Kenya’s export earnings to the United States are on a strong upward trajectory, signalling robust demand for its products despite a challenging global trade environment. According to data from the US Census,…
The tourism sector in Uganda is experiencing a paradigm shift, moving beyond traditional wildlife safaris to embrace sports tourism as a new frontier for economic growth. A high-level engagement on Wednesday at…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is set for a major transformation through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom. At the inaugural UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum held in Kampala on Wednesday,…
While both Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways have faced significant financial and operational challenges, a stark contrast in their strategies reveals why one appears to be on a path to recovery while…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), which is headed by Dr. Patricia Ojangole as Managing Director, has for decades been a cornerstone of the Ugandan government’s economic development agenda, but questions remain about…
Uganda’s tourism sector is at a pivotal moment, with a renewed spirit of collaboration and a clear roadmap for growth. In a recent meeting at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities…
Africa is grappling with a looming plastic disaster, but a solution may lie in an old idea with a new twist: the widespread adoption of returnable, refillable packaging. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa…
MTN Uganda’s MoMo Revolution: Driving Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth Through Sustainability
Mobile money, particularly MTN MoMo, has evolved from a simple money transfer service into a powerful engine for financial inclusion and economic growth in Uganda. This transformation is at the heart of…
Uganda’s commitment to aviation safety is gaining regional recognition, as demonstrated by the participation of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, at the prestigious CANSO Africa…
High economic inequality poses a significant threat to global development by slowing progress toward shared prosperity and poverty eradication. The World Bank recognises that this issue is not merely a social concern…
Uganda’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025 and is now on a robust upward trajectory, with key indicators pointing to strong and sustainable growth. This was revealed…
The insurance industry across Africa is at a crossroads. As highlighted by Grace Muliisa, Ecobank Uganda’s Managing Director, at the 47th OESAI-Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers Annual Conference & AGM,…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is taking a strategic, hands-on approach to driving the nation’s economic growth, moving beyond traditional banking to directly empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its subsidiary, the Stanbic…
Uganda is taking a bold, strategic step towards its national development goals by officially recognising the inseparable link between digital connectivity and energy access. At the recent Telecom Sector Power Forum held…
The Ugandan real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with the entry of foreign investment and a new focus on high-end, luxury projects. Turkish real estate firm, VAAL Real Estate, has…