Trevor Lutalo is a features writer and storyteller with a strong interest in topics such as business, taxation, and climate issues. He has explored the connection between environmental sustainability and economic growth, while also delving into subjects like travel and agriculture.
Football in Uganda has long cemented its place as the national sport, pulsating with an undeniable, albeit still growing, passion. Yet, beneath the roar of the crowd and the thrill…
For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the…
Uganda’s telecom sector has blossomed since its liberalisation in the 1990s, evolving into a highly profitable and transformative force. With mobile penetration surpassing 70% and mobile money establishing itself as…
Uganda, rightfully dubbed the “Pearl of Africa,” continues to cement its reputation as a premier luxury safari destination. From the misty mountains home to endangered mountain gorillas to the vast…
As the sun dips below the horizon, a gentle breeze weaves through the swaying palms, infusing the air with the intoxicating aroma of fresh lake water and scents of blossoming…
In May 2021, Bank of Uganda issued two licenses to Airtel Mobile Commerce and MTN Mobile Money to conduct various money transfer and payment services. The licenses were partly intended…
In May 1995, Celtel hit the ground running with the launch of the first mobile phone in Uganda, a rare opportunity in the country’s history that has gone on to…
It’s been 30 years since the first mobile phone was launched in Uganda. The launch, in 1995, of Celtel as the first mobile telecommunications company rewrote Uganda’s telecom story in…
International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation. For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy,…
