James Byaruhanga

General Manager, Uganda at Raxio Data Centre

James has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, having served as a manager for several leading telecom companies and internet service providers. He oversees the daily business and commercial operations of Raxio Uganda, and works closely with customers to ensure a high quality of service.

James carries a wealth of expertise and knowledge about Uganda’s market dynamics, as well as an extensive network of enterprise and telco connections.

James previously held a variety of positions including Principal, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Roke Telkom, a leading edge alternative internet service provider. He was responsible for the company’s technical infrastructure and planning for Roke’s operations both in Uganda and in neighbouring countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Prior to Roke, James spent 5 years at MTN Uganda in various technical consulting roles, and 3 years at Africa Online in Uganda and Ghana.

Timeline

  • General Manager, Uganda

    Current role