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V.G Somasekhar

Architects of Airtel’s big and sustained comeback, (left-right), Tom Gutjahr, V.G Somasekhar, Manoj Murali who were Managing Directors from 2010 to date, and Hannington Karuhanga (extreme left), the board chairman since 2016.

How Airtel Uganda dialled the most remarkable comeback from a struggling pioneer telco to become the fastest-growing and most profitable telco

The sale of Airtel Uganda’s 20% shares in what is now Uganda’s second-biggest initial Public Offering (IPO) closes this Friday, October 13th 2023. If you haven’t yet bought shares in the telco,
October 11, 2023
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LEFT-RIGHT: Airtel Uganda Board Chairman, Mr. Hannington Karuhanga; Ugandan State Minister of Health for General Duties, Hon. Robinah Nabbanja; Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Mr. V.G. Somasekhar and Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwiine during the symbolic handover.

Airtel Uganda makes UGX1.25 billion cash donation to Covid-19 fight

Airtel Uganda today confirmed that it has contributed UGX1.25 billion (approximately USD328,400) to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, primarily to support health workers on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.    “As
April 29, 2020
Airtel Uganda, Managing Director, V.G Somasekhar under whose leadership AIrtel has made significant market progress has resigned his position and is said to be returning to India.

PUTTING MONEY WHERE THE CUSTOMERS’ MOUTHS AND EARS ARE: How Airtel Uganda’s V.G Somasekhar is wrestling back Airtel’s leadership position; one mast and one SIM card at a time

First of all, let us start with a review of 2019. How would you summarise it in terms of the industry and for Airtel Uganda in particular? I think 2019 has been
January 17, 2020
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