won’t rot with their talents as we will look out for them and explore their talents.

When asked about the cost of production, Ssenyonga said that though it’s one of the biggest challenges faced by TV programming and most especially local talent production,Top TV has put in over Shs2.3billion this year alone to come up with quality productions.

This website understands that the station has sofar produced over 8 local Ugandan series 4 of which are already running on TV.

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REVISED RADIO LICENSING FRAMEWORK EXPLAINED -all radio broadcasters in Uganda are required to submit fresh applications for radio broadcasting licenses by July 31, 2020

UCC: REVISED RADIO LICENSING FRAMEWORK EXPLAINED -In line with the new licensing framework, all radio broadcasters in Uganda are required to submit fresh applications for radio broadcasting licenses of their choice by July 31, 2020.
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REVISED RADIO LICENSING FRAMEWORK EXPLAINED -all radio broadcasters in Uganda are required to submit fresh applications for radio broadcasting licenses by July 31, 2020 The revision of the licensing framework for radio broadcasting has been necessitated by the realisation that the current regime is outdated and out of touch with new realities, the Uganda Communica…

MTN UGANDA GETS LICENSE EXTENSION OF 12 YEARS – After MTN Uganda substantially complied with its financial, technical and legal obligations.

MTN Uganda has been granted a 12-year operation license extension effective July 1, 2020, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced.
At a brief ceremony held at the UCC offices in Bugolobi, Ag. Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo congratulated MTN on this “momentous occasion” while the MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhellpute pledged “to deliver a new digital life to everyone, everywhere.”

MTN UGANDA GETS LICENSE EXTENSION OF 12 YEARS – After MTN Uganda substantially complied with its financial, technical and legal obligations. Visit the post for more.

MTN Uganda has been granted a 12-year operation license extension effective July 1, 2020, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced.

https://uccinfo.blog/2020/07/10/mtn-uganda-gets-license-extension-of-12-years-after-mtn-uganda-substantially-complied-with-its-financial-technical-and-legal-obligations/

UCC SUSPENDS SIM CARD REGISTRATION FOR CORPORATE BODIES -following complaints alleging failure to adhere to the set SIM card registration processes

UCC SUSPENDS SIM CARD REGISTRATION FOR CORPORATE BODIES -following complaints alleging failure to adhere to the set SIM card registration processes

UCC SUSPENDS SIM CARD REGISTRATION FOR CORPORATE BODIES -following complaints alleging failure to adhere to the set SIM card registration processes Following allegations of fraud in Sim card registration, especially regarding corporate bodies, Uganda Communications Commission has temporarily suspended the sale of Sim cards to companies, NGOs a…

HOW TO AVOID UNSOLICITED MESSAGES

Don't respond to unwanted texts or emails from questionable sources. These can be sources of cyber threats

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LODGING COMPLAINTS

Consumers have the right to complain about quality, delay, quantity and tariffs.
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Consumers of all communication services – telecommunications, broadcasting, data communications and postal services – who are dissatisfied with services rendered to them by any of the operators have a right and unfettered freedom to redress the situation through lodging of complaints to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
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UCC ACTIONS ARE LAWFUL AND IN GOOD FAITH – Aimed at facilitating the development of a modern and sustainable communications sector in Uganda

UCC ACTIONS ARE LAWFUL AND IN GOOD FAITH
Aimed at facilitating the development of a modern and sustainable communications sector in Uganda
The attention of the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC) has been drawn to an article by Mr. Daniel Walyemera that was published in the Daily Monitor of Monday, June 15, 2020, in which he makes several false, misleading and unsubstantiated allegations against the Commission./

UCC ACTIONS ARE LAWFUL AND IN GOOD FAITH – Aimed at facilitating the development of a modern and sustainable communications sector in Uganda The attention of the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC) has been drawn to an article by Mr. Daniel Walyemera that was published in the Daily Monitor of Monday, June 15, 2020, in which he makes s…

MTN, AIRTEL BACK 600M MOBILE USERS PLATFORM -which aims to mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC): Africa’s telecom giants MTN, Vodacom, Airtel and Orange have thrown their weight behind the newly launched digital health platform designed to reach more than 600 million mobile phone users across the continent.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is behind the Africa Communication and Information Platform (ACIP) for Health and Economic Action, which aims to mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

MTN, AIRTEL BACK 600M MOBILE USERS PLATFORM -which aims to mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19. Africa’s telecom giants MTN, Vodacom, Airtel and Orange have thrown their weight behind the newly launched digital health platform designed to reach more than 600 million mobile phone users across …

UCC SUSPENDS URBAN TV PROGRAMME -After several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended a programme airing on Urban TV after several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous.

