Uganda has officially granted an operational licence to Starlink, clearing the path for the company to begin formal service delivery in the East African country.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the development in a post on X, confirming he had personally witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Starlink.
“I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink, marking an important step towards the commencement of their operations in Uganda,” President Museveni stated.
Uganda’s licensing of Starlink forms part of the company’s rapid and continued expansion across the African continent, marking its 28th African market. SpaceX’s satellite internet service is already active in 27 African countries, half the continent.
The formal entry into Uganda, on fully compliant and regulated terms, adds another significant market to Starlink’s growing African presence and signals a broader shift towards structured regulatory engagement as the company deepens its roots across the region.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/05/16/uganda-grants-starlink-an-operational-licence/