Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | East Africa’s growing appetite for mobile internet continued to fuel Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping lift mobile services revenue to $607 million, up from $498 million in the same quarter last year. The performance reflects sustained …
Read More »Eighteen teams set to compete in Airtel Masaza Cup
Airtel and Buganda Launch 2026 Airtel Masaza Cup to empower youth and sports development in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Uganda has officially renewed its partnership with the Buganda Kingdom for the 22nd edition of the Airtel Masaza Cup Tournament, reinforcing its commitment to youth empowerment, …
Read More »Airtel Africa profit more than double to $813m
Data is now Airtel Africa’s main revenue driver, overtaking voice, while mobile money continues to grow in importance Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has reported a sharp rise in annual profit, with profit after tax more than doubling to $813m in the year to March 2026, …
Read More »Airtel loses tax appeal, ordered to pay Shs1.1 billion to URA
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda to pay 1.1 billion Shillings to Uganda Revenue Authority after losing a tax dispute over imported telecommunications equipment. In his ruling, Justice Stephen Mubiru set aside a decision of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, which …
Read More »Massive turn up for 13th Kabaka Birthday run
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II flags off runners; Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar joins over 140,000 runners for the 13th Kabaka Birthday run. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Thousands of Ugandans have once again showed up in large numbers in Lubiri-Mengo (Kabaka’s Palace in Mengo) to participate in the …
Read More »Uganda Baati boosts Kabaka Birthday Run
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 2026 edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, organised by Buganda Kingdom supported by Uganda Baati, among other companies, is projected to attract over 130,000 participants within Uganda and the diaspora in the fight against HIV/AIDS . Speaking during the sponsors’ recognition event at …
Read More »Kabaka Birthday Run 2026 launched
Airtel Uganda and Buganda Launch the 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with Renewed Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS in Uganda by 2030 Kampala, Uganda …
Read More »Airtel Africa Foundation hands scholarships to 20 Tech Fellows to Pursue ICT Studies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled 20 students awarded fully funded scholarships worth over Sh3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at different universities in Uganda. The scholarships, starting February 2026, target talented students from underprivileged backgrounds. Launched recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech …
Read More »Airtel Africa and SpaceX to launch Starlink service across Africa
This marks the first satellite-to-mobile service for millions of people in Africa Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa today announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones …
Read More »Airtel Uganda wins PR Campaign of the Year
Airtel Uganda wins PR Campaign of the Year for its Mastery in Reputation Management at the 2025 Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) …
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