Smile Uganda

Smile Uganda is a telecommunications company providing services in Uganda. Established in 2009, the company forms part of the Smile Telecoms Holdings group, which was founded by Irene Charnley and Mohammed Wajih Sharbatly. The ownership of Smile Uganda is shared between its parent company, Smile Telecoms Holdings, and the PIC (Public Investment Corporation), a South African state-owned entity that holds a significant stake. Smile Telecoms Holdings, the parent company, is based in Mauritius and operates in several African countries. However, its Ugandan subsidiary, Smile Uganda, operates independently within the Ugandan market.