Museveni Welcomes Elon Musk’s Starlink to Uganda in Push for Low-Cost Internet
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given a warm welcome to Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This follows his meeting with company representatives at State Lodge, Nakasero, on Monday, April 28, 2025. The discussions, facilitated by Ambassador Adonia Ayebare and U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp, focused on expanding affordable internet access…
Uganda in Advanced Stages of Developing New satellite
Uganda is in the advanced stages of developing another satellite, Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation has revealed. This follows last year’s historic launch of Uganda’s first-ever satellite, PearlAfricaSat-1. The project was spearheaded by three young Ugandan engineers: Edgar Mujuni, Bonny Omara, and Derrick Tebusweke in line with the nation’s dreams…
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Uganda to Host Africa Nuclear Business Platform Next Week
Nuclear Energy experts are expected in Kampala next week as more countries in Africa plan to develop nuclear power plants. The Africa Nuclear Business Platform (AFNBP) hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development will provide a platform for players in nuclear energy to discuss the financing and viability of nuclear power plants to…
Trump reinstated on Twitter after 2-year ban
Former U.S President, Donald Trump is back on Twitter after suspension that has lasted 24 months. Billionaire Elon Musk had held a poll asking whether the former president’s account should be restored. Twitter on Sunday reinstated former United States President Donald Trump’s account, 24 months after it was permanently banned. Trump was reinstated after its…
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Uganda’s satellite successfully launched
Monday 7th November at exactly 1333hrs East African time, Uganda’s first-ever satellite surveillance system blasted off into space from the NASA station at Wallop Island, Virginia, USA. The satellite dubbed Pearl Africa Sat-1, has been built by three Ugandan engineers, Bonny Omara 35, Edgar Mujuni, 30, and Derrick Tebusweke 29 with help from the Japanese…
Twitter to charge $20 per month for verification
Twitter is planning to charge users $19.99 per month for verified accounts – Twitter Blue subscription. According to The Verge report, verified users would have 90 days to subscribe or lose their verified badge. After acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk has been dropping hints about revamping the platform. His latest tweet revealed that Twitter’s use verification…
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