The public relations (PR) industry is going through some pretty wild transformations, and it’s not just about creating buzz anymore. According to the ICCO World PR Report 2024-2025, a wave of changes is sweeping across the global PR landscape—changes that…
The conference represents a pivotal step in mobilizing the billions needed annually to support Africa’s smallholder farmers, who make up some 80% of the continent’s farming population but control less than 5% of agricultural land Leading global and African financial…
As Uganda readies itself for the monumental shift in its power distribution sector, the clock is ticking toward April 1, 2025, when Umeme’s long-standing monopoly will come to an end. The transition of power distribution to the Uganda Electricity Distribution…
To streamline Uganda’s mortgage financing sector, the Central Bank has tabled before Parliament a Bill that seeks to protect borrowers’ properties from being attached. The Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill 2025, which was tabled before the Parliament last week, states that…
As the world continues to commemorate Women’s Month this March, MTN Uganda’s General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, Ibrahim Senyonga, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive of Stanbic Business Incubator, Catherine Poran. The visit was a gesture…
AFC’s diverse membership spans all regions of Africa, reinforcing its role as a leading infrastructure solutions provider for Africa Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has welcomed the Union of Comoros as its 44th member country, reflecting…
The Kagera Water Project is nearing completion, with National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha emphasizing the need for patriotism and collaboration to ensure timely completion by June. During a preliminary inspection in Kikagate, Isingiro…
The list of schools that qualified to participate in the 10th Anniversary of the Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship has finally been released. The participating schools were announced on Monday during the official unveiling of the Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship…
The African Development Bank (ADB), under the leadership of its outgoing President Akinwumi Adesina, is playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth in various African countries, including Uganda. In recognition of his efforts to transform African economies, Kenyan President…
The Ugandan government’s recent allocation of an additional Shs 115 billion to Atiak Sugar Factory has raised eyebrows among citizens, with many questioning whether the investment reflects value for money. This new investment brings the total government investment in the…
IATF is a platform for boosting trade and investment in Africa and aims to tap into opportunities from AfCFTA’s single market of over 1.4 billion people and a GDP of over US$3.5 trillion Preparations are on course for the Intra-African…
Earning Guarantor of the Year, the Market Innovation Award, and African Deal of the Year reaffirms AFC’s expertise in attracting global capital to African markets Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been honoured with three…
The discovery of oil and gas reserves in Uganda has sparked a wave of excitement and investment in the country’s energy sector. As the sector continues to grow, it is rapidly developing high-level engineering capacity in Uganda, with far-reaching implications…
In a strategic move to expand its market share, Nile Breweries Uganda Limited has endorsed a distribution agreement with Red Bull and Charms, becoming the official distributor of Red Bull products in Uganda. This partnership is a win-win for both…
The Bank of Uganda, headed by Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, is taking a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability by drafting a policy framework that will regulate the impact of banking institutions on the environment. This move is expected to…
Africa’s Largest Tech & Startup Show Expands, Introducing Industry-Defining Innovations, Global Exhibitors, and Cutting-Edge Digital Initiatives Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, in partnership with…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has embarked on a search for a new Director General, following the departure of Ms. Vivienne Yeda. As the search continues, Mr. Bernard Paul Mono has been appointed Acting Director General, effective March 14,…
The government of Uganda has allocated Shs60 billion towards the completion and operationalization of the Coffee Value Addition Plant in Ntungamo District. The Coffee Value Addition Plant, being overseen by Nelson Tugume, the proprietor of Inspire Africa Coffee Group, is…
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) is set to introduce sweeping changes to Uganda’s mortgage finance sector with the upcoming Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025. Once passed into law, this bill will empower the BOU to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions, including…
Uganda’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has emphasized the need for a sustainable mineral development policy to optimize the country’s natural resources. This call to action comes as Uganda launches the Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector…
Uganda Airlines Limited has strengthened its partnership with the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) through the signing of a Master Travel Discount Agreement. This collaboration, which was signed by Mr. Paulin Djomo, the Director of Administration at RSCE and…
The Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday approved an additional payment of Shs298 billion to Enrica Pinetti for the construction of Lubowa International Specialized Hospital, bringing the total amount of funds sunk into the project so far to Shs774.469 billion. The…
The government of Uganda has set aside Shs. 166.5 billion in a supplementary budget to support the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This significant allocation aims to accelerate the pipeline’s completion, enabling Uganda to meet its…
In a significant move towards promoting clean energy, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, launched the country’s first electronic vehicle (EV) charging station. Nankabirwa said during the launch that this milestone marks a crucial step in…
The government of Uganda has secured a significant €85 million (approximately Shs 340 billion) development loan from France, aimed at enhancing water infrastructure and urban development in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). This funding, announced by Finance Minister Matia…
