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…
In a landmark regulatory development, Uganda’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted new and far-reaching powers that could significantly reshape executive leadership in the country’s capital markets sector. The amendments, recently…
The EAPI Summit is East Africa’s premier real estate event, bringing together over 450 global investors, developers, and professionals from the real estate industry Under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, Nairobi’s premier real estate…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced the release of funds for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/25 financial year, alongside a positive outlook on Uganda’s economic performance.…
Uganda has been voted the Best Investment Destination in East Africa for the third consecutive time at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress. This achievement is a testament to the country’s growing…