Technology 12 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Centenary Group to Launch Uganda's Inaugural Tier III Data Centre in Masaka
Centenary Group is preparing to open Uganda's first Tier III data centre in Masaka this July, promising 99.982% uptime to bolster the nation's digital economy under NDP IV. The open-access facility will support banks, telecoms, and government while keeping data sovereign within Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/first-tier-iii-data-centre-set-to-open-in-masaka-5389478
Uganda is on the cusp of a major ICT milestone with the upcoming launch of its first Tier III data centre in Masaka by the Centenary Group. Scheduled for July, this facility guarantees 99.982% uptime, limiting annual downtime to just 1.6 hours through robust infrastructure including multiple power sources, N+1 redundant cooling, and diverse network connections.
Prof. John Ddumba-Ssentamu, Executive Chairman of Centenary Group, emphasized its role in advancing the government’s Digital Transformation Roadmap, Vision 2040, and NDP IV. “This data centre is key to enhancing Uganda’s ICT infrastructure and boosting GDP growth,” he stated during a recent site inspection.
Designed for open-access connectivity, the centre will allow all internet service providers to utilize it, initially serving Centenary Bank’s over three million customers across 134 districts. It extends to banks, telecoms, government agencies, and enterprises needing reliable, locally hosted data.
Cente-Tech’s CTO, Mr. Peter Kahiigi, highlighted the adherence to Tier III standards and integration of green technology, achieving 40% lower power use via solar and efficient cooling—setting regional benchmarks.
Key features include multiple power backups, fault-tolerant cooling, diverse networks, and eco-friendly systems. The facility will curb data exports to foreign hubs like Nairobi, Johannesburg, or Dubai, ensuring sensitive information stays under Ugandan jurisdiction.
Dr. Grace Ssekakubo, CEO of Centenary Technology Services, noted its support for telecoms’ Internet Points of Presence and national projects like the East African Oil Pipeline, fostering competition, better services, and lower costs.
Civil works and installations are complete, with officials touring the site on March 11, 2026, affirming readiness for equitable digital transformation.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)