Coffee is a vital crop for Uganda’s economy, contributing 23% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing nearly one in four Ugandans. In light of this, the Uganda Registration Services…
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the working population and contributing 24% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, despite its significant contribution, the sector accounts…
Britam Life Assurance has taken a significant step to enhance its market position by signing a retirement benefits agreement with the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA). This strategic move…
NCBA Bank Uganda today hosted a media breakfast at its headquarters on Twed Towers, Kampala, under the theme ‘Unpacking the Brand: NCBA’, during which the bank’s strong performance and strategic innovations were…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with UN Women, recently launched a transformative program aimed at empowering women in the West Nile region. The initiative, part of Stanbic Bank’s flagship program Stanbic for…
Pride Bank, under the stewardship of Edward Nkangi, the Executive Director, over the weekend held a stakeholder dinner to mark a significant achievement in its journey, celebrating its transformation from a Tier…
A high-level MTN Group delegation, led by Group Chairman Mcebisi Hubert Jonas and Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita, over the weekend visited Uganda’s President, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda’s fertile soils, favourable climate, and hardworking farmers have earned the country a strong reputation as the ‘food basket of Africa.’ But while our agricultural exports…
Absa Bank Uganda’s recent launch of the Absa Digi Loan and online account opening platform is a significant step towards achieving the government’s objectives of financial inclusion and economic growth. According to…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda is richly blessed with agricultural abundance from coffee fields in the hills of Elgon to sugarcane plantations in Kakira, dairy farms in Mbarara, and fish…
A game-changing opportunity has emerged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. The TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II, backed by a USD 10 million commitment, is poised to bridge…
Angellar Babirye is a Ugandan farmer who is touching the lives of several youth through her start-up known as Lamalo Essentials, an entity from which she is minting money through value addition…
MTN Uganda is set to host the MTN Group Chairpersons’ Forum in Kampala, bringing together high-level delegates from across Africa to discuss the future of connectivity on the continent. As a result…
The East Africa Carbon Markets Forum, held at Méstil Hotel and Residences this week, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the potential of carbon markets in driving climate resilience in agriculture. Mona…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Team As Uganda accelerates its journey toward middle-income status, one undeniable truth that stands out is that agriculture remains the backbone of the economy. Yet, the full…