The government is determined to continue with the electronic system of agricultural input purchases. The e-Voucher system launched in 2019 was developed by United Bank for Africa and used as a purchase and payment system to boost the Agriculture Cluster…
The National Social Security Fund has paid out Ushs78.8 billion to 4,417 eligible members to date, UGX 20.8 billion above its weekly target of UGX 50 billion. Speaking to media at a press briefing held today at Workers House, the…
Developed in partnership with The Humane League, the first-of-its-kind commitment goes beyond what legislation prescribes and contributes to further improvements in farming conditions in the region. Under the new Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Policy, Majid Al Futtaim will promote…
One of the biggest recent surprises in the African logistics sector over the past few months has been Bolloré’s decision to pull out of the industry. The French conglomerate has been a major player over many decades, with operations ranging…
Uganda Airlines has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of…
E-commerce firm, Jumia has officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale. Executives said yesterday (March 21) in Kampala that the sale activity will run from March 21 to April 3rd themed “Upgrade your tech today”. This year’s Jumia…
The Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of Uganda has urged entities charged with overseeing the oil and gas operations in the country to widely publicise the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) that she officially launched today. The…
MTN Uganda’s youth dedicated platform, MTN Pulse, on Friday awarded scholarships to 10 youths following a partnership between Victoria University and MTN Uganda, with a vision of supporting teens to attain further education for a prosperous future. The 10 winners of the…
Ugandan Apple Products’ dealers Sagebuyers have announced a partnership with Lipa Later, Kenyan tech-led consumer credit platform to enable their clients receive iPhones and other Apple products available at the Sage Buyers store on credit. The new arrangement that targets…
Kenya-based agritech Apollo Agriculture, which helps farmers access high-quality farm inputs, financing and markets, plans to double the number of farmers it is serving by the end 2022 and to introduce other products that deliver more value per acre of land.…
The International Monetary Fund-IMF, has given Uganda a clean bill of health regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the funds and the economy as a whole. For this, the Fund’s board has allowed for the immediate release of 127…
The social media hashtag #OneStepCloser that has been gaining popularity in recent weeks can now be firmly linked to Stanbic Bank Uganda, as the lender’s new brand campaign aimed at rallying Ugandans to pursue their dreams and rebuild their businesses…
Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses on national and global scale. Governments in many developing countries introduced severe containment measures, involving restrictions on economic activity and mobility, to curb the spread of COVID-19. In Uganda, public transport…
Bancassurance contributed UGX103.5billion to the UGX1.1trillion Gross Written Premium (GWP) recorded by Uganda’s insurance sector in 2021 with Stanbic Bank accounting for 22% to consolidate its position as market leader. Bancassurance is the sale of life assurance and other general…
Saltson, a Ghanian national was appointed CEO and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda in March 2017. He took over from Herman Kasekende, the first Ugandan to head Standard Chartered Bank, having been appointed to CEO Standard Chartered Bank…