Airtel Uganda

MAN IN THE HOT SEAT: What challenges await Soumendra Sahu, Airtel Uganda’s new boss?

by Paul MurungiAfricaCEOsCompany NewsFinanceFintechsICTIndustry & AnalysisNews & AnalysisTechnologyThe Big StoryJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Airtel Uganda has a new boss, Soumendra Sahu. He joins Uganda’s second-largest telco at an interesting time— increasing competition from MTN, the market share leader, and other independent ISPs. There…

Airtel Uganda’s MD Pays a courtesy Visit to UCC ED, commits to growth of Internet Access in Uganda

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsICTThe Big StoryJanuary 11, 2025January 11, 2025

Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Mr. Soumendra Sahu, fondly known as Som, on Friday morning paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Hon. Goerge William Nyombi…

Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom Renew Partnership to Enhance Connectivity

by Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisTechnologyDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024

Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom’s K2 Telecom have renewed their long-standing partnership, reinforcing their shared commitment to providing innovative and inclusive telecommunication services to Ugandans. This renewed collaboration, which extends…

Airtel Uganda, UNICEF and Project Girls 4 Girls Mentorship Inspire Students to Overcome Life’s Challenges

by Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisProfilesDecember 8, 2024December 8, 2024

“I have faced unimaginable challenges, but God has been my source of strength, keeping me going in school,” said a senior three female student of Oriajin Senior Secondary School in…

Airtel Uganda promotes Bakibinga to legal director role as Kakonge switches to MTN

by Paul MurungiThe Big StoryDecember 6, 2024December 7, 2024

Airtel Uganda has appointed Counsel Godfrey Bakibinga as the new Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs replacing Counsel Dennis Kakonge who resigned from the position with effect from 30th November,…

Airtel Uganda half-year profit surge to UGX 153 billion on the back of data and voice segments

by Paul MurungiIndustry & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Airtel Uganda posted total revenue of UGX 966 billion in the first half of 2024, and a final profit of UGX 153 billion largely driven by data and voice revenue. …

EXCLUSIVE: Airtel Uganda’s Manoj Murali leaves Group after 23+ years

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali is set to retire from telco this month, CEO East Africa Magazine can exclusively reveal. According to a notice sent to the telco’s senior…

CEO EAST AFRICA MAGAZINE RANKING: Uganda’s 100 Most Trusted and Respected Companies 2024

by Muhereza KyamuteteraLists & RankingsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Corporate reputation is an aggregate of public perceptions about an organisation’s social, political, ethical and business behaviour and how people engage with that organisation based on these perceptions. Ultimately, this…

Susan Kitariko and Keith Kalyegira join Airtel Uganda Board

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryApril 4, 2024April 4, 2024

The Board of Directors of Airtel Uganda Limited has, according to Rules 36(2) and 54 of the Uganda Securities Exchange Listing Rules 2021,  appointed Mrs. Suzan Mweheire Kitariko as an…

Airtel Uganda’s 2023 profits fell UGX160 bn short of IPO promises⏤ Did MTN Uganda’s resurgence cut short Airtel’s much-hyped growth trajectory? 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 16, 2024March 16, 2024

Airtel Uganda, the second largest telco, on March 4th, released its very first post-listing results, showing that for the first time in five years since 2019, it made an 8.8%…