In the heart of Uganda, a remarkable entrepreneur, Aturinda Catherine, is revolutionizing the agribusiness sector. As a passionate agricultural researcher and clinical nutritionist, Aturinda is dedicated to feeding Ugandans nutritious food while earning a substantial income. From Humble Beginnings to…
MTN Uganda, the country’s leading telecom and technology company, is proud to launch the second phase of its dynamic brand campaign “Together We’re Unstoppable”. Building on the success of its first phase, this campaign continues to celebrate the hard work,…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has emphasized the crucial role journalists play in promoting Uganda’s oil and gas sector, urging them to report on the industry with a sense of national duty. Why Journalists Matter Journalists are key stakeholders…
Malawi’s $30 billion mining potential is attracting global investors, with major deals and projects set to take center stage at African Mining Week 2025 Malawi could generate up to $30 billion from mineral exports between 2026 and 2040, with annual…
Mengo Hospital has partnered with Rotary Kampala South to enhance its Dialysis Unit, aiming to increase accessibility and affordability of life-saving dialysis services. This collaboration was announced during a fundraising breakfast at the hospital, where the Rotary District Governor, Anne…
Uganda’s banking sector is on the brink of a transformative moment as Centenary Bank, one of the country’s leading financial institutions, prepares to list up to 10% of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). This move marks a…
Uganda’s economic growth is poised to receive a significant boost from the oil and gas sector, according to Christopher Legilisho, a Senior Economist at Stanbic Bank. Speaking at the Stanbic Bank Economic Insights Symposium, Legilisho projected that the oil and…
The world is facing unprecedented challenges in feeding its growing population amidst rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining soil fertility. However, according to Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a researcher with Agribusiness Community, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), an innovative approach is…
Kampala, Uganda – The Stanbic Economic Insights Symposium 2025 wasn’t just another gathering of policymakers and economists. It was a reality check. And when Adam Mugume, Executive Director at Bank of Uganda, took the stage, he delivered an analogy that…
The collaboration with SABA aligns with the company’s vision of championing Africa’s narratives, amplifying Africa’s voices, and bridging Africa and the world The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA), a membership organisation seeking to facilitate commercial success by connecting Scotland and…
As hospitals across Uganda struggle with severe shortages of essential medicines, a report by the Auditor General has revealed a shocking case of mismanagement at the National Medical Stores (NMS), where expired drugs worth billions of shillings continue to pile…
The Stanbic Bank Economic Insights Symposium, held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala today, has shed light on Uganda’s economic performance, highlighting the significant role of gold and coffee exports in driving economic growth. According to Christopher Legilisho, a lead…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
Kaspersky’s Threat Research and AI Technology Research have jointly identified a sophisticated deception campaign exploiting the rapid growth and public interest surrounding DeepSeek AI Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot…
AFC’s delegation, alongside key partners, participated in the ceremonial Market Close, culminating in the presentation of a commemorative glass tablet and the signing of the LSE’s Welcome Book Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, had the…
Uganda’s Oil and Gas sector is gaining momentum, with the Tilenga Project in the Albertine Rift being a prime example. The latest updates indicate that currently over 110 wells have been drilled, marking significant progress in the project. This milestone…
MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, is proud to support the Hands of Hope Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable young women—survivors of gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and early marriage—with livelihood skills such…
With just one day left to the Stanbic Bank Economic Insights Symposium slated for March 11, 2025, experts at the Bank have unveiled game-changing customer care practices for all business owners in Uganda. This year’s symposium, themed ‘Globalisation Reshaped: Riding the…
Over the past four years, Afreximbank has approved over $813 million in financing for Uganda’s public and private sectors, with a pipeline in exceeding US$ 1 billion in pending approvals The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the…
This five-year bond provides an attractive annual interest rate of 6.5% with a two-year capital repayment grace period Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading Pan African Bank, takes a major step forward in its commitment…
In Uganda’s agricultural sector, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the passion and dedication of Catherine Aturinda, a clinical researcher, nutritionist and agricultural enthusiast. As a nutritionist and founder of Nouri-Mix Porridge, Aturinda has always been driven to make…
In a bold step towards bridging the digital divide, MTN Uganda has provided ICT equipment worth UGX 20 million to the 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation. This donation will boost digital literacy and learning opportunities for underprivileged children, equipping…
The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart…
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is at a critical juncture, with significant investments pouring in and production expected to commence soon. However, as emphasized by Ms. Lynda Biribonwa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), at…
MTN Uganda is not just a technology company; we are building the infrastructure for Uganda’s digital future while ensuring our business contributes meaningfully to communities and the environment MTN Uganda has reported a remarkable 30.1% surge in profit after tax,…
With this launch, businesses and individuals can benefit from faster, more cost-effective, and secure payments without relying on correspondent banks or third-party currencies The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the…