Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) boss Godfrey Mutabazi’s tenure at the body has come to an end after the end of his contract.
According to reports, Mutabazi leaves UCC after ten years in charge of the communications body.
The reports add that ICT Minister Judith Nabakooba wrote to Mutabazi urging him to vacate the office to avoid a situation where he would be in office without a formal contract.
There were attempts last year to have his contract renewed, however, we have learnt that these efforts are yet to yield any results.
He has been replaced by Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo.
Taking to its twitter handle, UCC said: “..UCC ED Godfrey Mutabazi’s current contract expires on 9th February 2020 and today marks his last working day in office. Eng. Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo, the Director Engineering & Communications Infrastructure, will take over as the Acting Executive Director.”
ABOUT MUTABAZI
Mutabazi is an Aeronautical Engineer by profession and a registered member of the Royal Aeronautical Society of the United Kingdom, an Affiliate of the Institute of Engineers of the United Kingdom. He studied Aeronautical Engineering and Avionics at Perth College, University of Highlands and Islands, Scotland. He holds an MSC in Information and Communications Technologies (Software Engineering) with a bias in Spectrum Planning from the University Of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
He holds certification in Broadcasting Regulation from the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and certification in Public Utilities Regulatory Course from the University of Florida / Worldbank.
As an advocate for prioritisation of ICTs in the national development agenda, Mutabazi has successfully promoted the integration of ICTs in other service-oriented sectors such as education, health, security, and governance among others. He has also been very instrumental in promoting ICT innovation in Uganda.
Godfrey Mutabazi has vast experience in both broadcasting and telecommunications and away from ICT; he is a champion for equal opportunities and gender balance.
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