Kampala: Airtel Uganda has launched a road safety awareness initiative using its communication platforms and leadership voices to encourage customers and the wider public to make intentional choices that improve road safety for all. The initiative running on the telecom’s digital platforms comes at a time when the country is reeling from a series of […]
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Kampala: East Africa’s growing appetite for mobile internet continued to fuel Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping lift Mobile Services revenue to US$607 million, up from US$498 million in the same quarter last year. The performance reflects sustained growth in digital adoption across the region, with data services […]
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Kampala: Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m partnership, which was launched in 2021, has cumulatively connected […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Kampala: Airtel Uganda and the Buganda Kingdom today reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run. Held at Bulange, Mengo under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child”, the event underscored a renewed collective resolve to eliminate HIV/AIDS as a […]
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