The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Uganda has taken a significant step in supporting the growth and resilience of Uganda’s energy industry by unveiling two new products specifically designed for the oil and gas sector. The products, launched during the KCB…
In a significant milestone for Uganda and African women, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, the Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI). This appointment is a testament to Dr.…
I write this with a heavy heart; one that aches not only as a mother but as a Ugandan deeply concerned for the soul of our nation. The Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports last week banned extravagant school activities,…
Uganda Airlines is set to benefit significantly from a new partnership with the Nigerian government, UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Nigeria, and Nigerian Airlines, after it launched a dedicated Nigeria-East and Southern Africa cargo route. This partnership, which was unveiled…
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2022-2027, aimed at promoting macroeconomic stability, financial sector development, and sustainable, people-centred growth. According to Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, the Deputy Governor of BOU, the Bank’s role goes beyond monetary policy…
In today’s connected world, having access to a smartphone is no longer a luxury but a necessity. However, according to Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MTN Uganda, access to a smartphone without the ability to use it is…
Key stakeholders from civil society, government, and the oil and gas sector have pledged to deepen cooperation and foster mutual understanding to advance best practices in business and human rights in Uganda’s extractive industry. The commitment was reaffirmed during the…
The launch of the 2025 Brand Africa 100 Awards marks a significant milestone in Africa’s journey to reshape its global image, elevating its economic power and cultural vibrancy on the world stage. Held at the historic Africa Hall, in Addis…
When a bank finances medicine for the sick, power for a nation, and the dreams of entrepreneurs, it does more than grow its loan book, it secures a stake in the future of its country. In recent weeks, Stanbic Bank…
The symposium, themed “Contemporary Local, Regional, and Global Trends in the Agrochemical Industry,” brought together over 200 delegates from various stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, development partners, academia, civil society, and the media fraternity. According to Agnes Mbabazi, the…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has signed a USD 30 million (about Shs109,412,100,000) line of credit agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The agreement…
MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Uganda’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships and technological innovation. The company, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, hosted the MTN ICT Government Round Table at the Sheraton Kampala…
Uganda and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical exchange and collaboration on dam safety. The partnership was signed on the sidelines of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD 2025) conference in Chengdu, China, between…
The Bank of Uganda has issued a stern warning to the public against using their National IDs as collateral for moneylenders. This warning was made during the Bank of Uganda Town Halls, a community outreach campaign aimed at fostering capacity…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA), has taken a significant step towards enhancing aviation safety and protecting the country’s wildlife and tourism sector by constituting the National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management. This committee, chaired by Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, the…
The ICT Government Round Table, hosted by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with MTN Uganda, was held today at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. This high-level engagement brought together stakeholders to discuss and shape the country’s digital…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the African Development Bank President, has warned of economic shockwaves from the new US tariffs, which could have far-reaching consequences for African countries. Speaking to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Dr. Adesina revealed that 47 of Africa’s 54 countries…
Safaricom’s M-PESA has launched a new set of business solutions designed to empower Kenya’s Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). This move is a significant boost to the country’s economy, as MSMEs contribute 40% to Kenya’s GDP and account for…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is set to showcase the country’s oil investment prospects at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, a premier energy investment event. UNOC’s CEO, Proscovia Nabbanja, will highlight the opportunities available in Uganda’s oil and…
In a landmark move that reaffirms Uganda’s pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and regional health leadership, Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) has secured a USD36M ( about Shs131 billion) facility from Stanbic Bank Uganda. The financing will support the construction of a new…
A recent scandal involving a Ksh1.5 billion M-Pesa scam has led to the dismissal of 200 employees at Equity Bank in Kenya, which is one of the biggest cleanups in the Bank’s history. Sources at the Bank revealed to the…
MTN Uganda has today extended its continued support to the Anglican Church by donating Shs10,000,000 to the Northern Cluster, which is leading this year’s Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations. The symbolic handover ceremony was held on Wednesday morning in Arua and…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Juliana Kagwa, who was appointed today to lead the organisation that’s key at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector. Her appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…
In a significant move that will give the company great competitive advantage, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) today signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), to supply Ugandan Missions abroad with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi and…
The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has appointed Mr. Wilbrod Owor,its Executive Director, as the Secretary for its Central Executive Committee, for a one-year term, spanning from 2025 to 2026. This appointment to the UBA Central Executive Committee (CEC) is a…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a poverty alleviation project that has been transforming lives and empowering communities in Uganda ever since it was launched by the government in 2022. As part of this wealth creation tour in Greater Luwero…
