East Africa Powers Airtel Africa’s growth with strong performance across voice, data and mobile money Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has reported a resilient performance in its East African operations for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, underscoring the region’s strategic role in the company’s overall success. …
Read More »Kabaka flags off thousands at 12th Airtel Kabaka Birthday Run
Over 100,000 Ugandan take part in run on rainy morning in Kampala Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda witnessed yet another historic moment as an estimated120,000 people participated in the 12th Airtel-Kabaka Birthday Run. This year’s event, held at Lubiri under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save …
Read More »Arua welcomes new Airtel network sites aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the West Nile region
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning seven new network sites in Arua Municipality. This expansion is part of Airtel’s continued investment in enhancing network coverage and ensuring a brilliant digital experience for its customers in the …
Read More »Airtel Money and Mastercard launch secure Global Pay Card in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), in partnership with Mastercard, Diamond Trust Bank, Network International, has today launched the Airtel Money Global Pay Card, a virtual prepaid card designed to give Ugandans a secure and convenient way to make international payments. The Airtel Money Global Pay Card …
Read More »Airtel Money rewards hundreds in ‘Pay and Win’ back to school campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Airtel Money Back-to-School ‘Pay and Win’ campaign enters its final stretch, hundreds of parents and guardians have benefited, reinforcing Airtel Uganda’s continued commitment to financial inclusion and convenience during the back-to-school season. Since its launch on 27th January 2025, the campaign has rewarded …
Read More »BOU Governor to Airtel: Create more digital and financial products for the masses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly named Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi – Ego, has challenged the Airtel Uganda Ltd and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Ltd team to create more Digital and Financial Products for the masses. Dr. Atingi made the remarks while welcoming the new …
Read More »Uganda Telecom, Lycamobile service quality fall as MTN, Airtel improve
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest data on mobile telecommunications services in Uganda shows a mixed picture regarding quality, both some providers improving and others declining. The country has four mobile network operators: Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (UTeL), MTN, Airtel, and Tangerine Communications Ltd (Lycamobile). The companies are given …
Read More »Airtel and Buganda renew K2 connection deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom have renewed their telecom infrastructure sharing collaboration. The renewed commitment, will see Buganda Kingdom’s K2 Telecom continue accessibility through Airtel Uganda’s infrastructure. The renewal of the partnership has been seen as a reaffirmation and commitment to bridging digital divides and …
Read More »DTB, Airtel, and Credable Group launch micro-loan partnership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, Airtel Money, and Credable Group have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance financial inclusion in Uganda with the introduction of a mobile-based consumer banking solution called Kwasa Kwasa. This collaboration enables Airtel Money customers to instantly access affordable, short-term loans …
Read More »Mandela Stadium Namboole will host 2024 Airtel Masaza Cup Final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Masaza Cup 2024 final game will be played at the Mandela National Stadium on November 2, it has been announced in Bulange today by Buganda Sports Minister Robert Sserwanga. The tournament, which started in June this year, is now at the semifinal …
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