The future of Africa’s financial landscape hinges on building capital markets that are not just technically sound but fundamentally serve the needs of ordinary citizens. This was the central message delivered by Ms. Josephine Okui Ossiya, Chief Executive of the…
As Uganda prepares for its historic transition from infrastructure development to the production phase of its oil and gas sector, the focus is shifting sharply from drilling to cultivating a lasting legacy of empowered nationals and enterprises. This was the…
The launch of the Stanbic Digital Creators Summit 2025, to be held on December 11th at Speke Resort Munyonyo, has been hailed as a pivotal moment for Uganda’s fragmented digital space, signalling a unified effort to treat the creator economy…
The banking sector in Uganda remains robust and highly resilient despite prevailing global economic volatility, according to Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU). Following an engagement this week with the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), the Governor…
Uganda has positioned itself at the forefront of African air navigation modernisation by hosting the critical Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the ICAO System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) and Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) Workshop. Hosted…
A new chapter in strengthening Uganda’s digital financial ecosystem was unveiled on Monday as MTN MoMo officially launched the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace, a collaborative platform designed to tackle the persistent challenge of agent liquidity. The initiative, launched in partnership…
The upcoming Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, slated for December 11th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, is setting its sights on transforming Uganda’s vibrant, youth-driven content creation scene from a platform for expression and likes into a genuine economic powerhouse…
The Authority’s success over the past decade demonstrates a robust regulatory environment that is translating resource wealth into tangible benefits for Ugandans. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the PAU, while appearing on NBS TV’s The Spotlight programme last night,…
Uganda’s commitment to youth-led climate action took center stage as MTN Uganda, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Uganda, announced the national winners of the PachiPandaUG25 Innovation Challenge on Friday. The program successfully accelerated youth-led solutions focused…
Uganda has marked a major milestone in its commitment to global environmental protection and climate action with the official presentation of the Final Draft Report of the Feasibility Study for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. The high-level workshop, hosted…
The 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference 2025 concluded with a strong consensus on the need to accelerate digitisation to achieve deeper financial inclusion in Uganda. At the heart of the dialogue, Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO Kenneth Mumba…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in a major strategic collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Ongea Africa, and the Uganda Digital Society (UDS), has officially launched the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, slated for December 11th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo.…
The dialogue, held in Kampala, emphasised the urgency of transitioning customary land ownership into a legally recognised form of collateral to unlock affordable finance for smallholder farmers and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The consensus among stakeholders was clear:…
The 48th East African Consultative Meeting on the Facilitation of Air Transport (EACFAL) officially convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, today, bringing together high-level delegates from East African Community (EAC) member states and key continental aviation bodies. The meeting, which…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s premier development finance institution, has launched its new regional office in Hoima City, marking a strategic expansion aimed at deepening financial inclusion, fueling economic growth, and channeling critical investment into the agricultural sector.…
The Ugandan government, under the visionary leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is actively pursuing transformative investment to accelerate job creation and solidify the nation’s position as a hub for responsible development. The latest focus of this drive is…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, officially inaugurated its Representative Office in Egypt at a high-profile event held at the iconic Pyramids of Giza a few days ago. This strategic expansion is a pivotal move to significantly…
Key leaders who gathered at the inaugural Kampala Blockchain Summit, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, agreed that the future of Uganda’s economy lies in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies like blockchain to boost national productivity. The central challenge…
The milestone was commemorated with a bell-ringing ceremony today, celebrating the significant oversubscription of the note. According to Frank Mwiti, Chief Executive of the Kenya Securities Exchange (KSE), the first tranche was heavily oversubscribed by 154%, successfully raising KES 16.76…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and China Oil Services Limited (COSL Uganda-SMC) have reaffirmed their strategic alliance, signing the First Addendum to their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This pivotal move extends the technical cooperation between the two entities…
Recognising that the battle against financial fraud is now fought in the digital space, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), has launched a strategic initiative engaging online media personalities, digital editors, and social-media influencers in…
The official handover of the operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited by the Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, marks a significant milestone that dramatically repositions the institution for accelerated growth in market share. The…
In a major boost for intra-African connectivity, Uganda Airlines, under the leadership of Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki as CEO, has finalised an interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier. This strategic partnership, announced in a statement on Monday by…
In a decisive response to Uganda’s critical challenge of youth unemployment, estimated at a staggering 75%, Stanbic Bank Uganda is launching the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated for December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the summit…
MTN Uganda has been publicly recognised as the country’s Top Taxpayer for the last three consecutive years, underscoring its pivotal role in funding Uganda’s ambitious national development agenda. The prestigious recognition was awarded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at…
