The telco’s revenue grew to Shs 960 billion, supported by its robust distribution network of partners and agents Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda reported a 6.5% decline in net profit to Shs 153.2 billion for H1 2024, on the back of increased operating expenses, particularly in access charges, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda boosts the national public relations symposium
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has reiterated its commitment to fostering a vibrant communication landscape by partnering with the Public Relations Association of Uganda’s (PRAU) in the upcoming highly anticipated 3rd National Symposium. “This partnership with PRAU underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in communication,” said David Birungi, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda makes stock exchange debut with moderate IPO success
The company’s share price remains steady reflecting investors’ cautious “wait and see” approach Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On November 7, Airtel Uganda marked a significant milestone by becoming the second telecom company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange, following in the footsteps of MTN Uganda, which accomplished …
Read More »Airtel Uganda partners with EasyBuy to scale up smartphone penetration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has partnered with EASYBUY (Dexinte Finance Limited), a renowned brand for making devices easily accessible through the Buy Now, Pay Later method, in a significant step to scale up smartphone penetration in the country. Carol Asio, Head of Retail at Airtel Uganda said, …
Read More »Airtel Uganda and Huawei spearhead digital transformation in Kanungu district
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, together with Huawei, has extended the opportunities of the internet to teachers, health workers, social workers, and local leaders in Kanungu District by connecting them with 200 Smartphones, it said on Oct.16. The initiative aims to empower these vital community members with, smart …
Read More »Buganda Kingdom boosts Airtel Uganda IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has demonstrated its commitment to the Kingdom’s economy and cooperation with key market players by undertaking a substantial investment in Airtel Uganda’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister pledged to procure 2 million shares on behalf of the …
Read More »Airtel Uganda hopes to raise $216 million in IPO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, hopes to raise Shs 800 billion in an initial public offering (IPO). The company set the price for its initial public offering (IPO) at Shs100 per share and will offer up to 20% stake or 8 …
Read More »Airtel Uganda to offer 20% stake through IPO
The company will give more preference to Ugandan investors Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Airtel Uganda plans to float a 20% stake in the company, equivalent to 8 billion ordinary shares, via an initial public offer (IPO) to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). The operator said that …
Read More »Airtel boosts top PLE graduates with scholastic materials as schools set to reopen
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Airtel Uganda, has contributed assorted scholastic items to selected school’s top performers in Primary Leaving Examinations as a starter package to secondary education as schools re-open. The initiative is part of the Airtel Adopt a School Program launched in 2011. So far, the …
Read More »Airtel Uganda’s Red Campaign recognized
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has been recognized by Uganda Blood Transfusion Services for rallying members of the public to donate blood across the country under their RED Campaign. The announcement was made during the World Blood Donor Day, a day celebrated annually on June 14 under the …
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