Airtel Uganda has handed over UGX 42.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), deepening efforts to expand digital and internet connectivity to underserved communities across the country.
The contribution, equivalent to 2% of the telecom operator’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending December 31, 2025, was made in compliance with the Communications Act and the terms of the company’s national telecommunications license.
The latest remittance marks a significant increase from the more than UGX 37.9 billion that the company contributed to the fund last year, underscoring rising revenues and growing investment into Uganda’s digital inclusion agenda.
Speaking during the official handover ceremony, Airtel Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu said that the telecom operator remains committed to working closely with the Uganda Communications Commission to bridge the country’s digital divide and accelerate inclusive economic growth through wider access to communication services.
The executive noted that access to reliable internet and telecommunications infrastructure is increasingly becoming essential for education, healthcare delivery, financial inclusion and business growth, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
UCUSAF, a fund created and managed by the Uganda Communications Commission, finances projects aimed at extending communication and internet access to unserved and underserved communities across Uganda.
The fund supports the rollout of ICT infrastructure, digital literacy programs and connectivity initiatives targeting schools, health centers and remote districts.
In a statement, UCC said Airtel Uganda had officially handed over the statutory contribution to support ongoing national efforts to improve access to affordable communication services.
Uganda’s telecom sector has in recent years emerged as a key driver of the country’s digital transformation agenda, with operators increasing investments in broadband infrastructure and mobile financial services as demand for internet access continues to rise.