1/2 , In 2009, the Seacom Submarine Cable system was extended to Uganda from Mombasa and we saw the price of wholesale internet drop from $6,000 per Mbps to $600 in one go, it has since dropped to about $3 per Mbps.
Byaruhanga James ⚓️
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Byaruhanga James ⚓️
@byaruhj
Internet Evangelist | Pirate | Hospitality Enthusiast | Foodie | Aspiring Farmer | Mukiga
Kampala, Uganda
Joined December 2012
- After 32 Years, I went back to my primary school Kigezi High School Primary (Which Celebrates 100 years this year) for an Impromptu visit, Met one of my uncles who also was my teacher. What a nostalgic feeling I got, it felt like just yesterday!
- Back on the Saddle after a brief break! Ready to push.. push .. push
- Today Mark's 5 Years in current position as General Manager for Raxio Uganda. It has been a journey of patience, education and pride to be associated with this project. I can't wait to look back 5 Years from now on what role we have played in the digital transformation of Uganda
- Kisoro has 2 big lakes Lake Mutanda and Lake Mulehe, they are connected by Mucha River. On its banks, there is an absolute GEM! Mucha Hotel! This my home away from home, 100% I have slept there 5 times in less than a year. Its placed near the mountains, lakes and bwindi.
- Walking the Tunnels of Karuma Dam! Mind Blowing... We need to make more noise about these projects as a country.
- 3 Days to Go! Follow the Launch of Raxio Data Centre UG-1!
00:00 - This morning i realised, It's almost 2 Years since I last stepped on a plane, infact even a runway. Its amazing how time can simply run away from us. Airlines should start allowing people to just sit in the plane and listen to the captain then get off.
- All set to build new partnerships, reconnect with old friends and plan for our continents digital future. The confluence of Connectivity, Cloud and Data Centres is now a realistic achievement in our region. What a time to be an influencer and collaborator in this conversation
- Preparing to speak "Uglish" on a panel about 5G and Emerging Future technologies at India-Africa ICT Expo 2025 organised by @NewTepc
- The C.E.O Pegasus Techologies, Ronnie Azairwe @AzRonn Visited us at Raxio Data Centre today. My class mate in Bsc Computer science 20 Years ago making the biggest strides in fintech industry in Uganda.Keep up the great work bro i look forward to a bigger collaboration at Raxio.
- The Uganda Silverbacks literally woke up, went to Afrobasket and finished 6th, without camp or even dimes. I take my hat off for the players & the management team who literally gave us a glimpse of what can be. You are our Champions!
