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.

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.

Pan-African network operator Paratus Group is expanding its East African footprint through a new cross-border fibre network and newly introduced satellite internet capabilities, according to Uganda Standard. The company plans to present its regional expansion at the ITW Africa conference in Nairobi this month. Central to the operation is the 2,000-kilometre Goma-to-Mombasa terrestrial fibre link, which is expected to provide Ugandan businesses with a new cross-border connectivity option alongside Starlink satellite services.

MTN Uganda has committed Shs 500 million to fund 25 community projects under the fourth phase of its MTN Changemakers Initiative, according to The Observer. The projects will focus on health, education, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. Applications are being managed through the MTN Foundation, the telecommunications company's corporate social responsibility arm, and remain open for a limited period.

UNESCO, working with Beijing Normal University and the Tanzanian government, has launched a programme to establish and strengthen ICT clubs in public schools in Dodoma and Morogoro. The initiative aims to equip girls with digital skills, confidence and knowledge to pursue education and careers in technology. It falls under the UNESCO-BNU project "Closing the Digital Divide: Ensuring Gender-Transformative Digital Skills Education for Women and Girls," which seeks to promote gender equality in digital education.

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.