By Priscilla Maloba The government has maintained a tight grip on Facebook clampdown, saying nobody will force it to open the social media platform. In a telephone interview with Daily Monitor on Wednesday, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, told traders under their association Urban Smart […]
Regional communications sector regulators have resolved to review the implementation of the much sought-after One Network Area (ONA) framework on roaming charges to help deal with issues emerging from its implementation. The One Network Area promises cheaper calls across the bloc due to harmonized roaming calling rates. The benefits include easier […]
Government has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of internet in a bid to promote the inclusive use of digital services by all groups of people. While addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi said the reduction in […]
The Council of Ministers of the East African Community (EAC) is negotiating with companies engaging in the manufacturing of smart devices such as Ipads to make them more affordable to the community. Uganda’s ICT minister, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi who is also the vice chairperson of the council says the prices […]
By Shabibah Nakirigya Communication stakeholders have proposed free access for all local channels on different pay TV platforms operating in Uganda as a means of promoting digital transformation. They made the proposal yesterday after recording a decline in gender and equity compliance from 67 percent in 2021/2022 to 60 percent […]
