Empowering Uganda’s youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements …
Read More »Roke Telkom elevates internet connectivity, launches Fibre to Home and Enterprise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom, a homegrown provider of innovative telecommunications solutions, has launched a Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and Fibre to the Enterprise (FTTE) services campaign, taking internet connectivity for homes, businesses, and organizations to a new level. Dubbed “Live The Roke Life”, this …
Read More »Roke Telkom, GX Group partner to enhance Uganda’s internet experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecommunications company Roke Telkom and GX India, a globally renowned networks solutions firm in India, have announced a partnership that will revolutionize internet usage in Uganda, by bringing affordable Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) products to Uganda, further enhancing the internet experience of customers. The …
Read More »Roke Telkom unveils new repackaged services for its customers
Kampala, Uganda | Khisa Isaac | Roke Telkom has unveiled the new repackaged internet services for its Roke Plus customers. The announcement follows the need to not only provide reliable internet but improved bandwidth at affordable prices. The new Roke Plus packages have been upgraded with bigger internet bundles and …
Read More »Roke Telkom to develop COVID-19 tracking software
The prototype will demonstrate how to digitally manage, monitor, track, and trace infected people | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Roke Telkom, has been awarded a grant worth Shs100 million under Phase 3 of the National Support Initiatives Program. The grant from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance …
Read More »Roke Telkom awarded Shs 100 million grant for COVID-19 tracker software
Cogniware Insights systems software will digitally manage, monitor, track, and trace infected people Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom, a fully licensed Ugandan-based telecommunications company has been awarded a grant worth Shs 100 million under Phase 3 of the National Support Initiatives Program. The grant from the Ministry of ICT …
Read More »Roke Telkom concludes charity drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telkom, a Ugandan-owned telecommunications company has concluded its annual corporate social responsibility initiative dubbed Roke Gives Back, with donations of welfare items and learning equipment worth Shs 33m in five districts across the country. At the start of October, the internet company launched its …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Low infrastructure hampering internet usage
What key areas does your work portfolio focus on? When the Telecom duopoly was de-regularised in 2006, we were the first company to get a licence. We started the business as wholesalers of voice and data under the capacity re-sell licence. We spent the first three years doing only that. …
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