By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
KAMPALA
Uganda’s digital economy is growing rapidly, but experts warn that without strong and sustainable digital infrastructure, this growth could falter.
Caroline Kamaitha, General Manager at Raxio Data Centre Uganda says businesses and government should prioritize investment in robust digital systems to maintain competitiveness in fast-evolving global landscape.
Speaking at the launch of Uganda’s Data Centre Landscape 2025 Report, Kamaitha stressed the urgent need for infrastructure that is not only efficient but also compliant with international standards and resilient enough to support future demands.
“Uganda’s digital economy is gaining pace. What it now needs is robust, compliant and sustainable infrastructure to support growth,”said Kamaitha. “Forward-looking, businesses must embrace cloud, AI, and colocation services to remain competitive and ready for the future.”
The Data Centre Landscape Report 2025 provides a detailed outlook on digital transformation trends across the continent, with a special focus on the rapidly evolving digital economy of Uganda. The report highlights four core drivers of transformation as the upsurge in cloud adoption, rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI), stricter data sovereignty and compliance frameworks, and the growing relevance of sustainability in infrastructure development.
According to Kamaitha, data centres significantly contribute to digital resilience and economic agenda. She says a robust, secure and sustainable infrastructure are potential to supporting Africa’s digital ambitions.
“Data centres are not only powering businesses but also advancing public services, financial services, education and health,” she said.
The Uganda Communications Commission report shows that cloud computing in Uganda has grown by 30 percent in just three years, and it is projected to grow between 2025 and 2030. According to the communications regulator, this growth is driven by Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs), efficiency and compliance.
However, experts have emphasized the urgent need for environmentally friendly green data solutions to address the critical challenges of climate change.
“From our operations at Raxio to industry wide initiatives, our goal is to create infrastructure that’s not only reliable but also environmentally conscious, scalable and inclusive,” Kamaitha said.
Additionally, Daniel Birungi, Vice President Technical Operations at Raxio Data Centre stated that NEMA conducts regular audits at the facility to ensure compliance with environmentald standards. He noted the centre utilizes advanced technology to measure carbon emissions, and these findings are reported to NEMA, demonstrating the facility’s effective environmental performance.
Experts also raised concerns about cyber security threats that jeorpadize data infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need to enhance cyber security resilience.
