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L-R Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission, George William Nyombi, Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and Airtel Uganda Managing Director, SOM SOUMENDRA at the launch of the Airtel AI-powered Spam Alert Service in Kampala recently.

Airtel, UCC and BOU Tip Ugandans on How to Avoid Scams

Telecom giant Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has issued vital safety tips to help Ugandans guard against the rising wave of

July 24, 2025

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10 Ways to Spot and Guard Against AI-Assisted Frauds and Cybersecurity Scams

This week, Ugandans were confronted with a chilling reminder that AI-driven fraud is no longer a distant threat—it’s here. A deepfake video began circulating online, falsely portraying billionaire businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

April 2, 2025

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Ugandan billionaire, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Warns Public of Deepfake AI Scam Misusing His Image to Promote a Fraudulent Financial Platform

Renowned Ugandan businessman and property magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a stern public warning following the circulation of a manipulated deepfake video that falsely portrays him endorsing a dubious online financial

April 2, 2025

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