Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, officially inaugurated its Representative Office in Egypt at a high-profile event held at the iconic Pyramids of Giza a few days ago. This strategic expansion is a pivotal move to significantly…
Key leaders who gathered at the inaugural Kampala Blockchain Summit, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, agreed that the future of Uganda’s economy lies in harnessing the potential of emerging technologies like blockchain to boost national productivity. The central challenge…
The milestone was commemorated with a bell-ringing ceremony today, celebrating the significant oversubscription of the note. According to Frank Mwiti, Chief Executive of the Kenya Securities Exchange (KSE), the first tranche was heavily oversubscribed by 154%, successfully raising KES 16.76…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and China Oil Services Limited (COSL Uganda-SMC) have reaffirmed their strategic alliance, signing the First Addendum to their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This pivotal move extends the technical cooperation between the two entities…
Recognising that the battle against financial fraud is now fought in the digital space, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), has launched a strategic initiative engaging online media personalities, digital editors, and social-media influencers in…
The official handover of the operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited by the Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, marks a significant milestone that dramatically repositions the institution for accelerated growth in market share. The…
In a major boost for intra-African connectivity, Uganda Airlines, under the leadership of Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki as CEO, has finalised an interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier. This strategic partnership, announced in a statement on Monday by…
In a decisive response to Uganda’s critical challenge of youth unemployment, estimated at a staggering 75%, Stanbic Bank Uganda is launching the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated for December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the summit…
MTN Uganda has been publicly recognised as the country’s Top Taxpayer for the last three consecutive years, underscoring its pivotal role in funding Uganda’s ambitious national development agenda. The prestigious recognition was awarded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at…
Uganda mounted a highly successful campaign at the Warsaw International Tourism and Travel Fair (TT Warsaw) over the weekend, cementing its position as a premier destination for adventure and high-quality speciality coffee in the Central and Eastern European market. The…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has issued an urgent public health warning, confirming that Prostate Cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Uganda and remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This escalating crisis demands immediate…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has moved to dispel persistent confusion regarding the oversight of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (SACCOs), firmly stating that it retains full supervisory authority over large SACCOs as mandated by law. According to Mr. David…
A new chapter for Uganda’s industrial and pharmaceutical landscape began in Busoga this week as H.E. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the US$50 million (Shs182 billion) DEI BioPharma Starch Processing Factory in Busambu–Namasagali. This facility is the first phase of a…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
Uganda has launched a major economic diplomacy push in the Middle East, showcasing the “Naturally Uganda, Naturally Organic” brand at the prestigious Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai. This initiative, driven by the Uganda Mission in the United Arab Emirates…