In Europe, the euro became the visible symbol of decades of economic integration. But the currency itself was not the beginning of that journey. It was the result of years of cooperation, deeper trade links, stronger institutions and the creation…
For most consumers, a bottle of beer begins on a supermarket shelf or behind the counter of a bar. In reality, it begins much earlier. It starts on farms where barley and sorghum are grown. It moves through packaging manufacturers,…
For decades, Nairobi has been East Africa’s commercial capital. Today, it is becoming something even more significant, the gateway through which Africa’s largest banking groups hope to shape the future of regional finance. A new contest is unfolding across Kenya’s…
Uganda’s ambition to build a digitally inclusive economy depends on more than expanding internet coverage and rolling out digital government services. It also depends on whether ordinary Ugandans can afford the devices needed to access those opportunities. That is why…
“To achieve growth from 50–60 billion dollars to 500 billion dollars is now extremely easy. We already have the roads and infrastructure in place; all we need is funding,” Tanna said. For more than two decades, Uganda has pursued a…
Every generation has produced countries that fundamentally rewrote the rules of economic development. Japan rebuilt itself from the devastation of war into an industrial giant. South Korea rose from poverty to become a global technology powerhouse. Singapore transformed a small…
For generations, Uganda’s economy has been defined by what leaves its borders. Coffee is shipped to Europe and Asia. Gold enters international commodity markets. Tea, fish, flowers and agricultural products move through regional and global supply chains. Export growth has…
Uganda has set itself one of Africa’s most ambitious economic targets: expanding its economy from approximately US$50 billion today to US$500 billion by 2040. If achieved, the transformation would fundamentally reshape the country’s economic standing, strengthen its influence within East…
Reaffirming that ”Uganda is home,” MTN Uganda has assured customers and the public of it’s unwavering long term commitment to the country following speculation that arose after a network shutdown caused by power failure at one of its data centres.…
“Investment follows confidence, and confidence follows credible risk mitigation,” President Ruto said. Africa’s biggest investment challenge is no longer only about finding opportunities. The continent has abundant resources, a growing consumer market, a youthful workforce and significant potential in sectors…
“We have seen the commitment of our leaders, as they have signed the agreements… Now, the real work begins. We must also believe and champion a Pan-African vision.” Across Africa, governments have invested billions of dollars in highways, ports, railways,…
For years, discussions about Uganda’s digital economy have largely centred on internet penetration, mobile money adoption and expanding broadband infrastructure. Yet a quieter transformation has been unfolding beneath the surface, one that suggests the country’s digital future may be financed…
Uganda has set itself one of the most ambitious economic targets anywhere on the African continent: expanding the economy from approximately US$50 billion today to US$500 billion by 2040. If realised, the target would fundamentally alter the country’s economic position…
By Publicist East Africa For decades, Uganda’s relationship with investing has largely been transactional. Companies have spoken through annual reports, financial statements and statutory annual general meetings, while investors have often been left to interpret the numbers with little opportunity…
Every export-bound coffee bean grown in Uganda is set to carry a digital identity, traceable from the farm where it was harvested to the port where it is loaded onto a vessel. That is the ambition at the heart of…