East Africa Cluster · Uganda · UGX Pricing · MTN Mobile Money Accepted
Managed Databases in Uganda
Fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the East Africa cluster. Automated backups, failover, no DBA required. From $15/mo.
Database hosting built for Ugandan developers and businesses
Megabit Cloud managed databases run from the East Africa cluster, serving Ugandan developers with low regional latency. PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis are provisioned, patched, backed up, and monitored for you, no database administrator required.
Ideal for Ugandan startups, fintechs, SaaS products, and enterprise apps that need production-grade databases without the operational overhead. Automated daily backups, point-in-time recovery, and read replicas are available on all plans.
Who uses Managed Databases in Uganda?
Ugandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Mobile money & fintech backends
Uganda's mobile money platforms (MTN MoMo, Airtel Money) process millions of daily transactions. Fintech companies building savings, credit, and insurance products on top of these rails need managed PostgreSQL or MySQL in East Africa for low-latency, PDPA-compliant data storage.
SACCO & microfinance systems
Uganda's 2,000+ SACCOs manage member loan and savings databases. Digital SACCO platforms, including those built on SACCO management software like Mambu, need managed databases with automated backups and East Africa residency for regulatory alignment.
Health information systems
Uganda Ministry of Health and its implementing partners (PEPFAR, GAVI grantees) run OpenMRS, DHIS2, and other health information systems that require managed databases with point-in-time recovery. Patient data must stay in-country under the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act.
Logistics & supply chain
Uganda's position as a landlocked country with East Africa's largest port (Entebbe), combined with being a transit hub for DRC and South Sudan cargo, creates demand for managed databases behind logistics tracking platforms and cross-border trade management systems.
Why host in Uganda vs. offshore?
How regional East Africa providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Regional EA hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Uganda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | East Africa cluster |
| Uganda Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Varies by provider terms | ⚠ Offshore transfers require extra steps | ✓ Data stays in East Africa |
| Latency within Uganda | 10–60 ms | 120–300 ms | < 20 ms (EA cluster) |
| UGX billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ✗ Often limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| UIXP peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Which database engines are available for Uganda?
Megabit Cloud offers managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis from the East Africa cluster. These cover relational and in-memory caching use cases.
Are database backups included?
Yes. All managed database plans include automated daily backups. Point-in-time recovery is available, allowing you to restore to any point within the backup retention window.
Can I connect my cloud server to a managed database on the private network?
Yes. Megabit Cloud Servers and managed databases in the same cluster can communicate over a private network, avoiding public internet transit and improving security and latency.
Can I pay with MTN Mobile Money for managed databases?
Yes. All Megabit Cloud services in Uganda can be billed in UGX and paid via MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money.
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Ready to get started?
East Africa cluster. UGX billing. MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money accepted.