UCC SUSPENDS URBAN TV PROGRAMME -After several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous. Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended a programme airing on Urban TV after several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous. Although the Commiss…

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Uganda Communications Commission: While everyone is worried about the coronavirus, cybercriminals have seen this as an opportunity. In emails and on the phone, they may claim to have a 'cure' for the virus, offer financial rewards, or encourage you to donate to worthy causes.

CALL FOR BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSALS FOR THE UCC/RCDF GRANT FOR WIFI HOTSPOTS AT FOUR BORDER POSTS

Uganda Communications Commission through the Rural Communications Development Fund has launched a call for business plan proposals under a grant to cater for additional WIFI Hotspots at four border points across the country.
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CALL FOR BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSALS FOR THE UCC/RCDF GRANT FOR WIFI HOTSPOTS AT FOUR BORDER POSTS Introduction Uganda Communications Commission through the Rural Communications Development Fund has launched a call for business plan proposals under a grant to cater for WIFI Hotspots at four bord…

UCC, UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE SET UP TOLL-FREE LINE- To address the knowledge gap that often undermines cancer management

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE SET UP TOLL-FREE LINE
To address the knowledge gap that often undermines cancer management, Uganda Communications Commission and Uganda Cancer Institute have partnered to provide outreach services and cancer related information to patients and the general public.
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UCC, UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE SET UP TOLL-FREE LINE- To address the knowledge gap that often undermines cancer management To address the knowledge gap that often undermines cancer management, Uganda Communications Commission and Uganda Cancer Institute have partnered to provide outreach services and cancer related inf…

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the impact of the pandemic on the communications sector.
The communications sector has played a central role in ensuring continuity in business activity as well as ensuring that the public remains informed.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the impact of the pandemic on the communications sector. The Government of Uganda took measures to address the COVID19 pandemic outbreak. Check out the short term strategies, telecom strategies, opportunities arising from the pandemic
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Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the effects of pandemic. Below is the trend in demand for Telecom Services, financial and liquidity position, medium term outlook of the communications.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the impact of the pandemic on the communications sector. The Government of Uganda took measures to address the COVID19 pandemic outbreak.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the effects of COVID19 pandemic. Demand patterns indicate relevance of communication services.

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) addresses the effects of COVID19 pandemic. Below is the trend in demand for Telecom Services

Uganda Communications Commission addresses the effects of the COVID19 pandemic. Below is the information on Telecom Revenues

Uganda Communications Commission addresses the effects of the pandemic through composition of communications sector and business Activities.

Uganda Communications Commission addresses the effects of the pandemic through medium term outlook of the communications sector.

Uganda Communications Commission: Addressing effects of the pandemic. The strategies put in place to contain the effects of the pandemic

UCC LAUNCHES FACT CHECKER

Ibrahim Bbosa: UCC has setup a fact-checker to debunk unscrupulous content creators taking advantage of the digital information age to publish & distribute “disinformation” & “fake news” or propaganda that is intentionally designed to mislead readers. https://wp.me/paP880-KR

UCC LAUNCHES FACT CHECKER Every new technology comes with its advantages and disadvantages, and electronic communication platforms are not an exception. Their tremendous benefits notwithstanding, electronic communication ne…

Top TV summoned over moderator’s conduct

Uganda Communications Commission has summoned the management of Top Television to defend itself against complaints that a programme aired on 20 April 2020 was in breach of the Minimum Broadcasting Standards.

During the show, parts of which have been widely shared on social media, the moderator Joan Nakintu Lule attacked her guest, Miss Uganda Oliver Nakakande, in a manner that was widely perceived as unprofessional.

The Commission wrote to Top Television on 22 April 2020, indicating that a member of the public had complained that the station’s news broadcasts are not balanced to ensure harmony and that its presenters are unprofessional, citing the “Cocktail” programme that aired on 20 April 2020 at 8 am as an example.

