The global cocoa market is experiencing a significant surge, and Uganda’s cocoa farmers are reaping big from the trend. With local prices reaching Shs25,000 per kilogram, growers are enjoying strong returns on their investments. In 2023, export prices ranged from…
In a rapidly evolving global financial landscape, regulatory vigilance is no longer a choice but a necessity. In Europe, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has taken a critical step forward with the release of its Final Report on the Draft…
The staff and management of MTN Rwanda and MoMo, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Monzer Ali, convened at the Gisozi Genocide Memorial on Monday to pay their respects to the lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.…
Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, the Executive Director of NEMA, made the call during an engagement with leaders from five cultural institutions in Uganda. The engagement aimed to create a partnership between NEMA and cultural institutions to promote environmental protection and conservation.…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has banned groupage cargo clearance, citing loss of tax revenue due to fraudulent practices by container leaders. The ban was issued Sunday by the URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi Rujoki, who said that these unscrupulous…
Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu, the Managing Director, has taken significant strides in promoting digital inclusion across rural Uganda by launching new network sites and upgrading existing ones. This initiative aims to provide faster and clearer connectivity…
Backyard farming, also known as home gardening or urban agriculture, is a growing trend that offers numerous benefits for individuals, communities, and the environment. By cultivating crops or raising livestock in one’s backyard, individuals can produce fresh, nutritious food while…
With the international imperative to prevent cross-border transmission, health workers were rapidly reoriented, thermal scanners were deployed, and screening protocols were enforced at 13 key entry points, especially at Entebbe International Airport Uganda has officially declared the end of the…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) over the weekend hosted the esteemed Kwagalana Group, led by their chairman, tycoon Godfrey Kirumira, at the Kabalega Industrial Park, marking a significant step towards exploring potential business and partnership opportunities in Uganda’s oil…
We believe adaptation efforts are not just necessary for resilience but are also key to unlocking economic opportunities Uganda’s ascent to co-chairmanship of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action marks a significant milestone in its evolving role within…
Mrs. Samuel-Ogbu brings a wealth of experience spread over three decades leading and transforming the banking sector in Europe, Middle East, and Africa Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Mrs…
Pioneering Sustainable Finance for Smallholder Farmers and Agribusinesses This week, Publicist East Africa proudly features Mona Muguma Ssebuliba, Chief Executive Officer of aBi Finance Limited, as our Captain of Industry a leader who is proving that financial innovation, when anchored…
Airtel Uganda Managing Director Soumendra Sahu has emphasised the importance of partnerships in shaping Uganda’s digital future. Sahu, who was speaking at the Huawei ICT Congress held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, highlighted the power of…
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks associated with the Isimba Hydro Power Dam, warning that it could collapse at any moment, posing a significant threat to the lives of people living…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) , led by Proscovia Nabbanja as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has launched a Menstrual Hygiene Management Program in schools in the Albertine Graben, donating reusable sanitary pads, sewing machines, and other essential materials to…