President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed the entry of Starlink into Uganda, following a productive meeting with company representatives at State House, Nakasero.
In a statement shared on his official social media account, President Museveni revealed that he met with Starlink officials Ben MacWilliams and Brandi Oliver, a meeting facilitated by Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, and U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp.
“I appreciate their commitment to providing low-cost internet in hard-to-reach areas and establishing a presence in Uganda. They are welcome,” President Museveni said.
Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by Elon Musk‘s SpaceX, aims to deliver high-speed broadband internet globally, particularly in remote and underserved regions. The company, which is active in 21 African countries and over 120 countries worldwide, has applied for a licence to operate in Uganda.
The company’s expansion into Uganda is seen as a major step towards bridging the digital divide, especially in rural areas where internet access remains limited.
The move aligns with Uganda’s broader goals under its Digital Transformation Programme, which seeks to enhance connectivity, boost innovation, and support socio-economic development across the country.
The discussions reportedly focused on Starlink’s plans to offer affordable internet services, infrastructure development, and collaboration with local partners to support Uganda’s digital economy.
Starlink’s entry into the Ugandan market follows similar expansions across Africa, where the demand for reliable internet access continues to grow rapidly.