A game-changing opportunity has emerged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. The TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II, backed by a USD 10 million commitment, is poised to bridge the critical credit gap for businesses in the…
Angellar Babirye is a Ugandan farmer who is touching the lives of several youth through her start-up known as Lamalo Essentials, an entity from which she is minting money through value addition to agricultural produce. Being one of the icons…
MTN Uganda is set to host the MTN Group Chairpersons’ Forum in Kampala, bringing together high-level delegates from across Africa to discuss the future of connectivity on the continent. As a result of this development, a high-level delegation from MTN…
The East Africa Carbon Markets Forum, held at Méstil Hotel and Residences this week, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the potential of carbon markets in driving climate resilience in agriculture. Mona Muguma Ssebuliba, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Team As Uganda accelerates its journey toward middle-income status, one undeniable truth that stands out is that agriculture remains the backbone of the economy. Yet, the full potential of this sector lies not in subsistence…
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Frank Tumwebaze, is set to co-host the Stanbic Consumer Conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, starting 7:30AM-1:00PM. Minister Tumwebaze, who will be co-hosting the conference with Paul…
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of David A. Wandera as its new Managing Director. With over 20 years of banking experience and a strong track record of delivering results, Wandera is exceptionally qualified to lead the bank’s next…
In a significant move to combat money laundering and streamline the flow of foreign currency in Uganda, the Bank of Uganda (BoU), under the leadership of Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, has announced the rollout of a new remittance form for commercial…
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has reached a historic academic milestone with the official accreditation of its first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Agro-Ecological Sciences. The development was confirmed following the 79th meeting of the National Council for…
In a significant milestone for Uganda’s digital landscape, Bayobab Uganda, an MTN Group company, has unveiled its newest and shortest fibre optic route, the Uganda Railway National Long Distance (NLD), running from Malaba to Kampala. This transformative infrastructure project reinforces…
In the world of robotics, Uganda is making its mark! A team of eight young innovators from Young Engineers Uganda on Tuesday embarked on a journey to the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, representing their country with…
In a move set to reshape Uganda’s life insurance landscape, Kenneth Kitariko has been appointed new Chairman of the Board of Directors at Old Mutual Life Assurance Uganda Limited. This appointment marks a pivotal moment in the company’s history, as…
Uganda’s economic growth is poised to receive a significant boost from the acceleration of agro-industrialisation, a strategy that has garnered support from key stakeholders, including Stanbic Bank, plus the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). As such, this…
Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatisation, has revealed that Uganda’s economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, growing at an impressive rate of 7% and positioning the country as a top investment destination in Africa. According…
This strategic appointment aims to drive development across the Southern African region, leveraging Dr. Mbekeani’s extensive experience in development finance, trade, regional integration, and infrastructure development. Dr. Mbekeani’s Expertise and Experience As a Malawian national with over 25 years of…