African Development Bank Group and Nigeria Kick Off $538 million agro-industrial project across eight states Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian…
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has a new champion at the helm, with renowned businessman Aga Sekalala Jr. taking over as Chairman of the Board. Sekalala’s appointment is set to transform the…
In a significant move to promote financial inclusion and drive Uganda towards a cashless economy, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with Pesapal Uganda. This groundbreaking partnership aims to improve payment solutions,…
The facility will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates engaged in the import sector The African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOAT) have signed a $7.5…
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…