Entebbe International Airport is celebrating a landmark achievement after recording its busiest month in history. According to Vianney Luggya, the Manager, Public Affairs at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), “in August 2025, the airport facilitated a total of 243,089…
Uganda’s economy, and indeed its social fabric, is powered by a dynamic and resilient force: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Making up a remarkable 90% of the country’s private sector, these businesses are the true engine of growth, creating livelihoods…
Even before the first barrel of commercial oil is extracted, Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector is already a transformative force, reshaping the nation’s economic and social landscape. This was the pivotal message delivered by Gloria Sebikari, the Manager of…
In a powerful address that set the tone for the national budgeting process, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, announced a major crackdown on dishonest and inefficient fiscal practices. At the National Budget Conference for the…
The MTN Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of MTN Uganda, is embarking on a new strategic phase following the appointment of two of Uganda’s most respected professionals, Allen Kagina and Francis Gimara, to its Board of Directors. This move…
The East African Community (EAC) has long championed the vision of a unified Common Market, a cornerstone of which is the free movement of persons, services, and capital. However, a stark reality has emerged: despite a 12% growth in intra-EAC…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has once again cemented its role as a key driver of Uganda’s economy, announcing record-breaking earnings and contributions for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025. With earnings soaring to Shs3.52 trillion, an 11%…
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks a pivotal moment in the continent’s united front for bold, transformative climate action. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit in Nairobi, Kenya, this high-level convening, under…
Uganda’s pay-TV landscape is on the brink of a historic transformation as French media giant Groupe Canal+ finalises its acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group, led by Calvo Phedi Mawela as Group Chief Executive Director. While MultiChoice Uganda and its…
In a significant leadership appointment, Walter Wafula has been named the new Group CEO of Fireworks Advertising. The move signals a new chapter for both the acclaimed communications professional and the agency, which is one of Uganda’s leading marketing and…
Africa’s contribution to global trade stands at a modest 3%, a number that falls too short of the continent’s immense potential. However, a closer look at intra-African trade reveals a more concerning trend: a decline from 14.5% in 2021 to…
The signing of a cooperation agreement between Uganda and Algeria on Monday, September 8, 2025, marks a significant milestone in their diplomatic and economic relations. Signed by Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelkarim Bouzred, the…
In a significant high-level meeting, Sunil Taldar, the Group CEO of Airtel Africa, met with the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, along with the leadership of Airtel Uganda, led by the Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, and…
Absa Bank Uganda shone brightly on the global stage, earning top recognition at the inaugural Absa Group CEO Pinnacle Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, held over the weekend. The awards, hosted by Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla, celebrated the best…
The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), under the leadership of Benon M. Kajuna as Managing Director, has a bold vision: to become the “Preferred Freight and Passenger Transporter in Eastern Africa by 2040.” However, a new report by the Auditor General,…