Every morning, Uganda exports wealth it never fully keeps. In the hills of Ntungamo, a coffee farmer harvests beans that will eventually sell in European supermarkets for nearly twenty times what she earns. Uganda grows the coffee. Europe roasts it.…
For years, Uganda’s banking sector has carried a familiar contradiction: strong profits, expanding balance sheets, rapid digital adoption, and rising deposits, alongside a quieter and more persistent limitation in its economic footprint. Banks have scaled. Financial systems have deepened. Transactions…
Uganda has officially reclaimed its throne as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, marking a historic year of growth that has sent ripples through the global commodity markets. Latest reports from the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) indicate that for the year ending…
The Ugandan government, under the visionary leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is actively pursuing transformative investment to accelerate job creation and solidify the nation’s position as a hub for responsible development. The latest focus of this drive is…
A momentous convergence of industry, agriculture, and cutting-edge innovation is set to redefine Uganda’s economic landscape and significantly bolster its role in African pharmaceutical security. On November 20, 2025, H.E. President Yoweri Museveni will commission the DEI BioPharma Ltd Namasagali…
The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agribusiness sector, is indispensable to Uganda’s economic growth. Recognising this, aBi Finance renewed its commitment to strengthening the financial ecosystem for these enterprises at the 10th Annual National…
The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit (UDFS25) opened this week at the Speke Convention Centre in Kampala with a mix of celebration, critique, and bold ambition. President Yoweri Museveni, in his trademark bluntness, praised the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) for…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is set for a major transformation through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom. At the inaugural UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum held in Kampala on Wednesday, government officials, businesses, and development partners from both…
The 3rd Edition of the Annual Agriculture Awards 2025 concluded over the weekend at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, spotlighting excellence and innovation vital for Uganda’s agricultural sector. Held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Agriculture,” the…
Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal juncture, recognised not merely as a cornerstone of its economies but as the central engine for future prosperity. This was the resounding message from the recent Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town, South…
Uganda’s agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with innovation driving unprecedented value creation from unexpected sources. During the 13th CPA Economic Forum held this week, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) turned heads and demonstrated a remarkable leap in…
In a nation where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and a significant percentage of the population relies on it for survival, the story of Celestine Suubi and Suubi Agro Company Limited is a powerful testament to how strategic…
Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
Uganda’s coffee industry is poised for significant growth with the launch of its third Connect Hub in Serbia. The hub, located in Zajecar, will facilitate trade logistics, promote value-added Ugandan products, and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and…
Stanbic Bank, through its business development initiative, the Stanbic Business Incubator, headed by Catherine A. Poran, as Chief Executive, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to empower women investing in Green Agribusiness. The partnership, which is part of…