Who is James Beronda? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, career, work and experience, relationship, early life and education of the current Director of Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund at UCC.
James Beronda is a seasoned Ugandan ICT professional and project manager with extensive experience in driving digital inclusion and universal access to communication services.
He currently serves as the Director of Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), a position he has held since April 2024.
Beronda stands and highly advocates for digital transformation, smart cities and universal access.
Education Background
For higher education, James Beronda began his academic journey at Kyambogo University with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 and graduated in 1999.
In 2002, he enrolled for a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the London School of Management & Technology till 2006.
He then proceeded to pursue a Master’s Degree in Digital Communications Networks at London Metropolitan University from 2006 to 2008.
From 2017 to 2018, James Beronda pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation at Uganda Management Institute (UMI).
Education background summary
| Years | Institution | Status /Award |
| 2017 – 2018 | Uganda Management Institute | Post Graduate Diploma, Monitoring & Evaluation |
| 2006 – 2008 | London Metropolitan University | Master’s Degree, Digital Communications Networks |
| 2002 – 2006 | London School Of Management & Technology | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
| 1997 – 1999 | Kyambogo University | Diploma, Mechanical Engineering |
Career and Professional Work Experience
Eng. James Beronda’s career has primarily been in the public sector, with a deep focus on expanding ICT access in Uganda. He has worked with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for over 13 years in different positions.
He joined UCC in July 2012 as the Technical Manager of the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), a Universal Service Fund. He managed the technical aspects of this fund till October 2020.
During his tenure as the RCDF Technical Manager, he was also appointed the Head of Research & Service Development to lead research efforts that enhance service delivery. He simultaneously served in this capacity from February 2019 to October 2020.
Following the evolution of the fund from RCDF (Rural Communications Development Fund) to Uganda Communications Universal Service & Access Fund (UCUSAF), which now works under an expanded mandate involving digital inclusivity and beyond strictly rural connectivity, James Beronda was appointed as the Head of Technical Services.
He served as the Head of Technical Services for UCUSAF from October 2020 to June 2024, before fully transforming to be the Director of UCUSAF, having been appointed in April 2024.
Prior to working with UCC, James Beronda had been a Fiber Optic Transmission Engineer with Unicom Africa. He served in that position for three years from February 2009 to June 2012.
Work experience background summary
| Years | Institution | Position |
| Apr 2024 – Present | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) | Director – Uganda Communications Universal Service & Access Fund (UCUSAF) |
| Oct 2020 to Jun 2024 | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) | Head of Technical Services – Uganda Communications Universal Service & Access Fund (UCUSAF) |
| Feb 2019 to Oct 2020 | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) | Head of Research & Service Development |
| Jul 2012 to Oct 2020 | Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) | Technical Manager (RCDF – Rural Communications Development Fund) |
| Feb 2009 – Jun 2012 | Unicom Africa | Fiber Optic Transmission Engineer |
Other Career Accomplishments
Eng. Beronda’s primary career accomplishments, among several others, include the successful operation and evolution of UCUSAF.
He has overseen its transition from the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF) to the broader UCUSAF mandate, steering it through multiple strategic cycles: RCDF II (2010 – 2016), III (2017 – 2023), and now UCUSAF IV.
Beronda has been involved in projects that deliver hardware (tablets), facilitate digital learning, provide educational content, and bridge gaps in connectivity and access in under-served rural and urban areas. For example, via UCUSAF, over 150 tablets with hard covers, solar panels, and pre-installed data were distributed in Kalungu District.
He has also helped to ensure community-based identification of beneficiaries using poverty maps, surveys, and partnerships with local governments.
Achievements and Awards
James Beronda is greatly recognized for his hands-on leadership and technical direction on large-scale ICT projects, with a special focus on digital transformation and bridging the digital divide.
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