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Mobile money has changed the financial landscape in the country since its introduction in 2009 and is as well approving a reality of a cashless society. (Photo : Next Billion)

Mobile money has changed the financial landscape in the country since its introduction in 2009 and is as well approving a reality of a cashless society. (Photo : Next Billion)

UCC Q3 Report: Mobile Money Drives Transactions Higher Even as Telecom Revenue Dips

byNathan Ernest Olupot

December 5, 2025

Of the approximately 56.1 million devices captured in UCC's Q3 2025 Market Performance Report, smartphones make up roughly 34%. (Pictured) A person testing the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro at its launch event. PHOTO: PC Tech Magazine

Of the approximately 56.1 million devices captured in UCC's Q3 2025 Market Performance Report, smartphones make up roughly 34%. (Pictured) A person testing the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro at its launch event. PHOTO: PC Tech Magazine

Uganda’s Digital Footprint Grows Modestly in Q3 2025 as Smartphone Use Surges

byNathan Ernest Olupot

December 2, 2025

UCC newly appointed board of directors take a group photo with the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (2nd from left), and the State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey B. Kabbyanga (2nd from right, after taking oath the ministry's offices in Kampala on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. PHOTO: Ministry of ICT

UCC newly appointed board of directors take a group photo with the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi (2nd from left), and the State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey B. Kabbyanga (2nd from right, after taking oath the ministry's offices in Kampala on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. PHOTO: Ministry of ICT

UCC’s Newly Appointed Board of Directors Take Oath

April 2, 2025

Mityana Woman MP Hon. Joyce Bagala spearheading the proposal for the government to implement a single-SIM card policy. PHOTO: Parliament of Uganda/via X

Mityana Woman MP Hon. Joyce Bagala spearheading the proposal for the government to implement a single-SIM card policy. PHOTO: Parliament of Uganda/via X

Parliament Seeks Single-SIM Policy to Boost Mobile Connectivity, Interoperability

March 12, 2025

An MTN simcard. (FILE PHOTO)

An MTN simcard. (FILE PHOTO)

UCC Grants MTN Uganda a New Phone Prefix, 079

March 11, 2025

Residents of Kalungu District receiving tablets from UCC as part of the Universal Service and Access Fund's ongoing mission to enhance digital inclusion and community empowerment. PHOTO: Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

Residents of Kalungu District receiving tablets from UCC as part of the Universal Service and Access Fund's ongoing mission to enhance digital inclusion and community empowerment. PHOTO: Ministry of ICT and National Guidance

UCC Distributes Over 150 Tablets to Kalungu District Residents Through UCUSAF to Boost Digital Inclusivity

February 12, 2025

Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu(3rd R), Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi Tembo(2nd R), Public Relations Manager Airtel Uganda, David Birungi(3rd L) posing for a photo at a courtesy visit by Airtel Uganda MD to UCC ED where Mr. Soumendra Sahu committed to the growth of Internet Access in Uganda. Courtesy Photo: UCC/Airtel

Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu(3rd R), Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi Tembo(2nd R), Public Relations Manager Airtel Uganda, David Birungi(3rd L) posing for a photo at a courtesy visit by Airtel Uganda MD to UCC ED where Mr. Soumendra Sahu committed to the growth of Internet Access in Uganda. Courtesy Photo: UCC/Airtel

Airtel Uganda’s MD, Soumendra Sahu Engages UCC Executive Director in a Courtesy Visit

byNathan Ernest Olupot

January 10, 2025

UCC Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo speaking at the launch of an ambitious AI initiative that aims at leveraging the transformative potential of the technology to advance the nation’s development goals. PHOTO: UCC

UCC Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo speaking at the launch of an ambitious AI initiative that aims at leveraging the transformative potential of the technology to advance the nation’s development goals. PHOTO: UCC

What UCC is Actually Missing in its Pursuit for AI Excellence

December 12, 2024

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin addressing the guests and press at the opening ceremony of the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators, in Kampala, Uganda, at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre, Munyonyo. PHOTO: via X, @ITUSecGen

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin addressing the guests and press at the opening ceremony of the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators, in Kampala, Uganda, at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre, Munyonyo. PHOTO: via X, @ITUSecGen

ITU Secretary-General Applauds the Digital Transformation Roadmap

byNathan Ernest Olupot

July 2, 2024

MTN Uganda CEO Ms. Sylvia Mulinge (5th from left) hands over a dummy cheque of UGX42.5 billion to UCC's Executive Director Thembo Nyombi. The contribution will goes towards developing telecommunications services in underserved areas.

MTN Uganda CEO Ms. Sylvia Mulinge (5th from left) hands over a dummy cheque of UGX42.5 billion to UCC's Executive Director Thembo Nyombi. The contribution will goes towards developing telecommunications services in underserved areas.

MTN Uganda Contributes UGX42.5bn to UCC’s Fund to Boost Telecom Services in Underserved Areas

May 25, 2024