Under the visionary leadership of Muliisa Grace as Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda has achieved a historic milestone by arranging a €230 million (approximately Shs950 billion) syndicated loan to fuel Uganda’s economic transformation. This groundbreaking transaction, which was recently approved by…
When institutions or businesses fail, the headlines usually quickly point to financial loss, collapsing share prices, or mismanagement of resources. Rarely do they ask the deeper question: where was the Board? Across sectors, from finance to cooperatives to family businesses,…
After eight years of transformative leadership, Daniel Ogong, the Head of Marketing and Communication at Stanbic Bank Uganda, is stepping down from his role. His departure, effective October 1, 2025, marks the end of an era that saw Stanbic’s brand…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation sector, Mr. Samuel Wonekha, the General Manager of Regional Airports at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected to the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Region Board. Following this development, he…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has today officially launched its E-Supervision (SupTech) Project, a landmark initiative set to modernise and transform the supervision of the country’s financial sector. This new regulatory technology (RegTech) system, unveiled by the Central Bank Governor,…
In a move set to reshape its strategic direction, SanlamAllianz Re, the reinsurance arm of SanlamAllianz, has appointed Tobias Suek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2025. This appointment signifies the company’s commitment to leveraging global expertise,…
The Government of Uganda is taking a significant step to boost the nation’s coffee sector by promoting its high-quality coffee at the World Speciality Coffee Conference and Exhibition (SCAJ 2025) in Tokyo, Japan, from September 24-27, 2025. This high-profile event…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 13.5% interest rate for the Financial Year 2024/25, a testament to its exceptional performance and strategic success. The announcement was made today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning…
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to empower the nation’s youth with the graduation of 103 youth from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative. The graduation, held on Friday, at…
A high-level delegation led by Hu Zhangliang, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), visited the ongoing expansion project at Entebbe International Airport on September 21, 2025. The inspection and subsequent meeting with key Ugandan officials, including…
Uganda’s E-mobility sector is gaining significant momentum, with Kiira Motors Corporation at the forefront of the nation’s push toward a greener, more sustainable future. At the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 held this week and officiated over by the Minister for…
The MTN Fintech Summit held this week in Johannesburg, South Africa, has set a dynamic tone for the future of financial services across the continent, focusing on two critical themes: balancing innovation with regulation and closing the significant lending gap.…
This strategic investment will strengthen TCX’s capital base, enhance its risk-bearing capacity, and expand its ability to offer hedging instruments in illiquid and less liquid currencies across the African continent The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group…
ACF2025 builds on Afreximbank’s leadership in trade-related compliance and its investment in AI-powered platforms that streamline client onboarding, enable real-time risk monitoring, and ensure secure transaction processing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade in Africa – curbing illicit financial flows,…
Uganda is at a turning point. For years, our growth story has leaned on agriculture, trade, and traditional industries. But the future will be defined by those who can grow without destroying the environment. That’s where the Uganda Green Enterprise…