The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has issued an urgent public health warning, confirming that Prostate Cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Uganda and remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This escalating crisis demands immediate…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has moved to dispel persistent confusion regarding the oversight of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (SACCOs), firmly stating that it retains full supervisory authority over large SACCOs as mandated by law. According to Mr. David…
A new chapter for Uganda’s industrial and pharmaceutical landscape began in Busoga this week as H.E. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the US$50 million (Shs182 billion) DEI BioPharma Starch Processing Factory in Busambu–Namasagali. This facility is the first phase of a…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
Uganda has launched a major economic diplomacy push in the Middle East, showcasing the “Naturally Uganda, Naturally Organic” brand at the prestigious Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai. This initiative, driven by the Uganda Mission in the United Arab Emirates…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been recognised for its deep commitment to sustainable business practices, winning the prestigious ESG Excellence Award at the Uganda Bankers Awards Gala. The accolade, presented by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services, the Uganda…
Uganda has taken center stage in shaping Africa’s mineral future by hosting the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS). At the strategic three-day gathering held at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, in Kampala,…
The GROW Project Uganda achieved a landmark victory for gender equality and economic transformation with the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code at a function held in Kampala on Wednesday, 19, 2025. This pioneering initiative, supported by the…
There is a popular saying in governance circles that “Executive Directors bury the bodies, and Non-Executive Directors must find them.” The statement is tongue-in-cheek, but it captures one of the most delicate realities of Board life: the tension between those…
Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest commercial bank, this week launched a major 18-month-long brand campaign titled “Keep Growing.” This initiative represents a significant commitment to national development, aligning the bank’s operational strategy with its critical Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) Agenda.…
Uganda’s ambitious goal of achieving 10-fold economic growth over the next decade, anchored in industrialisation and digital transformation, faces a severe roadblock: a massive disconnect between existing mobile infrastructure and actual usage. The recently launched GSMA Uganda Digital Economy Report,…
Uganda Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, under the leadership of Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive, is facing a severe crisis of confidence following a recent baggage debacle and escalating revelations of profound systemic operational failures and governance gaps. Critics, among…
In a decisive move signalling a commitment to continental integration, Rwanda has officially implemented visa-free entry for all African citizens. Announced by President Paul Kagame, this landmark policy dismantles long-standing travel barriers and is being hailed as a transformational catalyst…
Uganda successfully concluded a highly productive series of bilateral air services negotiations at the 17th International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event. The outcomes, including agreements with nations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas,…
Africa’s journey in battling devastating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria has been a story of resilience and hard-won progress. Yet, this progress is constantly threatened by a systemic issue that hampers access to life-saving medicines and stifles local industry: regulatory…