Uganda is strategically advancing its position as a digital innovation hub in Africa by participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). A delegation from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, led by Dr. Aminah…
The Brand Africa 100 awards ceremony, held on August 15, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, serves as a vital litmus test of brand admiration across the continent, and this year, Unilever’s resounding success in Uganda stands as a powerful…
As Uganda’s digital economy expands at an unprecedented pace, the need for robust cybersecurity has become more than a technical concern; it’s a critical national priority. The rapid growth of fintech, mobile connectivity, and e-services, while transformative, has simultaneously widened…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is making significant strategic leadership changes, with two prominent Ugandan executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga, taking on elevated roles. These appointments highlight the Group’s confidence in Ugandan talent and its deliberate…
Entebbe International Airport (EIA) set a new record in July 2025, handling an all-time high of 230,577 passengers. This unprecedented surge, with 119,127 arrivals and 111,450 departures, is a powerful indicator of Uganda’s blossoming economic activity and its increasing prominence…
The National Medical Stores (NMS) in Uganda is at the centre of a major public health alert following the recall of a defective and dangerous drug from all health facilities. A directive from NMS General Manager Moses Kamabare has ordered…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) launched a landmark initiative this week, the Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Project, designed to build the skills, capacity, and confidence of young people across Tanzania. This flagship program, a core part of EACOP’s…
Over the past 14 months, the Ugandan shilling has shown remarkable strength, appreciating steadily against the US dollar. In a televised address today, Bank of Uganda (BoU) Governor Michael Atingi-Ego clarified the central bank’s role, asserting that this appreciation is…
In a significant move to elevate Uganda’s tourism sector, the government is forging a deeper partnership with private sector leaders to achieve its vision of becoming a leading sustainable tourism destination in Africa. During the media launch of the Presidential…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), on Monday this week officially launched a five-day training on the ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP) Strategy, running from August 18-22, 2025. This high-level training,…
At the Brand Africa Awards held on August 15, 2025, Stanbic Bank was honoured with two prestigious accolades: Most Admired Brand-Banking and Most Admired Brand-Financial Services. These awards are a recognition of the bank’s pivotal role in Uganda’s economy, a…
Ugandan coffee farmers are no strangers to the volatile global market. Prices rise and fall, but as the recent rebound shows, there are proactive steps farmers can take to mitigate the effects of this instability. According to Hon. Frank Tumwebaze,…
Stanbic Uganda has released its half-year financial results for 2025, revealing a robust performance that not only underscores its market leadership but also its direct role in driving Uganda’s economic growth and empowering key demographics. The bank’s strong commercial success…
The Brand Africa Awards ceremony at the Kampala Serena Hotel held on August 15, 2025, honoured the most admired brands in Uganda, with MTN taking home the prestigious Grand Prix as the country’s overall most admired brand. The event, which…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s commissioning of the Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia District over the weekend marks a significant turning point for Uganda’s economy. The project, a significant investment in local mineral processing, is poised to transform how Uganda…