Airtel Uganda, one of Uganda’s leading telecommunications companies, has contributed UGX 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF).
This reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding digital access across the country and indirectly bridging the digital divide.
This contribution represents 2% of the company’s gross annual revenue.
“WE ARE NOT JUST BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, WE ARE BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES”
After making this contribution, Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, explained the company’s vision:
“This contribution is not just about fulfilling a license obligation. It is a deliberate and strategic investment in Uganda’s digital future, a future where every Ugandan, regardless of their geographic location, has access to fast, reliable, and affordable communication services.”
“Together with UCC, we are not just building infrastructure, we are building opportunities. Opportunity for a student to learn, for a farmer to access market prices, and for a small business to grow. That’s what this partnership is about: creating impact at the grassroots level.”
THE PURPOSE OF UCUSAF
The Universal Service and Access Fund (UCC-UCUSAF) is a government-backed initiative designed to support the development of communication services in underserved and unserved areas.
The funds are used to provide broadband and voice coverage to rural areas, facilitate ICT access in schools and health centers, and promote nationwide digital inclusion.