Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank, has called on African leaders to tap into domestic resources to drive economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign loans. She says this…
Between 2019 and 2022,UK was Uganda’s second largest source of investment after the Netherlands with an average annual foreign direct inflow of USD 685 million and a cumulative stock of USD 3.0…
President Yoweri Museveni’s new ban on the exportation of raw materials aims to encourage value addition in Uganda, potentially transforming the agricultural sector. President Museveni issued the Monday April 7, 2025, via…
In a significant move to enhance digital banking and expand financial access, Ecobank Uganda has entered a strategic partnership with Interswitch Uganda, a leading digital payments and commerce company. This collaboration aims to revolutionize banking…
In a bid to boost tax compliance and drive economic growth, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has turned to religious leaders for support. The URA today held a high-level dialogue with the…
As the world edges closer to climate tipping points, Nairobi this week becomes the heartbeat of agricultural innovation and planetary survival. At the inaugural CGIAR Science Week, global science minds are converging…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has made a strategic appointment with the hiring of Josephine Njoroge as the new Director of Finance and Strategy. This move is aimed at boosting the company’s revenue…
In an era where personalized services and exclusivity are becoming the norm, Safaricom PLC has once again raised the bar with the launch of Emerald, a platform designed specifically for their most…
Flavia Tumusiime, one of Uganda’s most celebrated media personalities, has made a dynamic return to the Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda. In a move that has sparked excitement and intrigue across the…
By Joseph KanyamunyuDirector, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Publics Africa Communications In February 2024, Uganda crossed a critical threshold. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global authority on combatting illicit finance,…
A Parliamentary Leader with the Mindset of a Reformer This week, Publicist East Africa is proud to spotlight Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, as our…
The Drone-Based Disaster Management Project will establish a drone training centre in Mozambique to train 30 professionals, including 10 instructors The African Development Bank, the government of Mozambique, and Korea’s government agency…
Where Academia Meets Action in Development Finance This week, Publicist East Africa proudly spotlights Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), as our Captain of Industry a leader…
In a bold move that signals both continuity and a strategic shift, Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as its new Board Chairman a decision that industry insiders say could catalyze…
Key findings Strong demand conditions drove growth in input buying, as firms stocked up amid anticipation of more upturns in activity later in the year, slightly lifting the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’…