Parliament is expressing serious concerns about the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA)’s reputation following the termination of 82 staff members for inadequate academic qualifications. Members of Parliament (MPs) have since warned that revelations of underqualified staff could severely damage Uganda’s…
This Friday, August 15, 2025, Uganda will host a pivotal event for professionals in brand development and leadership: the 15th Anniversary of the Brand Africa Awards, to be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, starting at 6:00 PM. The event…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group Co., Ltd. (CCIC) on Monday, August 11, 2025, a strategic move that will significantly bolster Uganda’s economy. This pivotal partnership…
The Uganda insurance industry is at a pivotal moment, with its leaders acknowledging the critical role of media in shaping public trust and driving growth. During the close of the Insurance Media Workshop held this week at Fairway Hotel, Kampala,…
In a significant shake-up of Uganda’s advertising industry, Airtel Uganda’s advertising mandate has been restructured under a new strategic collaboration. Effective August 1, 2025, the account is now overseen by a consortium led by The Partnership Africa, with creative duties…
In a landmark move, Epic Business Consult (EBC) and the League of East African Directors (LEAD) have formed a strategic partnership to elevate leadership and governance standards across the region’s C-suite companies. The collaboration, announced by EBC’s Head of Agency,…
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced its intention to conduct a full-scale investigation into all software systems procured by the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance. The decision follows a damning revelation that multiple government agencies have…
Stanbic Bank is positioning itself as a key driver of Uganda’s economic growth, launching a significant campaign to attract foreign investment. Through its Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, the bank is actively engaging with multinational corporations to showcase Uganda…
Uganda’s tourism sector is set for a major leap forward, as the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have joined forces with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to launch a new, digitally-driven era for the…
Uganda’s waste problem has reached a critical point, threatening public health, the environment, and the national economy. A validation meeting for the Draft National Waste Management Policy 2025 held today by the Ministry of Local Government highlighted the gravity of…
Uganda’s economy is set to receive a significant boost as the country hosts the prestigious Brand Africa Awards on August 15, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This year’s event, a celebration of the awards’ 15th anniversary, promises to be…
With digital fraud on the rise, MoMo has taken a leading role in the fight to secure Uganda’s financial ecosystem. MoMo CEO Richard Yego on Thursday afternoon joined other industry leaders at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Headquarters for a…
In a powerful strategic move, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), unveiled a new product, Bell Lager Citrus, aiming to capture a bigger share of Uganda’s competitive alcoholic beverages market. The new brand, a…
A decade-old scandal has resurfaced at the heart of the capital city administration, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), raising serious alarms about systemic corruption and a chronic lack of accountability. During a fiery session of the Committee on Commissions,…
As policymakers and industry leaders converge at the 2nd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference in Kampala, a critical conversation is taking centre stage: the relentless battle against illicit trade. The conference, themed “Enhancing policy advocacy for sustainable regional industrial growth,” shone…