Ambassador Ayebare joins Uganda's cabinet

Starlink nears launch in Uganda amid strategic talks

The entry of Elon Musk’s Starlink into Uganda has received a boost after President Yoweri Museveni shared that he had a productive meeting with representatives of the satellite internet provider. Starlink has been looking to launch in the East African country for a while. While sharing the update on Tuesday, he expressed that SpaceX Starlink is welcome in the county and its low-cost service would be a plus to serving its population. “I appreciat…

Ambassador Ayebare joins Uganda's cabinet

Ambassador Ayebare Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. He was sworn in yesterday by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. “Thank you, your excellency for the trust in me over the years with strategic diplomatic assignments both bilateral and multilateral. I look forward to diligently serving as an Ex-…

Museveni gives greenlight to Elon Musk's Starlink internet launch in Uganda – CEO East Africa

President Museveni has endorsed the entry of Starlink satellite internet in Uganda after meeting with Elon Musk’s Starlink representatives including, Ben MacWilliams, the Global Licensing & Activation Manager and Brandi… This Is Premium Content. Subscribe And Save On Unlimited Access With Our Best Offers! Subscribe Log In The post Museveni gives greenlight to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet launch in Uganda appeared first on CEO East Africa.

Museveni appoints Adonia Ayebare to cabinet

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. Ayebare took the oath of office on Monday, April 28, in a ceremony officiated by Vice President Jessica Alupo. Ayebare, born on October 18, 1966, has had a distinguished career in both diplomacy and communications. He has served as Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the UN since Mar…

Museveni approves Elon Musk's satellite internet, Starlink

President Yoweri Museveni held a high-level meeting with representatives of Starlink, the satellite internet division of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, at Nakasero State House yesterday to discuss plans to deploy low-cost, high-speed internet services across Uganda, particularly in remote and underserved regions, as part of the government’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation and economic inclusion. The meeting, facilitated by Uganda’s Am…

Museveni welcomes  Elon Musk’s Starlink to Uganda, promises low-cost internet in remote areas

President Museveni announces a “productive meeting” with Starlink representatives, signaling the imminent launch of low-cost internet services in hard-to-reach areas of Uganda. NAKASERO, KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni announced Tuesday he held a “productive meeting” with representatives from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, signaling the company’s imminent entry into the Ugandan market. “Yesterday in Nakasero, I had a produ…