Former Minister Nyombi Thembo appointed UCC ED

Former Minister of ICT, Nyombi Thembo has been appointed the substantive Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). 

The Minister of ICT, Chris Baryomunsi appointed Thembo as the UCC boss for a 5-year term starting 1st Dec. 2023. 

He replaces Eng. Irene Kaggwa, who has been Acting ED since 2020.

"I wish to update you that Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo has been appointed as the substantive Executive Director of @UCC_Official. Join me in congratulating him on his appointment," Kaggwa tweeted. 

She added, "On my part it has been an honour to serve UCC, the sector, my country & the global industry."