The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit (UDFS25) opened this week at the Speke Convention Centre in Kampala with a mix of celebration, critique, and bold ambition. President Yoweri Museveni, in his trademark bluntness, praised the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) for…
In a country where approximately 80% of the adult population lacks a formal bank account, MTN South Sudan is taking a bold step to bridge the gap of financial exclusion. In collaboration with MTN Fintech, the company has launched its…
East Africa’s aviation sector is poised for a significant transformation, driven by a new standard of regulatory excellence. A three-day workshop held at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, starting September 1-3rd, 2025, brought together key regional and international partners, including the…
Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu as Chief Executive Director, has delivered a stellar performance, posting a 28.7% jump in Profit After Tax (PAT) for the first half of 2025. The company’s impressive financial results, with profits reaching…
Uganda’s economic transformation is being built not in boardrooms, but in high school science labs and innovation hubs. The 10th anniversary of the Stanbic National Schools Championship grand finale held today in Kampala showcased a new generation of young innovators…
As Uganda’s banking sector navigates a new era of regulatory reform and technological advancement, Centenary Bank, under the leadership of Fabian Kasi as Managing Director, is emerging not just as a compliant institution but as a central engine for the…
M-Pesa, Tanzania’s dominant mobile money platform, is making a strategic move to fortify its market leadership. By appointing a new board with a wealth of experience in governance, investment, and transformation, the company is signalling its intent to not only…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is taking a strategic and pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. During the 2025 Electricity Dialogue held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the UMA Showground in Kampala, UEDCL Managing Director…
Kenya’s export earnings to the United States are on a strong upward trajectory, signalling robust demand for its products despite a challenging global trade environment. According to data from the US Census, Kenyan traders sold goods worth Shs52.59 billion in…
The tourism sector in Uganda is experiencing a paradigm shift, moving beyond traditional wildlife safaris to embrace sports tourism as a new frontier for economic growth. A high-level engagement on Wednesday at State House, Entebbe, between key tourism stakeholders and…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is set for a major transformation through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom. At the inaugural UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum held in Kampala on Wednesday, government officials, businesses, and development partners from both…
While both Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways have faced significant financial and operational challenges, a stark contrast in their strategies reveals why one appears to be on a path to recovery while the other is still struggling. Kenya Airways (KQ)…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), which is headed by Dr. Patricia Ojangole as Managing Director, has for decades been a cornerstone of the Ugandan government’s economic development agenda, but questions remain about its effectiveness in addressing key national bottlenecks. Ojangole,…
Uganda’s tourism sector is at a pivotal moment, with a renewed spirit of collaboration and a clear roadmap for growth. In a recent meeting at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) affirmed that…
Africa is grappling with a looming plastic disaster, but a solution may lie in an old idea with a new twist: the widespread adoption of returnable, refillable packaging. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is leading the charge with the expansion…