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Airtel Uganda Launches AI-Powered Anti-Spam Service to Combat Digital Scams

Airtel Uganda has rolled out a new AI-based Spam Alert Service, marking a regional first in efforts to combat telecom fraud and enhance user security.

Musasi Isaac Christopher
Last updated: 30th April 2025 6:10 pm
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Airtel Uganda has today taken a bold stride in the battle against digital fraud, becoming the first telecom operator in East Africa to roll out AI-powered spam protection at the network level.

The newly unveiled Spam Alert Service – launched in Kampala – is a game-changing innovation offering Airtel customers automatic, cost-free protection from fraudulent messages, without the need for apps or sign-ups.

It’s fast, too. The AI engine scans over 1.5 billion messages in just two milliseconds, using more than 250 parameters to detect suspicious SMS content. Suspected messages are flagged with a clear “SPAM ALERT” label before they can cause damage.

And Airtel’s not stopping at just message filtering.

The service adds a second layer of defence by identifying malicious web links embedded in texts. These are checked against a constantly updated blacklist of dangerous URLs, giving users a heads-up before clicking something they might regret.

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At the centre of it all is AI – but AI trained for Uganda’s digital battlefield.

Whether it’s fake job offers, mobile money scams, or bogus messages claiming to be from government offices, the system’s local training gives it an edge in recognising fraud where it hits hardest. The more spam users report, the smarter it gets.

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Speaking at the launch, Soumendra Sahu, Managing Director of Airtel Uganda, called the service a milestone in customer protection.

“Innovation should serve a real purpose,” he said. “This AI-powered service is a safety net for our customers and the wider ecosystem. We’re not just connecting Ugandans — we’re protecting them.”

Government officials were quick to applaud the move.

Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, praised Airtel Uganda for stepping up in the fight against online fraud.

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“This is exactly the kind of innovation we hoped for when developing policies aimed at tackling online fraud,” Baryomunsi said. “The government is fully committed to supporting private sector initiatives that prioritise both innovation and public safety.”

The Uganda Communications Commission also weighed in, with Executive Director Nyombi Thembo highlighting the importance of telecoms stepping up to protect consumers.

“Scam follows spam,” he said, welcoming the AI-driven approach as a smart response to an increasingly complex digital threat landscape.

”Our mandate includes safeguarding of critical assets, consumers, and the public from the different forms of communications-related harm.”

”We appreciate the dynamic nature of ICTs, and we are happy to see Airtel Uganda take the leap in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve a real sector problem.”

Uganda is the first market in Airtel Africa’s East African portfolio to benefit from the service, with plans in motion for a wider continental rollout.

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