Uganda’s next generation of technology leaders has taken a major step forward following the unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a UGX 3.85 billion programme designed to fully support 20 outstanding students from underprivileged backgrounds pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Launched by the Airtel Africa Foundation,…
Internet services have been fully restored across Uganda, marking a return to normal online access after a period of restrictions during the electoral season. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:40 PM that internet services nationwide had been fully reinstated following the successful completion of necessary technical and security…
Kampala, Uganda — Airtel Africa has chosen Nokia to build a new high-capacity terrestrial fiber network that will connect countries across East and Central Africa, a move expected to strengthen regional connectivity and close long-standing digital gaps, especially for landlocked nations such as Uganda. The network, part of Airtel Africa’s fiber service known as Telesonic,…
Kigali, Rwanda — In a move aimed at advancing Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, Airtel Africa Foundation has entered into a partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to strengthen digital skills development across the country. The collaboration, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative, focuses on closing the…
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