Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Uganda’s NLGRB urged telecom operators to expand efforts against illegal online gambling at a 14 August stakeholder meeting. Chief executive Denis Mudene Ngabirano called for traffic monitoring, prompt reporting of suspicious activity and consumer education about unlicensed sites. He said website blocking alone was insufficient.
Why it matters
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.