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The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) for Rukungiri, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has called on parents to closely monitor and regulate their children’s internet usage to curb the spread of harmful content on social media.
Ongom made the appeal on Friday, 15th August 2025, while closing a regional telecommunication consumer dialogue organized by the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) at Hotel Riverside in Rukungiri Municipality. The event brought together telecommunication companies, service providers, and community leaders to address challenges faced by consumers and explore strategies for safer and more efficient communication services.
He expressed concern over the increasing trend of young people creating and sharing inappropriate content online, warning that unregulated internet use could lead to negative social and moral outcomes. He emphasized the need for parents to guide their children towards using the internet for productive purposes such as education and personal development.
In his opening remarks, Rukungiri LC5 Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama underscored the importance of technology in driving education and business growth but urged the UCC to intensify efforts against fraud and immorality in the sector.
UCC’s customer care officer, Kenneth Tweheyo, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to improving service quality and consumer satisfaction. He also cautioned users to safeguard personal security codes and ensure they purchase only approved gadgets.
The Chairperson of the Rukungiri Business Community, Chrosositumu Byaruhanga Rwakaana, commended the dialogue for equipping the public with vital awareness and guidance but echoed concerns about moral erosion linked to social media use.
Meanwhile, Kebisoni Town Council Principal Town Clerk, Adrine Keshasha Turyabe, called for an end to the sale of multiple pre-registered SIM cards, warning that the practice poses serious security risks to the original card owners.
