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Mobile money has changed the financial landscape in the country since its introduction in 2009 and is as well approving a reality of a cashless society. (Photo : Next Billion)

Mobile money has changed the financial landscape in the country since its introduction in 2009 and is as well approving a reality of a cashless society. (Photo : Next Billion)

UCC Q3 Report: Mobile Money Drives Transactions Higher Even as Telecom Revenue Dips

byNathan Ernest Olupot

December 5, 2025

Africa leads global mobile money adoption. Photo by | Global Press Journal. - (Prudence Phiri, GPJ Zambia)

Africa leads global mobile money adoption. Photo by | Global Press Journal. - (Prudence Phiri, GPJ Zambia)

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Blockchain and Mobile Money Shaping Africa’s Digital Economy

May 26, 2025

Japhet Aritho, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited. PHOTO: Airtel Uganda/via X

Japhet Aritho, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited. PHOTO: Airtel Uganda/via X

Sasai Money Transfer, Airtel Money Uganda Partner to Offer Free Remittances

September 2, 2024

Safaricom: A customer pictured at an M-PESA stall. PHOTO: Philip Mostert

Safaricom: A customer pictured at an M-PESA stall. PHOTO: Philip Mostert

GSMA Re-certifies’ Safaricom’s M-PESA

August 19, 2024

Eversend offices in Kampala, Uganda. COURTESY PHOTO/FILE PHOTO

Eversend offices in Kampala, Uganda. COURTESY PHOTO/FILE PHOTO

Eversend Introduces Money Transfers From Europe to Africa

byNathan Ernest Olupot

October 26, 2023

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited, Managing Director, Richard Yego.

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited, Managing Director, Richard Yego.

MTN Mobile Money Interest Payout Reaches UGX20.7 Billion

April 25, 2023

Mobile money accounts stood at 16.6 million accounts in December 2019, up from 15.6 million in September 2019. Photo by | Global Press Journal. - (Prudence Phiri, GPJ Zambia)

Mobile money accounts stood at 16.6 million accounts in December 2019, up from 15.6 million in September 2019. Photo by | Global Press Journal. - (Prudence Phiri, GPJ Zambia)

OP-ED: Mobile Money Taxation Could Hamper Financial Inclusion Gains in Africa

April 4, 2023

Pictured is a successful payment made via a smartphone. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured is a successful payment made via a smartphone. COURTESY PHOTO

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OPED: Why Can’t We Have a Unified Payment Aggregation Service

February 20, 2023

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited, Managing Director, Richard Yego.

MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited, Managing Director, Richard Yego.

MTN Mobile Money Intensifies The Fight Against Mobile Money Fraud

October 12, 2022

Mr. Japhet Aritho (C), Managing Director at AMCUL, David Birungi (L) PR Manager at Airtel Uganda, and Andrew Rugamba, Head of Ecosystems at AMCUL (R) during the announcement of the Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited payment of UGX3.4bn in first Interest payment to Airtel Money Customers.

Mr. Japhet Aritho (C), Managing Director at AMCUL, David Birungi (L) PR Manager at Airtel Uganda, and Andrew Rugamba, Head of Ecosystems at AMCUL (R) during the announcement of the Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited payment of UGX3.4bn in first Interest payment to Airtel Money Customers.

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) Pays out UGX3.4bn in first Interest payment to Airtel Money Customers.

July 27, 2022