Part 2: What Emerging Development Finance Models Reveal If industrialisation is Uganda’s declared ambition, then the structure of its capital will determine whether that ambition materialises at scale. Development finance is no longer simply about lending; it is about instrument…
The appointment of Joshua Oigara as the new Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Holdings Plc, effective March 1, 2026, is more than a standard executive transition. It is a strategic ‘double-down’ by the Standard Bank Group on the East African…
The battle lines for the future of African finance are being redrawn. In a move that has sent ripples through the continent’s financial corridors, Absa Group has appointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the former Managing Director of M-Pesa Africa, to head its…
Part 1: The Institutions Shaping Uganda’s Industrial Future Uganda’s industrial ambition is no longer rhetorical. As the nation transitions into the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) cycle, the vision of a transformed society is crystallising. Agro-processing zones are expanding, oil-linked…
The landscape of Uganda’s fintech sector is set for a significant shift as Richard Yego, the Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, prepares to step down on February 28, 2026. After a transformative four-year tenure that began in…
In a significant move for South Africa’s higher education landscape, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has announced the appointment of Thebe Ikalafeng as its new Chancellor, effective January 16, 2026. The five-year appointment, confirmed by the University Council, marks a historic…
The appointment of Girma Wake, the legendary former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as the interim head of Uganda Airlines in early 2026 is being hailed by many Ugandans as a ‘rescue mission’ for the national carrier. However, the 82-year-old aviation…
In the competitive and fast-paced economy of East Africa, reputation is the most valuable currency. In Uganda, a select group of visionary leaders, the ‘PR Gurus’, are the master architects behind this currency. From managing the images of multi-billion shilling…
East Africa is industrialising. Governments across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are accelerating agro-processing, expanding manufacturing zones, investing in power generation and pushing value addition. But beneath the policy speeches and factory announcements lies a deeper question: What materials will…
Uganda Airlines’ recent operational disruptions have reignited public debate about fleet decisions, leadership choices, and the commercial sustainability of the national carrier. Much of the commentary has understandably focused on management within the airline itself, with the Chief Executive Officer…
FINCA Uganda has officially launched a Shs100 million relief initiative to support traders in downtown Kampala whose businesses were devastated by the severe flash floods of October and November 2025. The initiative, announced during a press conference at the Fairway…
The successful conclusion of Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 on January 10th marks a defining moment in the long-standing alliance between cultural heritage and corporate innovation. Under the visionary leadership of Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, and with…
In the traditional corporate hierarchy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is often the face of the brand, but the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the engine. As Uganda moves into 2026, a transformative shift has occurred: the most critical ‘engines’…
In a significant turn of events for Uganda’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing impasse between the government and Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, appears to be nearing a resolution. This development marks a dramatic shift from late 2025, when we…
Stewarding an Institution’s Memory: TDB Group at 40 In development finance, institutions are judged not only by the capital they deploy, but by the clarity with which they document reform, governance, and impact over time. Few moments reveal this more…