The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has a new champion at the helm, with renowned businessman Aga Sekalala Jr. taking over as Chairman of the Board. Sekalala’s appointment is set to transform the association and Uganda’s manufacturing landscape. A seasoned entrepreneur…
In a significant move to promote financial inclusion and drive Uganda towards a cashless economy, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with Pesapal Uganda. This groundbreaking partnership aims to improve payment solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and create a stronger financial…
The facility will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates engaged in the import sector The African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOAT) have signed a $7.5 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility to boost…
Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank, has called on African leaders to tap into domestic resources to drive economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign loans. She says this approach can help unlock affordable financing, catalyze public…
President Yoweri Museveni’s new ban on the exportation of raw materials aims to encourage value addition in Uganda, potentially transforming the agricultural sector. President Museveni issued the Monday April 7, 2025, via the official State House X(Twitter) handle @StateHouseUg with…
In a significant move to enhance digital banking and expand financial access, Ecobank Uganda has entered a strategic partnership with Interswitch Uganda, a leading digital payments and commerce company. This collaboration aims to revolutionize banking convenience, security, and accessibility for individuals and businesses…
In a bid to boost tax compliance and drive economic growth, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has turned to religious leaders for support. The URA today held a high-level dialogue with the Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), during which…
As the world edges closer to climate tipping points, Nairobi this week becomes the heartbeat of agricultural innovation and planetary survival. At the inaugural CGIAR Science Week, global science minds are converging with Africa’s leading development voices and East Africa…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has made a strategic appointment with the hiring of Josephine Njoroge as the new Director of Finance and Strategy. This move is aimed at boosting the company’s revenue and positioning UBL as a market leader in…
In an era where personalized services and exclusivity are becoming the norm, Safaricom PLC has once again raised the bar with the launch of Emerald, a platform designed specifically for their most loyal and high-value customers. But this isn’t just…
Flavia Tumusiime, one of Uganda’s most celebrated media personalities, has made a dynamic return to the Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda. In a move that has sparked excitement and intrigue across the broadcasting industry, Flavia has been appointed Head of…
A Parliamentary Leader with the Mindset of a Reformer This week, Publicist East Africa is proud to spotlight Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, as our Captain of Industry, a bold and articulate leader…
The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency Busan Technopark have launched an innovative drone-driven initiative…
Where Academia Meets Action in Development Finance This week, Publicist East Africa proudly spotlights Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), as our Captain of Industry a leader whose work sits at the powerful intersection of…
In a bold move that signals both continuity and a strategic shift, Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as its new Board Chairman a decision that industry insiders say could catalyze significant change in Uganda’s banking and financial services…