Uganda Airlines launched direct flights from Uganda to the United Kingdom early this week, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s resurgence. The inaugural flight touched down at London Gatwick Airport on May 18th, 2025, and the Airline will…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agro-inputs, which can have devastating consequences for farmers, the economy, and the country’s food security…
A Ugandan student, Emmanuel Kiyonga, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of pharmaceuticals, developing a drug that cures breast cancer. The drug, named Raloxifene Hydrochloride Solvate-Hydrate, is the first patent secured by the university. Kiyonga, a pharmacy graduate…
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) has elected Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), as Vice President for Africa. Dr. Mutikanga was elected to the position of…
The visit of the National Drug Authority (NDA) to DEI Biopharma Limited’s facility today marks a significant milestone in not only Uganda’s but also Africa’s pharmaceutical industry. This event, according to Dr. Mathias Magoola, the founder and Managing Director of…
Kampala’s skyline is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the vision and expertise of real estate developers like Ashaba Ainea. As the Executive Director of SMS Construction Limited Uganda, Ashaba is behind some of the city’s most iconic projects, including…
Bharat Thakrar, founding CEO of WPP-Scangroup, whose leadership helped shape East Africa’s marketing and communications landscape. His recent return signals a bold new chapter in the industry. In the fiercely competitive world of advertising and communications, leadership is often tested…
MTN Uganda has reappointed Ms. Karabo Nondumo and Dr. Winnie Tarinyebwa Kiryabwire as Non-Executive Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership and governance. This move is expected to further enhance MTN Uganda’s competitive advantage and market leadership in…
In a bid to improve yields for maize farmers in the country, Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd has launched MetrazinGold, a next-generation herbicide designed to help Ugandan maize farmers manage weeds more effectively. MetrazinGold is a powerful new herbicide formulated with…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA), which is headed by Fred Bamwesigye as Director General, has issued guidelines for travellers ahead of the Hajj season, which is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims travelling to Mecca via Entebbe…
The pharmaceutical industry in Uganda is poised for a significant global impact after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted an application from Dei BioPharma for the review of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for liraglutide, a treatment…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is teaming up with Stanbic Bank, collaborating with the Stanbic Business Incubator (SBI) on several enterprise development initiatives, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the oil and gas sector. One…
The Stanbic Business Incubator, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), has graduated 48 entrepreneurs after several months of rigorous training, mentorship, and coaching. The incubator was launched in April last year, offering two programs: the Stanbic Accelerator Programme…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has sounded the alarm on the growing menace of vandalism targeting critical telecom infrastructure across the country. In collaboration with leading telecom operators MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and ATC Uganda Office, the UCC has launched…
Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), has been honoured among the top five individuals making a Distinguished Individual Contribution to Africa’s energy industry at the prestigious 2025 Big Five Board Awards. This recognition,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has achieved a significant milestone with the appointment of its Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Global Executive Committee, as a Member at Large. This appointment,…
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and increasing public scrutiny, the power of effective communication has never been more critical for the banking sector. This pressing need has been squarely addressed by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), which…
MTN Uganda, in partnership with the Tooro Kingdom, on Thursday May 15, 2025, launched the fourth edition of the prestigious MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Tournament at Muchwa, with this year’s edition expanding to include both football and netball competitions…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially launched the National Marketing Strategy for Uganda’s Tourism Sector, a comprehensive framework designed to promote and position Destination Uganda on the global stage. This initiative, code-named the Uganda National Destination Marketing Strategy 2024/25-2028/29,…
Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, has unveiled the government’s ambitious National Science, Technology, and Innovation (NSTI) strategy, which is aimed at driving economic transformation. The strategy, which Dr. Musenero unveiled today during the…
Uganda’s global innovation ranking currently stands at 121st out of 133 economies, a position that has raised concerns among stakeholders. However, Ms. Nabatanzi Miriam, Commissioner of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), expressed optimism about…
The construction of Uganda’s oil refinery is set to be a game-changer for the country’s economy, with a macro-economic study by Stanbic Bank revealing that it will add over US$3.3 billion (about Shs 12.53 trillion) to the country’s gross domestic…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda and many African economies, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, according to experts, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agrochemicals and fertilisers. During the Crop Life Uganda Symposium…
Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), under the management of Ms. Catherine Poran as Chief Executive, will conduct a graduation ceremony for the 2024 cohort of SMEs under two capacity building programs; Stanbic…
In a landmark partnership, Stanbic Bank and the Government of Uganda have joined forces to unveil the Stanbic Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) agenda, a groundbreaking initiative to transform the lives of millions of Ugandans and accelerate economic growth. The…