Airtel Uganda earned about Shs 1.2 billion in profit per day in 2025, underlining the scale of its growth as more Ugandans shift to digital services. The telecom firm reported a 41.1% rise in profit after tax to Shs 446.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025. When you break this down, it translates…
Airtel Uganda has announced plans to equip 30 Muslim schools in Buganda with internet and information communication technology facilities to strengthen digital learning and bridge gaps in internet and social media use among students. The announcement was made during a breaking of the fast event organised by the Buganda Kingdom at Bulange in Mengo. Ali…
A seismic shift is underway in Uganda’s telecommunications sector, with data usage surpassing traditional voice calls as the preferred mode of communication, according to Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results. For the half-year period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel reported a 30.4% surge in data revenue, reaching Ushs 525.7 billion and accounting for nearly half of…
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by engaging students in a nationwide virtual dialogue focused on sustainable practices, ending plastic pollution, and tree planting, in celebration of World Environment Day 2025. In a Zoom session held on 4th June, Charity Rwabutomize, lead – corporate social responsibility at Airtel Uganda, addressed students and…
Airtel Uganda has handed over Shs 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across Uganda. This represents an 11.4% increase from last year’s contribution. The contribution represents 2% of Airtel Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31st December 2024, in…
Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new network sites in Soroti city. The expansion is part of Airtel’s ongoing investment in enhancing network coverage and delivering an exceptional digital experience for its customers in the greater Teso region. The new site in Soroti is one of several…
Airtel Uganda has pledged to deepen its relationship with Buganda in relation to the annual Kabaka birthday run. Ali Balunywa, the director of Sales and Distribution at Airtel Uganda, told Bbeg Media that they were deeply impressed by the numbers that turned up yesterday for Kabaka’s birthday run. “This time, we brought 120,000 kits, and…
Airtel Uganda has launched five new network sites in Kabale Municipality in a bid to improve its network. The new sites are located at Kyetobokeire, Kekuubo, Nyabushabi, Rwakabara, Ahakempu – Katuna Road, Irimbo – Katuna Road, Mwanjari, and Kigongi, will enhance call clarity, boost internet speeds, and improve overall coverage. Speaking at the commissioning event,…
Airtel Uganda and Trace Africa have joined hands to celebrate African Music excellence and digital empowerment. The partnership comes ahead of the Africa Trace Awards to be held in Zanzibar between February 24 and 26. The awards will also culminate the Airtel #SmartaWithData campaign, an initiative to enable customers to make informed decisions about their…
