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 […]
Following the recent unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, attention is now turning to the 20 exceptional Ugandan students whose academic journeys will be fully supported under the UGX 3.85 billion programme. Drawn from underprivileged backgrounds, the fellows share a common passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and […]
Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. This award recognizes the efforts Airtel Uganda took in managing the crisis that came from Internet backlash led by Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo about Airtel Money’s alleged […]
By Charity Rwabutomize Recently, I visited friends of mine whose 15-year-old son had suddenly refused to return to school and with all the probing, would not give a reason why. He had gone silent and was visibly anxious and terrified to go to school. When I probed gently, surprisingly, he asked for my phone and […]
Airtel Uganda has committed to continue investing in technologies that make the internet a safe place for every child, as part of its efforts to protect children against online harassment. This commitment was made during a virtual discussion on bullying, cyberbullying, and online safety for children, held in commemoration of World Children’s Day. The event […]
By Rajesh Agrawal Uganda’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving global trends. As the country gradually shifts away from traditional communication methods, there is an increasing demand for faster and more cost-effective communication channels. Today, the internet is at the forefront of this digital revolution, with a growing […]
Kalangala: Airtel Uganda recently commissioned its 10th new mast 4G site in the Kalangala Islands, marking a major step in the company’s nationwide network expansion program. The new installations aim to improve voice and data connectivity, enhance service reliability, and meet the growing digital needs of communities on Bugala Island and the district. The new […]
Kampala: Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has selected Nokia to build a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning East and Central Africa for its cutting-edge fiber service, Airtel Africa Telesonic. This development is especially critical for landlocked countries like Uganda. The strategic project aims […]
Airtel Uganda has posted a 28.7% jump in after-tax profit for the first half of 2025, buoyed by strong growth in data services which offset a fall in voice revenues. The telecom firm reported a profit after tax of Ushs 197.2 billion, up from Ushs 153.2 billion a year earlier. Revenues rose 12.3% to Ushs […]
Kampala: Airtel Money has announced a ground-breaking partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that will transform how Ugandans fulfil their civic obligations, making tax and fee payments faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before. With this collaboration, Ugandans can now pay taxes, renew passports, secure business licenses, or settle any URA obligation directly […]
