Students from the African School of Innovations in Science and Technology (ASIST) Limited have set a new record at the Pan African Robotics Championship in Dakar, Senegal. ASIST Ltd has been running the Young Engineers Uganda STEM Education programme since…
The Bank of Uganda on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, hosted board members from both MTN MoMo and MTN Fintech for a strategic meeting, which was chaired by the BoU Governor, Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, flanked by Dr. Tumubweinee Twinemanzi, the Executive…
Uganda’s aviation sector is set for a major transformation, following a Regulatory Excellence Training that marked a pivotal step toward building a safer, more innovative, and globally competitive industry. The three-day event, held at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, brought together…
The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit has established itself as a pivotal platform for redefining Africa’s economic trajectory. Convened by the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the summit, which brought together leaders from across the continent, was framed by the Bank…
In a powerful strategic move, Uganda Baati Ltd, a member of the Safal Group, has appointed Jackie Tahakanizibwa as its new Head of External and Corporate Affairs. The decision to bring a leader of her calibre into the senior management…
At the Makerere University Investor Roundtable Summit held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a powerful message emerged: Uganda’s future prosperity hinges on its ability to invest in its youthful population strategically. Stanbic Bank Uganda, represented by its Executive Director and…
Uganda officially kicked off its World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations today with a bold and strategic move designed to redefine its tourism sector. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a groundbreaking 3-day…
Uganda is setting the stage for an ambitious economic transformation, with a bold vision to grow its economy tenfold, from an estimated USD50 billion in 2025 to USD500 billion by 2040. This was the central message at today’s UK-Uganda Webinar…
As Uganda prepares to mark International Literacy Day on September 8, 2025, the nation stands at a critical juncture. While celebrating significant progress, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo, has issued a powerful call…
At the 9th High-Level Economic Growth Forum in Kampala held recently, a stark warning was delivered to Ugandan policymakers: mismanaging anticipated oil revenues and over-relying on non-tradable sectors could derail the nation’s long-term economic stability. During the said Forum, top…
The Uganda Development Finance Summit (UDFS25), which was officially opened on Monday by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has not only showcased Uganda’s bold ambitions but also amplified global voices demanding a seismic shift in how Africa finances its future. From…
The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit (UDFS25) opened this week at the Speke Convention Centre in Kampala with a mix of celebration, critique, and bold ambition. President Yoweri Museveni, in his trademark bluntness, praised the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) for…
In a country where approximately 80% of the adult population lacks a formal bank account, MTN South Sudan is taking a bold step to bridge the gap of financial exclusion. In collaboration with MTN Fintech, the company has launched its…
East Africa’s aviation sector is poised for a significant transformation, driven by a new standard of regulatory excellence. A three-day workshop held at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, starting September 1-3rd, 2025, brought together key regional and international partners, including the…
Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu as Chief Executive Director, has delivered a stellar performance, posting a 28.7% jump in Profit After Tax (PAT) for the first half of 2025. The company’s impressive financial results, with profits reaching…