Kampala: Airtel Uganda has officially renewed its partnership with the Buganda Kingdom for the 22nd edition of the Airtel Masaza Cup Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment, community development and sports growth across Uganda. The Airtel Masaza Cup, one of Uganda’s most celebrated cultural and sporting events, brings together all 18 counties of the […]
• Mmamba Kakoboza wins its first-ever BIKA Tournament title and a Shs9 million cash prize Wankulukuku: Mmamba Kakoboza etched its name into Buganda sporting history after clinching its first-ever Airtel BIKA Tournament title with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Nkima Clan following a goalless draw in the final at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku. […]
Kampala: Airtel Uganda has commenced testing of the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and improving network access in hard-to-reach areas across the country. Following approval from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Airtel Uganda recently received the green light to begin trials of the technology after the Government of Uganda […]
Kampala: Airtel Uganda, a leading telecommunication company in Uganda, has today handed over UGX 42.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across Uganda. The contribution represents 2% of Airtel Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31st December 2025, in full […]
Over 52 clans to participate in the tournament Wankulukulu; The Airtel Bika Cup 2026 burst into life at Wankulukulu, with Musu clan registering a commanding 3–1 victory over Nte in an entertaining opening football encounter. Musu wasted no time stamping their authority on the game, as Nsimbe Martin opened the scoring in the 8th minute […]
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II flags off runners Kampala: Thousands of Ugandans have once again showed up in large numbers in Lubiri-Mengo (Kabaka’s Palace in Mengo) to participate in the 13th edition of the highly anticipated Kabaka Birthday Run. This year’s run marks Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s 71st birthday. In an interesting take, Airtel […]
Kampala: Airtel Africa and SpaceX are pleased to announce the successful testing of data and messaging services with Starlink Mobile in Kenya, in a significant step towards bringing satellite-to-mobile connectivity to millions of people across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets. The testing was done in “no connectivity” areas – locations where terrestrial mobile networks did not […]
Kampala: The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has today handed over hi-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 scholars under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. This support follows the award of 20 scholarships by the […]
Airtel Uganda’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 points to a lasting shift in how Ugandans live, work, and connect. For many Ugandans, those figures signal that the country’s digital transformation is being actualized. One of the clearest signs of that shift is in where Airtel now makes its money. The company […]
In a landmark commitment to Uganda’s human capital development, the Airtel Africa Foundation unveiled the flagship Tech Fellowship, committing UGX 3.85 billion to sponsor high-achieving students from low-income households who are pursuing higher education in STEM. The four-year initiative, which officially commenced following a rigorous selection process in December 2025 – January 2026, will provide […]
