When thousands of runners descended on Kasese for the fifth Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, they came to run. But the activity surrounding them told a much bigger story. Hotels received guests, restaurants served visitors, transport operators moved people around the…
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda has put UGX 215 million behind this year’s Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon. Behind the cheque is a bigger business story: an event that started with 800 runners is becoming one of Uganda’s most valuable sports-tourism properties. A…
Uganda has no shortage of creative talent. Its musicians, filmmakers, designers, photographers, writers, animators, software developers and digital creators are increasingly producing work that resonates with audiences far beyond the country’s borders. The more important question, however, is whether Uganda…
Uganda’s ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040 will not be determined solely by oil production, industrial parks or major infrastructure projects. It will also depend on whether millions of women running small businesses can access the capital,…
When the Busoga Kingdom, the Gates Foundation and Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Programme in Jinja this week, the announcement was about far more than a new financing initiative. Designed to reach more than 30,000…
Every weekday morning, long before the first school bell rings, thousands of students across Kampala begin a journey that is as much a part of their education as the lessons awaiting them in class. They leave home before sunrise carrying…
Uganda’s junior golf development system is increasingly producing athletes competing on the international stage, following the conclusion of Season Six of the NCBA Junior Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club over the weekend. The season finale, held on June 7,…
The language used by many companies is changing. Where sustainability initiatives were once framed primarily as community outreach programmes, they are now being integrated into long-term business strategy. NCBA Bank Uganda says its environmental efforts are anchored in its broader…
In a move that blends urban renewal with digital transformation, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) this week formally handed over the newly refreshed and modernised Lira Main Market to the city’s leadership. The project, commissioned on Friday, 19th…
In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility and community solidarity, Centenary Bank and MTN Uganda have today presented a collective cheque of Shs435 million to the Buganda Kingdom. The donation is earmarked for the completion of the long-awaited Accident…
In a powerful demonstration of corporate stewardship and community commitment, Centenary Bank has announced a significant partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), injecting Shs86 million into two of the city’s most vital initiatives: the Kampala Festival and the…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, under the leadership of Tunde Thorpe, the Executive Head of Business and Commercial Banking, over the weekend donated assorted equipment to Nyantabooma Health Centre III, in Kabarole District. The bank handed over essential medical equipment and 200…
In a critical era defined by escalating climate challenges, proactive measures are more vital than ever. Recognising the urgent need to address environmental degradation in Uganda, Stanbic Bank Uganda has stepped forward by injecting Shs10 million into this year’s Run4Climate Marathon. This…
Team MTN Uganda, led by Sylvia Mulinge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this week took its flagship staff volunteerism initiative, the 21 Days of YelloCare, to the Alur Kingdom in Pakwach District, demonstrating its commitment to community development and social…
As the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, Ecobank Uganda is taking significant strides to address period poverty and promote girls’ education. The bank has been actively supporting the Keep a Girl in School (KAGIS) initiative in partnership…