Ugandans will access Starlink-powered satellite internet only through licensed local telecommunications operators and not through a direct consumer launch, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ruled. In a detailed clarification issued by the UCC Executive Director, Hon. Nyombi Thembo, the regulator said recent public comments attributed to him had been misunderstood, creating the impression that Starlink, in partnership with Airtel Uganda, was about to roll out direct-to-consumer services in the country. While acknowledging the excitement surrounding low-earth-orbit satellite technology, the Commission stressed that such an interpretation is inaccurate. The clarification follows the announcement of a group-level strategic agreement between Airtel…
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When Soumendra Sahu took over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Uganda in December 2024, he stepped into one of the most competitive, politically sensitive, and fast-evolving sectors of Uganda’s economy. Telecom is unforgiving: customer expectations shift daily, technology cycles move at speed, and regulatory, security, and customer trust issues sit permanently in the spotlight. One year on, December 2025 marks a meaningful checkpoint — not just of activity, but of direction. What has emerged over Sahu’s first twelve months is a leadership style anchored in execution, discipline, and scale, with a clear bias toward long-term infrastructure,…
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dfcu Bank’s Head of Marketing on discipline, boundaries, courageous ambition, and leading with service in Uganda’s high-pressure corporate world Charity Winnie Kamusiime-Asiimwe is a marketing leader whose career spans telecommunications, advertising, financial services, and industry-wide advocacy. She currently serves as Head of Marketing at dfcu Bank. Here, she leads brand strategy, marketing execution, customer engagement, and integrated communication across the institution’s retail and corporate segments. Alongside her executive role, she is an Associate Consultant at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI), teaching CIM modules and contributing to the development of Uganda’s next generation of marketing professionals. Before joining dfcu, Charity…
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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 number of Ugandans using it for messaging, voice and video calls, entertainment, business transactions, and more. According to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) 2024 fourth-quarter market research report, mobile internet subscriptions have reached 19.5 million. This growth is fueled by initiatives from key sector players…
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Airtel Africa is preparing to take its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, public in the first half of 2026, with Citigroup advising on the process, a Bloomberg report shows. The move is part of a long running plan by the telecom operator to unlock value from its fast growing financial services business, which has become a core driver of revenue and profitability across its African markets. Executives have already begun meeting investors in Dubai, a signal that the Gulf region could play a significant role in shaping the offering. While the company has not committed to a final decision on…
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Airtel Uganda Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Alice Wangari Kariuki and Mr. Neeraj Jain as new Non-Executive Directors, filling board vacancies left by the departure of Mr. Alok Bafna and Mr. Ramakrishna Lella, who stepped down after more than six years of distinguished service. The changes, effective 27 August 2025, were disclosed in a notice to the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) in line with the exchange’s listing rules. The outgoing directors, both inaugural members of the Risk and Audit Committee, were credited with helping shape Airtel Uganda’s strategic, governance, and compliance agenda. In welcoming the new appointees, the…
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Airtel Uganda closed the first half of 2025 with another step up in scale and profitability, as data demand propelled revenue growth and a strong lift in earnings. Reported revenue…
Crested Capital has released its mid-year report card on the performance of local counters on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), highlighting the stocks delivering the highest total shareholder returns (TSR)…
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) recently invited public comments on a proposed deal for Axian Telecom Fibre Limited to acquire a controlling stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Limited, it…
By David Birungi We have all seen the campaign on his Twitter (X) handle. Dr Spire, an accountability crusader, uses his now huge following on social media to hold government,…
