Social media turns into Uganda’s digital marketplace
Social media is increasingly becoming a digital marketplace for Ugandan entrepreneurs, allowing businesses to advertise, find customers, sell products and build brands using smartphones. Platforms such as TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook,…
Ugandan Tech Innovators Eye Opportunities at Africa Blockchain Festival 2026
Ugandan Tech Innovators Eye Opportunities at Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 Ugandan blockchain founders, artificial intelligence innovators, developers, technology companies and investors are set to join thousands of technology players at…
Little reaffirms Uganda commitment as Uber exits ride-hailing market
As Uber exits Uganda’s ride-hailing market, mobility platform Little has moved to reassure customers and driver-partners of its long-term commitment to the country. Little, one of Africa’s mobility platforms, said…
Starlink enters Uganda broadband market, faces stiff competition from local ISPs
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has entered Uganda’s broadband market with monthly packages ranging from Sh204,000 to Sh285,000, placing it in direct competition with established fibre,…
Elon Musk Confirms Starlink in Uganda
Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, has confirmed its availability in Uganda, opening a new chapter in the country’s internet connectivity landscape.The confirmation follows Starlink’s listing of Uganda on its…
Uganda earns Sh 180.62b from ICT exports as country eyes $1.57 trillion global market
Uganda earned $48.5m (Over sh180.62b from ICT service exports in 2024, highlighting both the growing contribution of the digital economy and the huge gap the country could exploit in the…
Faster Than Bolt: Chinese Humanoid Robot Targets New Speed Records
A Chinese humanoid robot is raising the bar for robotic speed after completing a half-marathon in Beijing faster than the world’s fastest human runners, demonstrating the rapid progress being made…
Airtel Africa Launches Starlink Mobile in DRC in First for Africa
Airtel Africa has commercially launched Starlink Mobile in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), becoming the first telecommunications operator to deploy satellite-to-mobile connectivity commercially on the African continent. The service,…
Uganda’s Digital Economy Surges as TikTok Overtakes WhatsApp
Uganda’s communications market is rapidly moving beyond traditional voice calls and broadcasting, with mobile internet, mobile money, social media and digital entertainment emerging as major drivers of the sector. The…
Accounting Officers Undergo Training to Expand Electronic Procurement System
The Government has commenced training accounting officers from 100 public entities on the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System as it accelerates efforts to digitise public procurement, improve transparency and strengthen…