Former ICT Minister Nyombi Thembo Appointed as UCC Boss

The former State Minister for ICT, George William Nyombi Thembo has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) replacing Eng. Irene Kaggwa who has been in acting capacity for three years.

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance Minister, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, confirmed Nyombi Thembo in the position for the next five years.

Nyombi joined UCC in 2016 after dropping out of parliament but has since then been the director in charge of Uganda Communications Universal Services Access Fund (UCUSAF), previously called Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF).