Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in Uganda to launch Starlink’s low Earth orbit satellite service after the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink signed a memorandum of understanding and operational licence agreement on May 15, 2026. The launch targets enterprise customers with high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity and positions Starlink’s LEO service in the country through Paratus Uganda’s rollout.

Seacom has announced the launch of a new land-based fibre route that connects Nairobi, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, with a passage through Kisumu. This upgrade is expected to enhance the internet infrastructure across East Africa, significantly improving the capacity for internet traffic in the region.

MTN Uganda is playing a crucial role in the country's preparation for its first oil production by providing essential networks and digital services. This involvement goes beyond traditional oil drilling and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of modern technology and reliable internet connectivity for the efficiency and safety of the oil industry, according to TechJaja.

MTN Uganda has remitted UGX 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to enhance digital inclusion and support ICT development in the country. This payment is part of the company's efforts to contribute to the growth of digital services in Uganda.

More than 50 investors and business leaders from Africa, Europe, and North America have gathered in Dar es Salaam for a five-day trade and investment mission led by Equity Group. This initiative highlights the bank's increasing role in facilitating cross-border investment opportunities in East Africa, with participants from countries including Kenya, Canada, Nigeria, and Poland.

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, is scheduled to commence commercial operations in Côte d’Ivoire in July 2026, according to CIO Africa.