Year: 2020

LIST OF AUTHORISED RADIO BROADCASTERS IN UGANDA – radio broadcasters not on this list must resolve outstanding compliance issues.

Charles Layoo

The Uganda Communication Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013 (the Act) as the regulator in the development of a modern communications sector that includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure.   In accordance with its mandate, the Commission hereby informs the general public that the radio stations listed hereunder are currently the only authorised providers of radio broadcasting services in Uganda.   Any radio broadcasting service provider whose name does not appear on this list must contact the…

TECNO Spark Go 2020 Full Specifications and Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

TECNO Spark Go 2020 Specifications in Summary 6.52″ (720*1600) 13MP (1080p) 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM Fingerprint (rear-mounted) Li-Po 5,000 mAh, non-removable Colors: Ice Jadelite, Mystery White, Aqua Blue Android 10 (Go edition) Operating System Android 10 (Go edition) Battery Li-Po 5,000 mAh, non-removable Sensor & Tools Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer Proximity Storage 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM Network & Connectivity WiFi Bluetooth GPS FM Radio USB MicroUSB 2.0 Camera & Interface 13MP Main 8MP Front What’s in the Box Phone Charger Cable Charger TECNO Spark Go 2020 Price in Uganda…

Jumia Black Friday enjoys success in 2020

Charles Layoo

E-commerce platform Jumia has released a performance report for its highly popular Black Friday sale. The sale which ran from 6th – 30th November featured deals of up to 80% off on a wide assortment of products with support from partners like Coca-Cola, Pernod Ricard, Standard Chartered DTB and many more. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, a lot of businesses were affected, unable to reach consumers and consumers alike struggled to access essential products which is where e-commerce platforms like Jumia came in to bridge…

Government wants Google to close 14 Ugandan YouTube channels

Charles Layoo

Government through Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has written to the US based Google Inc, that owns YouTube,  a global video sharing platform, asking them to close at least 14 channels for allegedly mobilizing riots that resulted into the death of more than 50 people and left several injured last month. The channels include; TMO online, Lumbuye Fred, Trending Channel Ug, Uganda Yaffe, Uganda News Updates, Ghetto TV, Busesa Media Updates and Uganda Empya. Others are; Map Mediya TV, KK TV, Ekyooto TV, Namungo Media, JB Muwonge 2, Bobi Wine 2021.…

TECNO Pova Specifications and Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

TECNO Pova Specifications in Summary 6.8″ Dot-in Display (720*1640) Helio G80 Processor Color: Magic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle Black 6000mAh Battery 18W Flash Charge Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE 128GB ROM + 6GB RAM 8MP Front Camera with Dual Flash 13MP Quad Rear Camera with Quad Flash Octa-Core Android™ 10 Operating System HiOS based on Android™ 10 Battery  6000mAh battery with 18w fast charging Sensor & Tools G-Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Fingerprint Sensor Electronic Compass Storage 128GB ROM + 6GB RAM Network & Connectivity GSM TDD LTE FM…

MTN Uganda launches Smartphones To Be Paid On Instalment

Charles Layoo

MTN Uganda has launched an easy payment plan that allows customers to get smartphones and pay in easy instalments over a specified period. Named ‘Pay mpola mpola’, the scheme is another first by a telecom company in Uganda. Speaking during the unveiling of the Scheme, MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer Sen Somdev said the idea behind this scheme is to give many Ugandans access to the internet through easing affordability of smartphones; at payment terms which are manageable. “MTN believes that everyone deserves the benefit of a modern connected life…

The mystery behind the M on the monument finally revealed

Charles Layoo

A few weeks ago, people especially social media users were left wondering why the independence monument had been tampered with. We woke up one day and there was an M placed beside the monument. Most people thought it was a political move while very few people had an idea of what it represented. The mystery has finally been solved after MTV made the announcement at a press conference held at Mestil hotel and said the MAMAs will take place on February 20, 2021, in Kampala, Uganda. So there you have…

TECNO SPARK 6 Full Specifications & Estimated Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

TECNO SPARK 6 has already been released, Spark 6 was announced in September, 2020 by TECNO Mobile. TECNO Spark 6 comes in 3 variations which are; 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM 64GB ROM + 4GB RAM 64GB ROM + 3GB RAM TECNO SPARK 6 Specifications in Summary 6.8″ Dot-in Display Screen 16 MP AI Quad Camera MediaTek Helio G70 Processor Video Beautify 4 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM Bluetooth Audio Share Colors: Ocean Blue/Comet Black/Dynamic Orange/Misty Violet 16MP Quad Rear Camera with Quad Flash 5,000mAh battery Android 10 Operating…

Jumia Black Friday Sale ending with a BANG this Friday!

Charles Layoo

24th November 2020 – Jumia Uganda, the leading e-commerce platform in Uganda has announced an explosion day of its highly popular Black Friday sale that kicked off early this month happening this Friday. This year’s sale dubbed “Jumia Black Fridays” kicked off on 6th November and will have one last explosion day this Friday 27th November with even bigger discounts and offers for consumers. Some of the deals buyers can expect from this Friday’s explosion day include a Samsung 49” TV at 1,899,000 UGX, Hisense 43” TV at 799,000, the…

Infinix SMART HD 2021 – Full Specifications & Price in Uganda

Charles Layoo

Infinix SMART HD 2021 Specifications in Summary 6.1″ Sunlight Screen Resolution: 720*1560 Fingerprint + Facial Unlock 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM Network: 2G and 3G 8MP + 8MP 4 Flashlights AI Camera 5,000 mAh battery DTS Audio Processing + Yo-Party Android 10 (Go Edition) Operating System Android 10 (Go Edition) Battery 5,000 mAh 4-day Life battery Sensor & Tools G-Sensor Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Fingerprints Sensor Storage 32 GB ROM + 2 GB RAM External: Expandable up to 256GB using an SD Card Network & Connectivity Network: 3G/2G GPRS FM…