Technology
Uganda’s Post-Election Digital Dilemma: UCC Combats AI Misinformation Amid Public Outcry Over Internet Shutdown
In the wake of Uganda's contentious 2026 general elections, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has found itself at the center of a storm involving...
How Real-Time Processing Is Changing the Live Casino Experience for Users
Remember the early days of the internet? Back in the era of dial-up, trying to load a simple picture felt like waiting for rain...
Why over 1 Million Ugandans have downloaded Bitchat
In a world where internet access is increasingly weaponized by governments to control information flow, decentralized technologies are emerging as powerful tools for resistance....
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout Ahead of General Elections
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout Ahead of January 15, 2026 General Elections, effective today, 6 PM EAT. Just as we expected....On January 13, 2026...
Mobile Tech and the Evolution of Sports Betting in Uganda
The landscape of entertainment in East Africa has shifted dramatically, with sports betting uganda moving from crowded physical betting shops—often locally known as kibandas—to...
Starlink Suddenly Stops Working in Uganda: What Happened and Why It Matters
For the few who have been using Starlink in Uganda—the satellite internet service from Elon Musk's SpaceX that beams high-speed internet from space—you might...
The Linebet mobile application for Somalia: betting anytime, anywhere
The Linebet mobile app is made for people who like using their phones instead of computers. For an Android device, you can download the...
Airtel Teams Up with SpaceX’s Starlink to Bring Phone Signal to Remote Areas
Imagine you're hiking in a remote part of Africa, far from any cell tower, and your phone suddenly gets signal—allowing you to send a...
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink D2C connectivity
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink's Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite connectivity across all its 14 operating markets. This...
CFO Andrew Bugembe: MTN Uganda leans on transparency for steady growth
MTN Uganda anticipates closing the financial year with good results in line with market guidance, driven by increased data consumption, sustained growth in mobile...
Uganda’s Facebook Ban: VPNs Won’t Save You, Says Regulator as 2026 Elections Loom
In a stark warning delivered at the Sheraton Hotel today, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) declared that using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) will not...
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