Uganda mounted a highly successful campaign at the Warsaw International Tourism and Travel Fair (TT Warsaw) over the weekend, cementing its position as a premier destination for adventure and high-quality speciality coffee in the Central and Eastern European market. The…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has issued an urgent public health warning, confirming that Prostate Cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Uganda and remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This escalating crisis demands immediate…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has moved to dispel persistent confusion regarding the oversight of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (SACCOs), firmly stating that it retains full supervisory authority over large SACCOs as mandated by law. According to Mr. David…
A new chapter for Uganda’s industrial and pharmaceutical landscape began in Busoga this week as H.E. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the US$50 million (Shs182 billion) DEI BioPharma Starch Processing Factory in Busambu–Namasagali. This facility is the first phase of a…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
Uganda has launched a major economic diplomacy push in the Middle East, showcasing the “Naturally Uganda, Naturally Organic” brand at the prestigious Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai. This initiative, driven by the Uganda Mission in the United Arab Emirates…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been recognised for its deep commitment to sustainable business practices, winning the prestigious ESG Excellence Award at the Uganda Bankers Awards Gala. The accolade, presented by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services, the Uganda…
Uganda has taken center stage in shaping Africa’s mineral future by hosting the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS). At the strategic three-day gathering held at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, in Kampala,…
The GROW Project Uganda achieved a landmark victory for gender equality and economic transformation with the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code at a function held in Kampala on Wednesday, 19, 2025. This pioneering initiative, supported by the…
There is a popular saying in governance circles that “Executive Directors bury the bodies, and Non-Executive Directors must find them.” The statement is tongue-in-cheek, but it captures one of the most delicate realities of Board life: the tension between those…
Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest commercial bank, this week launched a major 18-month-long brand campaign titled “Keep Growing.” This initiative represents a significant commitment to national development, aligning the bank’s operational strategy with its critical Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) Agenda.…
Uganda’s ambitious goal of achieving 10-fold economic growth over the next decade, anchored in industrialisation and digital transformation, faces a severe roadblock: a massive disconnect between existing mobile infrastructure and actual usage. The recently launched GSMA Uganda Digital Economy Report,…
Uganda Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, under the leadership of Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive, is facing a severe crisis of confidence following a recent baggage debacle and escalating revelations of profound systemic operational failures and governance gaps. Critics, among…
In a decisive move signalling a commitment to continental integration, Rwanda has officially implemented visa-free entry for all African citizens. Announced by President Paul Kagame, this landmark policy dismantles long-standing travel barriers and is being hailed as a transformational catalyst…
Uganda successfully concluded a highly productive series of bilateral air services negotiations at the 17th International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event. The outcomes, including agreements with nations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas,…
Africa’s journey in battling devastating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria has been a story of resilience and hard-won progress. Yet, this progress is constantly threatened by a systemic issue that hampers access to life-saving medicines and stifles local industry: regulatory…
MTN MoMo secured a resounding victory at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2025) held in Kampala on Friday evening, bringing home four prestigious accolades, including Digital Brand of the Year and Financial Services Digital Excellence. The most personalised recognition, however,…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is actively focused on optimising its institutional capacity to enhance service delivery and reinforce its sector workforce. This commitment was highlighted on Friday by a high-level visit from the Minister of…
Africa’s financial landscape is being radically reshaped by mobile money, with platforms like MTN MoMo, under the stewardship of Richard Yego as Chief Executive, driving the vision of a truly connected, borderless continent. This message of transformation was powerfully delivered…
PostBank Uganda Ltd, under the leadership of Mr. Julius Kakeeto as Managing Director, is celebrating a major institutional and strategic evolution, culminating in its reinvention as Pearl Bank. This transformation journey, spanning nearly a century of history, was today highlighted…
Uganda recently held the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference (AMWC2025) in Kampala under the inspiring theme, “Sustainable Mineral Development through Collaboration, Innovation and Green Transitions”, during which key players in the mineral sector committed to a sustainable industrialised future. The…
Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK) formalised their commitment to enhanced air travel and economic cooperation by signing a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The agreement was concluded during the opening of the ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event this…
In Uganda, where youth unemployment remains a significant challenge and access to education is often precarious, the growing gig economy is proving to be a powerful vehicle for socio-economic transformation. Companies like Glovo Uganda, under the leadership of Ivy Maingi…
A momentous convergence of industry, agriculture, and cutting-edge innovation is set to redefine Uganda’s economic landscape and significantly bolster its role in African pharmaceutical security. On November 20, 2025, H.E. President Yoweri Museveni will commission the DEI BioPharma Ltd Namasagali…
The future of Uganda’s microfinance and savings sector took center stage at the 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference, held at Hotel Africana, in Kampala this week. Held under the theme “Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic and…
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its global aviation footprint by successfully concluding a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the Republic of Argentina. This strategic new partnership, alongside the signing of a reviewed BASA with Qatar, marks…