“The complainant alleges that during the broadcast of the show “Cocktail”, the presenter or host was unprofessional, failed to meet journalistic principles or ethics, and thus breached the broadcasting standards,” the UCC Ag. Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo wrote on 22 April 2020.

“The complainant further alleges that during the show, Ms Nakintu Joan Lule as a host of the program was unfair, lacked objectivity and impartiality required of a presenter.”

The Commission has accordingly commenced investigations into the conduct of Top Television, invoking sections 5(1) (b), (x), (j), 31,45 and 41of the Uganda Communications Act 2013.

To facilitate the investigation, the station is required to submit a recording of the said programme, alongside the programme script indicating the theme and topic of discussion that was covered.

The station must also provide proof of requisite qualifications and registration of the producer, programmes director and host of the programme as required under Sections 5 and 27 of the Press and Journalist Act.

In addition, the Commission has directed that broadcasting of the programme be suspended until after the investigation has been concluded, in order to mitigate the risk of further breach.

As UCC awaits an explanation within five days, Top Television has moved to repair the damage caused by its broadcast, with the moderator apologising on air, and the station issuing an apology of its own through a press statement in which it admitted that the presenter had “exhibited unprofessional conduct”.
http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/25/top-tv-summoned-over-moderators-conduct/

Top TV summoned over moderator’s conduct

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Top TV summoned over moderator’s conduct Uganda Communications Commission has summoned the management of Top Television to defend itself against complaints that a programme aired on 20 April 2020 was in breach of the Minimum Broadcasting …

UCC: Mobile Money (MM) transactions are protected with the use of a PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). No transactions are done on your MM account without your PIN. DON'T share your PIN over the phone or with any third party. DON'T use codes or approve transactions you don't know.

Uganda Communications Commission: Be alert when called concerning winning cash/prizes. If you did not participate, how can you be winning? Call the operator to verify the draw. If you are a winner of a draw, you Don't have to incur another cost. Otherwise, If it's too good to be true, ignore & tread carefully

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU
Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is the regulator in the development of a modern Communications Sector in Uganda. Accordingly, the Commission regulates telephony services, radio and television, postal services and the airwaves used by all wireless radio devices.

On 30 January 2020, the COVID 19 outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern the World Health Organisation (WHO), in Uganda, His Excellency the President has led the campaign against the spread of the pandemic by prescribing and popularising several preventive measures. These measures rotate around social distancing and regular washing or disinfecting of hands.
http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/23/fighting-covid-19-out-of-uganda-ucc-is-with-you/

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is the regulator in the development of a modern Communications Sector in Uganda. Accordingly, the Commission regulates telephony services, radio an…

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/23/fighting-covid-19-out-of-uganda-ucc-is-with-you/

FIGHTING COVID-19 OUT OF UGANDA – UCC IS WITH YOU Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is the regulator in the development of a modern Communications Sector in Uganda. Accordingly, the Commission regulates telephony services, radio an…

Public Notice
Y'ello customers, be careful of con men who call asking for your Mobile Money PIN. Stay alert and keep your PIN safe. Do not share it with anyone. Please call 100 (Toll-Free) to report any suspicious ca

UCC: Beware of increased Mobile money fraud!!
Choose to:
1. Ignore or Report (Call 100) people claiming to Register/Switch-off your phone.
2. DON'T use CODES or Approve transactions you DON'T Know.
3.DON'T share your PIN.

Press Release: Support to Innovators (Call III – 2019/20)

Press Release: Support to Innovators (Call III – 2019/20) http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/16/press-release-support-to-innovators-call-iii-2019-20/

Press Release: Support to Innovators (Call III – 2019/20) EMERGENCY CALL: Digital Solutions to support the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.​ Ministry of ICT and National Guidance through the National ICT Initiatives Support Programm…

UCC ED applauds Airtel as telecom celebrates 2,000 masts http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/15/ucc-ed-applauds-airtel-as-telecom-celebrates-2000-masts/

Do you need to file a complaint? Visit https://ucc.co.ug/complaint-handling-procedure/ and read carefully the procedures, which are outlined here-under in form of Frequently Asked Questions and answers.

UCC LAUNCHES FACT CHECKER http://uccinfo.blog/2020/04/13/ucc-launches-fact-checker/