Centenary Bank on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, launched its Interswitch Quickteller Agent Service, in a landmark move set to redefine financial accessibility across Uganda. This strategic partnership, unveiled at a high-profile ceremony at the Centenary Bank headquarters in Kampala, marks…
Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector is urging its local businesses to unite and innovate through joint ventures, recognising this as a critical strategy to unlock their full potential and secure lucrative contracts in the highly competitive industry. This call…
In a strategic move poised to significantly sharpen its competitive edge and expand market footprint within Uganda’s banking sector, Bank of Baroda Uganda has announced the appointment of Mr. Deepak Kumar Mishra as its new Executive Director to the Board,…
In a critical move to bridge the communication gap between government and citizens in this digital age, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in a groundbreaking partnership with DStv Uganda (MultiChoice Uganda), on Friday successfully graduated over 200 Government of…
Uganda is rapidly emerging as a significant regional player in pharmaceutical manufacturing, charting a course to promote healthcare access and capability across East Africa. This was the key message delivered by Hitesh Upreti, Chief Executive Officer of Dei BioPharma, at…
In a strategic move set to directly fuel Uganda’s economic growth and empower its most dynamic demographic, Stanbic Bank Uganda has appointed Brenda Namanda as Manager for Youth and Family Banking. This high-impact appointment is a clear statement of intent,…
Uganda has embarked on a monumental journey towards achieving universal electricity access, launching the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP) set to bring power to one million new connections across the nation. With significant financial assistance from the World Bank, the…
Today, as Uganda joins the continent in observing the African Anti-Corruption Day 2025, the focus hinges on an important, yet often overlooked, casualty of graft: human dignity. Under the theme, “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption,” Uganda reflects…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has issued a critical national appeal, drawing urgent attention to the escalating burden of oesophageal cancer in the country. The Institute is calling on the public, health professionals, and policymakers to immediately prioritise awareness, early…
In a bid to acknowledge Uganda’s growing innovation landscape, a special delegation from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on Friday conducted an official visit to the DEI BioPharma Ltd medical facility in Matuuga, Wakiso district. The visit underscored a…
MTN MoMo Uganda Limited today unveiled a landmark campaign, ‘The Power to Be More’, signalling a strategic evolution of its platform from a basic money transfer service into a comprehensive digital ecosystem. This initiative is set to redefine financial inclusion…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is taking decisive action to integrate climate change into the nation’s financial bedrock. Speaking on Thursday at the Inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance held at the Serena Hotel, Kampala, Dr. Michael…
Kampala is set for a monumental infrastructure overhaul following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Colas UK, a prominent United Kingdom infrastructure development company. This €250 million (approximately Shs1.05…
Uganda’s agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with innovation driving unprecedented value creation from unexpected sources. During the 13th CPA Economic Forum held this week, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) turned heads and demonstrated a remarkable leap in…
A significant step towards bolstering Africa’s sustainable energy future was taken today on the sidelines of the AFRICA 2025 Hydropower and Dams Conference in Accra. The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) and Ghana’s Bui Power Authority officially sealed a…