Uganda: UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air

Uganda: UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned against the misuse of radio and television platforms by unsuccessful candidates seeking to challenge officially declared election results.

UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Using Media Platforms to Dispute Election Results

Bugolobi, Uganda– The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a strong warning to broadcasters and the public against the misuse of radio and television platforms to dispute officially declared election results. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo. In a public notice dated Tuesday, 10th February 2026, UCC said it has observed a growing trend where unsuccessful candidates in parliamentary and local government elections use broadcast me…