In a significant move to drive economic growth and empower manufacturers, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have embarked on a collaborative effort to improve service delivery and support manufacturers in Uganda. On…
As Uganda prepares to celebrate Eid Adha on June 6, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has rolled out strict directives to ensure that meat sold across the country is safe for human consumption. The directives,…
During the inaugural ceremony of this year’s Brand Africa 100 awards in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Standard Bank Group emerged as the Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa! The announcement was made by Thebe Ikalafeng, the Founder of Brand Africa,…
The power of collaboration and innovation was resonant at the MTN MoMo API Innovations Workshop, which was held today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. The event brought together developers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the potential of…
Dfcu Bank has taken a significant step towards driving economic growth and transformation in Uganda with the launch of the dfcu Foundation. The Foundation, which was first established in 2017 as the Agribusiness Development Centre, has transitioned into a full-fledged…
Uganda’s energy sector, just like most African countries, is poised for growth, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are playing a crucial role in driving this development. However, according to Brian Tahinduka, Stanbic Bank’s Executive Head: Energy, Infrastructure and Mining, collaboration is the…
The Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Mr. Ernest Rubondo, has been awarded the prestigious SPE Africa Regional Director Special Award for his exceptional contributions to the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the advancement of the…
The African Development Bank Group has a new president, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, who was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors on May 29, 2025. Dr. Tah will assume office on September 1, 2025, for a five-year term, succeeding…
Uganda’s thriving dairy industry is celebrating a momentous breakthrough, poised for an extraordinary transformation following Algeria’s pivotal decision to import Ugandan milk. This landmark development signals a new chapter of prosperity and growth for a sector vital to the nation’s…
Proscovia Nabbanja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), has been recognised for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the energy sector. She has been awarded the African Woman in Energy Trailblazer Award at the…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) AFI (Africa-India Ocean) Week, currently underway at Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, has sparked a lively discussion on sustainability in the aviation industry. A panel on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility and Business Implementation Studies,…
The Financial Alliance for Women Annual Summit 2025 officially kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and is set to be concluded today. The summit, at which the First Lady of Rwanda, H.E. Jeannette Kagame, was the…
A recent report by Euromonitor International and the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has highlighted the alarming issue of illicit alcohol in Uganda, which now accounts for 67% of the country’s total alcohol consumption. This was revealed during the launch…
A Paris court held a crucial hearing this week in a campaigner’s bid for accountability from French energy multinational TotalEnergies over its contentious oil project in Uganda. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, which is under the leadership…
As the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, Ecobank Uganda is taking significant strides to address period poverty and promote girls’ education. The bank has been actively supporting the Keep a Girl in School (KAGIS) initiative in partnership…