PURA Strengthens Postal Regulation Capacity Through Visit to PTT Türkiye The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) delegation, led by Director General Dr. Njogou L. Bah, embarked on a benchmarking visit to PTT, Türkiye’s state postal…
PRESS RELEASE UNAUTHORISED WI-FI HOTSPOT SERVICE PROVIDERS – NOTICE ON REGULARISATION The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) hereby notifies the general public that it has, through monitoring, consultation, and verification…
PURA Strengthens Risk Management Culture Through Staff Engagement and Capacity Building The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has successfully presented its Risk Management Tools to professional staff as part of ongoing efforts…
PURA and ARTP Sign MoU to Implement ECOWAS Roaming Regulation The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia and the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal have…
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT GATEWAY TRAFFIC MEASUREMENT AND REVENUE ASSURANCE REGULATIONS, 2025 The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is developing regulations to establish a framework for implementing the Gateway…
Empowering Youth: PURA Launches Student Ambassador Drive Across West Coast Region Schools. PURA Consumer Affairs department during school outreach visit in the West Coast Region The Consumer Affairs Department went…
Stakeholder Meeting on LPG Regulations Draft TOR – PURA, 25th March 2025 The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) holds a stakeholder meeting on the 25th of March 2025 at…
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON GUIDELINES FOR BROADCASTING LICENSING FRAMEWORK The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is developing a Regulatory Framework for licensing the broadcasting sector in The Gambia. Regulated Broadcasting in…
Cyber Security workshop on cyber security challenges, governance framework and international standards PURA, Huawei & MNOs Cyber Security Workshop As digital technologies advance rapidly and empower various industries, the digitalization…
PRESS RELEASE MINISTER OF INFORMATION REVOKES THE LICENSES OF FIVE COMMERCIAL RADIO STATIONS FOR OPERATING WITH EXPIRED LICENSE The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) informs the public that the…
PURA is the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority responsible for regulating public utilities and certain service providers. PURA does not regulate institutions such as banks, labor offices, immigration services, or other non-utility government agencies.
PURA’s mandate includes regulating tariffs, setting and enforcing service standards, protecting consumers, promoting fair competition, and ensuring transparency and accountability in regulated sectors.
No. PURA does not provide services such as mobile phone, internet, electricity, or water. These services are provided by licensed operators. PURA regulates and supervises them.
PURA regulates public utilities and services such as:
PURA protects consumers by:
Consumers can submit complaints by:
Complainants are advised to first raise the issue with the service provider before escalating it to PURA.
When submitting a complaint, please include:
Disconnection procedures must follow approved rules. Consumers must be given notice and reasons for disconnection, except in cases such as illegal connections or safety risks
Yes. PURA reviews and approves tariffs to ensure they are fair, cost-reflective, and affordable while allowing service providers to operate sustainably.
Tariff decisions are based on:
Yes. PURA conducts public consultations, stakeholder meetings, and hearings to gather input before major regulatory decisions, including tariff reviews.
No. All regulated service providers must be licensed or authorized by PURA and comply with the terms and conditions set by the Authority.
You should report the issue to the service provider first. If the matter is not resolved, you may escalate the complaint to PURA with supporting evidence.
All relevant laws, regulations, decisions, and guidelines are available on the PURA website
Contact details, including office address, telephone numbers, and official email addresses, are available on the “Contact Us” page of the PURA website.
Customers may complain about issues such as:
Yes. Customers in The Gambia have responsibilities including:
When PURA receives a complaint, it is registered and reviewed. PURA may request additional information, engage the service provider for clarification, and assess the matter against regulatory standards. PURA then issues guidance, mediation, or a regulatory decision where necessary.
All enquiries related to short codes, numbering resources, or renewals should be submitted formally to PURA through the official contact details provided on the website. Assigned officers will respond based on the nature of the request.
94 Kairaba Avenue, KMC, The Gambia
Phone: +220 4399601
Fax: +220 4399605
Email: info@pura.gm / corporateaffairs@pura.gm
Monday – Thursday: 08:30am – 04:00pm
Friday: 08:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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