Act 1 Uganda Communications Act 2013 25. Management of radio spectrum. (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the Commission is exclusively responsible for— (a) planning, monitoring, managing and allocating the use of the radio spectrum; (b) establishing technical requirements and standards in respect of— (i) radio communications apparatus; (ii) interference-causing apparatus or any class of that apparatus; (c) negotiating with the International Telecommunications Union or its affiliated bodies on matters relating to radio spectrum. (2) For the purposes of section 5(1)(c), the Commission may, through spectrum refarming, withdraw spectrum where the Commission is satisfied that the spectrum is not utilized optimally or efficiently. Installation of television and radio stations. 26. Installation of television and radio stations. (1) A person shall not install or operate a television station, radio station or any related broadcasting apparatus without a licence issued by the Commission. (2) The Commission shall, before issuing a licence under this section, take into account— (a) proof of existence of adequate technical facilities; (b) the location of the station and geographical area to which broadcast is to be made; 24