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LEFT –RIGHT: Stephen Asiimwe, the former UTB CEO, Lilly Ajarova, the current Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board and Ms. Jean Byamugisha- the Executive Director of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) facilitate the session on “Emerging Trends in Tourism and Hospitality.”

POATE2020: UTB CEO urges Ugandan tourism players to adopt technology and research for growth

Digitalisation and the rise of digitally connected youthful travelers, coupled with a growing middle class in Asia and Africa are some of the major trends that are poised to disrupt the tourism
February 6, 2020
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A photo collage of Starlink CEO, Elon Musk, Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar and UCC E.D, Hon. Nyombi Thembo.

Airtel Africa Completes Starlink Internet Trials in Kenya as Uganda Maps Rollout Framework

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced the successful testing of data and messaging services using Starlink Mobile in Kenya, marking a significant step towards expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets.
March 25, 2026
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Peter Muhumuza, Chief Technical Officer at Roke Telkom, Mustapha Mugisa, CEO at Summit Consulting and Francis Nkurunungi, CEO at Xente. They say cloud computing has moved from a buzzword to a baseline expectation. That is because customers assume seamless mobile access. Regulators expect resilient systems. Investors demand scalability.

The Shift to Cloud Computing Is Strategic: Experts Share How to Lead Transformation Without Jeopardising Stability

Cloud computing is no longer a technology upgrade. It is a strategic pivot for organisations navigating growth, regulation, cost pressure and digital competition. Yet while the business case for the cloud is
February 28, 2026
One year into his tenure, Airtel Uganda's CEO Soumendra Sahu has overseen the company’s largest-ever network investment, expanded coverage to 96% of the population, strengthened stakeholder trust, and reshaped how teams execute in one of the country’s most competitive sectors.

Airtel Uganda Data Revenues Overtake Voice as Net Profit Hits UGX 447 Billion

Airtel Uganda has reported profit after tax of UGX 446.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of UGX 130.2 billion from UGX 316.7 billion recorded in 2024. The
February 23, 2026
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Adlegal founders Aziz Kitaka, Luke Kamoga, Patience Ayesigye, and Murere Nicholas positioned around Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a symbolic portrait about Uganda’s data protection ruling.
Adlegal’s legal team — Aziz Kitaka (Founding Member & Practice Lead), Luke Kamoga (Litigation Lead), Patience Ayesigye (National and Regional Advocacy Director), and Murere Nicholas (Head of Policy) — frame Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a symbolic portrait capturing the high-stakes regulatory showdown over Uganda’s data protection and digital sovereignty laws.

Uganda’s Data Regulator Orders Meta, WhatsApp LLC to Comply with Uganda’s Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules

Uganda has fired what may become one of the most consequential regulatory shots yet in Africa’s unfolding battle over digital sovereignty. In a landmark ruling, the country’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO)
February 20, 2026
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Kenneth Rubango is the Director of Biomedical engineering at the Joint Medical Stores, a private-Not-For Profit Non-Governmental Organisation. He says in biomedical engineering, good design makes operations efficient, helping hospitals break even sooner and remain sustainable. Otherwise, you risk ending up with a beautiful but non-functional “white elephant.”

Kenneth Rubango: Making healthcare work for every Ugandan

Kenneth Rubango is the Director of Biomedical Engineering at the Joint Medical Stores (JMS). JMS is a private-Not-For Profit Non-Governmental Organisation that was established in 1979 as a joint venture between the
February 12, 2026
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Charles Mbire (left) and NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota (right) pictured with the MTN Uganda logo as MTN shares rally and NSSF’s stake surpasses UGX 1 trillion.
Charles Mbire (left) and NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota (right), whose MTN Uganda shareholdings have surged in value as the telecom’s stock rally pushed NSSF’s stake past UGX 1 trillion.

NSSF stake in MTN Uganda hits UGX1 trillion

MTN Uganda shares have staged a strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), delivering massive gains to its largest local investors in just eight weeks as the stock surged by UGX116
February 9, 2026
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A photo collage of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, and MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge. UCC last week instructed telecoms to switch off internet over national security concerns during the general elections.

Four-Day Internet Shutdown Cost Uganda’s Telecoms an Estimated UGX 24 Billion in Lost Data Revenues

Uganda’s two largest mobile network operators, Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda, are estimated to have lost between UGX 22.8 billion and UGX 24 billion in data revenues following the four-day nationwide internet
January 21, 2026
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