Africa’s industrial revolution will be sown in its fields. This was the powerful message resonating from the 2nd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference, held today at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Under the theme, “Enhancing Policy Advocacy for Sustainable Regional Industrial Growth,”…
Just four months after taking over from Umeme as Uganda’s national power supplier, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), led by Paul Mwesigwa as Managing Director, is facing intense scrutiny from Members of Parliament over allegations of illegal electricity…
Uganda’s booming tourism sector, a key driver of the economy and a leading foreign exchange earner, is set for a significant digital leap forward. This comes after MoMo by MTN Uganda and the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) officially forged…
Uganda’s ambitious industrialisation agenda, particularly in the long-underserved West Nile sub-region, received a massive boost on Friday with the official commissioning of the USD 20 million Nyagak III Hydropower Plant. With a generation capacity of 6.6 megawatts (MW), this Public-Private…
Uganda’s growing oil and gas sector, a cornerstone of the country’s economic future, is set for accelerated development following high-level discussions between the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) and top executives from Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic…
The insurance landscape in Uganda is on the verge of a dramatic transformation following the recent approval by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Uganda of a merger between two formidable global entities: South African insurance giant Sanlam and Jubilee…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is not just building a pipeline; it’s building futures. As part of its commitment to restoring and improving the livelihoods of Project-Affected Households (PAHs), EACOP Ltd has successfully stepped up its comprehensive…
Uganda’s financial sector, a cornerstone of its vibrant economy, is increasingly being shaped and driven by a formidable cohort of women leaders. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, these powerful ladies are not just breaking glass ceilings but actively spearheading innovation,…
In a significant boost to its economic diversification and growth agenda, Uganda has secured USD 150 million (over Shs537 billion) in vital funding from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), earmarked specifically to empower its private sector.…
Uganda’s ambitious drive to transform its tourism and oil and gas sectors, key pillars of its economic future, faces a significant setback after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the suspension and slowdown of several critical road construction projects…
In a profound display of regional solidarity and strategic economic foresight, the President of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart H.E. Dr. William Ruto, concluded an official State Visit on Tuesday, July 30th, 2025, by signing eight…
Ugandan women entrepreneurs, recognised as powerful drivers for socio-economic transformation, are set to gain unprecedented access to tailored and affordable financing solutions, thanks to a global partnership led by the World Bank Group and championed locally by Stanbic Bank Uganda.…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has committed to strategically deploying Uganda’s much-anticipated oil revenues to the tourism sector, a move that is set to redefine the sector over time. This transformative pledge emerged from a pivotal meeting at State House on July…
Uganda is charting a bold new course for inclusive economic growth, with a particular focus on empowering women in trade and nurturing future generations of entrepreneurs. The Breaking Barriers to Trade conference, held in Kampala on Tuesday, served as a…
The 8th Annual Uganda Bankers Conference 2025 concluded on Tuesday with a powerful summation from Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Uganda, who underscored the pivotal role of remittances, financial technology (FinTech), and sustained collaboration in…