A heated dispute has emerged between Umeme Limited and the Ugandan government over the buyout amount following the expiry of Umeme’s 20-year concession in power distribution. The government, through a loan from…
By Our Staff Writer As Uganda’s economy continues to digitize and diversify, the financial sector has seen an impressive transformation, particularly within the forex bureau and money remittance subsector. According to the…
Uganda’s creator economy is rising as a powerful engine for youth empowerment, job creation, and digital innovation. In a country where over 75% of the population is under the age of 30,…
The Ugandan government recently took a significant step towards commercializing its oil and gas sector by signing an implementation agreement with Alpha MBM Investments, a Dubai-based company, to construct a USD$4 billion…
Stanbic Bank, the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), hosted an inaugural financial literacy session recently for senior administrators of primary, secondary, and vocational schools in the Kampala Metropolitan Area.…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s new directive banning the exportation of raw minerals from Uganda aims to promote value addition and boost the country’s economy. “If you cannot process minerals from Uganda, leave…
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was marked by a vibrant Knowledge Fair and Exhibition jointly organized by the United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes and…
In Uganda, health insurance is still something many associate with the privileged few, a luxury service wrapped in paperwork, unfamiliar jargon, and hefty upfront payments. But a quiet shift is taking place.…
Uganda is taking bold steps to harness private capital as a driving force for economic transformation. According to Josephine Ossiya Okui, Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), the country…
A side event at the Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) brought together policymakers, economists, and development experts to address the critical challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s…
The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Uganda’s food and agricultural systems by supporting organic producers, empowering women-led enterprises, and driving access to global markets…
The African Development Bank and AFD co-founded ADFI in 2019 with the Gates Foundation and the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Luxembourg The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has outlined its ambitious plans to promote industrialization and entrepreneurship in Uganda, following its takeover from Umeme Limited. Despite the challenges faced by the company,…
Op-Ed by Joseph Kanyamunyu Founder & Publisher, Publicist East Africa | Managing Director, Publics Africa Communications | Uganda Partner, Brand Africa When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni declared at the ARFSD-11 in Kampala…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has taken a significant step towards recognizing and safeguarding the land rights of vulnerable ethnic groups self-identifying as indigenous peoples. In collaboration with the…