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Twitter slams Uganda internet shutdown

Our ReporterJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Twitter has called out Ugandan authorities for alleged shutdown of internet ahead of the Thursday general election. “Ahead of the Ugandan election, we're hearing reports that Internet service providers are...

I’m embarrassed for opposition, Museveni opens internet linking Moroto to New York

Our ReporterNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

President Museveni has commissioned an internet cable linking Moroto to New York City in United States of America. "I feel embarrassed on behalf of the opposition," Museveni said. "I was...

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Airtel expands broadband internet to regional cities

Our ReporterAugust 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Kampala, Uganda – August 26, 2020; Airtel Uganda has continued its country-wide drive as it expands its affordable and reliable fixed wireless internet solution to all parts of the country....

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MTN unveils 5G internet

Our ReporterJanuary 17, 2020January 17, 2020

MTN Uganda has launched its latest 5G technology making Uganda the 3rd country in Africa after South Africa and Nigeria where MTN has launched 5G internet. "We are pleased to...

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Withdraw OTT tax, says URA boss Akol

Our ReporterJanuary 14, 2020January 15, 2020

Uganda Revenue Authority [URA] Commissioner General Doris Akol has proposed the withdrawal of Over the Top Taxes [OTT] on internet users. Akol Tuesday led her delegation and appeared before the...

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Museveni warns Bazzukulu on sex and internet

Our ReporterJanuary 11, 2020January 11, 2020

President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the Bazzukulu to prepare ideologically and physically to continue the struggle of developing the nation. The President was speaking at the closing ceremony of...

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Internet tax sends users offline, causes Uganda Shs400bn loss

Our ReporterDecember 7, 2019December 7, 2019

By The EastAfrican The number of internet users in Uganda dropped by nearly 30 per cent between March and September 2018 following the introduction of tax on the mobile online...

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Airtel takes free internet to Kabale

Our ReporterAugust 15, 2019August 15, 2019

16th August 2019 – In line with the Education and Sports pillars of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, telecommunications company Airtel Uganda has today extended connectivity services to Kabale Public...

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Uganda’s plan to nationalize internet exchange will hurt investment -industry players

Our ReporterJuly 3, 2019July 4, 2019

File Photo from Google Images By Financial Post, Reuters KAMPALA — Uganda’s plan to nationalize its internet data exchange service will result in poorer quality services and discourage investment in one...

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Museveni takes internet to West Nile, says no jobs for 39m Ugandans

Our ReporterMay 12, 2019May 12, 2019

President Yoweri Museveni has launched phase four of the National Backbone Infrastructure Connectivity project for West Nile. The ceremony took place Saturday at St. Charles Lwanga Senior Secondary School grounds...