A list of 30 Radio Stations that UCC is set to switch off

In exercise of its mandate, the Uganda Communication Communications (UCC) recently revised the licensing framework for the radio broadcasting sectors in Uganda, and on the 2^nd of June 2020, all existing radio broadcasters were advised to apply for new broadcasting licenses under the new framework by the 31^st of July 2020.

According to Clause 4.3(a) of the UCC Spectrum Management Guidelines 2017 and the frequency assignment letters issued to all radio broadcasters, it is clearly stipulated that spectrum assignment lapses immediately the assigned party ceases to hold a valid broadcasting license issued by the Commission.

The broadcasting licenses for the under-listed radio broadcasters expired on 30^th June 2020 and despite several reminders, including the public notice issued on 31^st December 2020, they have to date not submitted their applications for licenses in accordance with the Uganda Communications Act 2013.

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UCC has taken a step to remind all the below radio stations that unless they regularize their operations by clearing all outstanding compliance issues and submit complete applications for their respective radio frequencies by Wednesday the 14^th of April 2021, their respective radio spectrum assignments shall automatically lapse and they shall be required to stop broadcasting.

The owners of the subject radio stations have been further reminded that in accordance with sections 26 and 27 of the Uganda Communications Act 2013, that they will be committing an offense and are liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment or both if they continue to provides broadcasting services in Uganda without a license issued by the Commission.