MTN outage highlights pressure on digital infrastructure
MTN Uganda has moved to reassure customers and investors that it remains committed to Uganda after a service disruption earlier this week, pledging continued investment in network infrastructure as it seeks to strengthen resilience in one of its most important African markets. The telecommunications company said a power disruption at
Court Orders MTN Uganda to Pay Shs 2.3 Billion for Malicious Prosecution of Whistleblower
The High Court has awarded more than Shs 2.3 billion to former telecom executive Richard Mwami after finding that he was maliciously prosecuted in a case that the court described as deeply unjust and improperly motivated. In a judgment delivered by Ag. Justice Bonny Isaac Teko ruled that MTN Uganda
Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass
The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District. In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementation of the
MTN and Partners Plant 12.4 Acres of Forest in Oil Hub
MTN Uganda, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Bunyoro Kingdom, has unveiled a 12.4-acre sustainable woodlot in Kikuube District, merging youth skills development with environmental conservation in one of Uganda’s booming oil regions. The initiative, launched at St. Joseph Vocational Training Institute during Earth
MTN Posts Shs 678.8bn Profit as Data and Fintech Drive Growth
MTN Uganda has posted Shs 678.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growing demand for connectivity and digital financial services as Uganda’s digital economy continues to expand. Service revenue increased 13.4% to Shs3.6 trillion, supported by rising internet usage and higher volumes of mobile money transactions. Earnings
Alwi Health Centre III Gets Lifeline with New Women and Children’s Ward
In the quiet trading centre of Alwi in Pakwach District, a small health facility that once struggled with just six beds has received a major lifeline, one that is already transforming healthcare for mothers and children in the community. For years, Alwi Health Centre III faced a difficult reality: men,
Okwi takes over as Richard Yego Steps Down from MTN Mobile Money
MTN Mobile Money Uganda has appointed Sarah Bateta Okwi as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026, following the decision by Richard Yego to step down from the role. The appointment comes as MTN Mobile Money continues its transition into a fully independent fintech company,
St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School gets inclusive ICT lab
MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has inaugurated a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive education and digital learning in a region where access to technology remains limited. The lab is equipped with ten computers,
NSSF Earnings Hit Shs 3.52 Trillion as Assets Surge to Shs 26 Trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced that its total earnings for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025, rose to Shs 3.52 trillion, marking an 11% increase from Shs 3.2 trillion the previous year. Member contributions also hit a new record, rising by over 10% from Shs 1.93
MTN Posts Shs 1.7 Trillion in Half-Year Revenue
MTN Uganda has reported Shs 1.7 trillion in total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reflecting solid growth in both data and fintech services, supported by ongoing investment in digital infrastructure and customer experience. The company’s financial results show a 31.3% increase in data revenue to Shs
