Uganda Lifts Social Media Restrictions Imposed During Elections
After weeks of digital silence, the government has announced the full restoration of access to all social media platforms, ending restrictions imposed during the recently concluded presidential elections. The announcement was made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a Monday morning post on X, in which
UCC Clarifies Starlink and Airtel Africa Partnership
By Nyombi Thembo Recent public comments attributed to me have given the impression that Starlink is to launch direct-to-consumer services in Uganda this week, in partnership with Airtel Uganda. While this interpretation is understandable due to the excitement around satellite technology, it is not accurate. Therefore, it is important to
Airtel Contributes Shs 37.9 billion to UCC’s Universal Service Fund
Airtel Uganda has contributed Shs 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), reaffirming its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across the country. This marks an 11.4% increase from last year’s contribution and represents 2% of Airtel Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending
MTN Contributes Shs 50.55 billion towards UCC’s Universal Service and Access Fund
MTN Uganda has announced a contribution of approximately Shs 50.55 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), marking the company’s largest annual contribution to date towards expanding telecommunication services in underserved communities. This development reflects MTN Uganda’s deepening commitment to accelerating digital inclusion and supporting
