Information is Power

May 24, 2026 . KAMPALA, May 22, 2026 – Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.    Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues that have come up in this debate.     Starlink has secured both an infrastructure and service provisional licence that will enable the company to operate satellite services in Uganda. This license also permits them to share their infrastructure with other licensed operators through commercial agreements that will enable these operators to expand their existing services across the country, particularly in unserved and underserved areas.    Regarding taxation, during negotiations with Starlink, the Uganda Government and the Uganda Communications Commission stressed the importance of revenue assurance and full compliance with Ug...

27-5-2026. APPRECIATION MESSAGE FROM ALIONI YORKE ODRIA (MP) ARINGA SOUTH CONSTITUENCY AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE.  Fellow WestNilers and Ugandans at large, Greetings. On this special day of Edi Mubarak, Wednesday 27-5-2026, I would like to extend my sincere words of thanks and appreciation to the people of Aringa South Constituency in Yumbe District for the support they entrusted unto me to be their MP ever since 2016 to date. It's through this foundation that more doors of blessings have continued to open for our district and region. In another special way, I would also like to thank Gen Charles Otema Awanyi who groomed me with his hands to become who I am today. To the first Family; Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Gen Salim Saleh and HIS Excellence Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda, I thank all of you so much for the confidence, hope, and trust bestowed upon me with this new appoin...