The 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) concluded at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, bringing together a powerful coalition of African leaders, policymakers, and development partners. The forum served as a crucial…
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has a new champion at the helm, with renowned businessman Aga Sekalala Jr. taking over as Chairman of the Board. Sekalala’s appointment is set to transform the association and Uganda’s manufacturing landscape. A seasoned entrepreneur…
In a significant move to promote financial inclusion and drive Uganda towards a cashless economy, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has partnered with Pesapal Uganda. This groundbreaking partnership aims to improve payment solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and create a stronger financial…
Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank, has called on African leaders to tap into domestic resources to drive economic growth and reduce reliance on foreign loans. She says this approach can help unlock affordable financing, catalyze public…
President Yoweri Museveni’s new ban on the exportation of raw materials aims to encourage value addition in Uganda, potentially transforming the agricultural sector. President Museveni issued the Monday April 7, 2025, via the official State House X(Twitter) handle @StateHouseUg with…
In a bid to boost tax compliance and drive economic growth, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has turned to religious leaders for support. The URA today held a high-level dialogue with the Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), during which…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has made a strategic appointment with the hiring of Josephine Njoroge as the new Director of Finance and Strategy. This move is aimed at boosting the company’s revenue and positioning UBL as a market leader in…
Flavia Tumusiime, one of Uganda’s most celebrated media personalities, has made a dynamic return to the Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda. In a move that has sparked excitement and intrigue across the broadcasting industry, Flavia has been appointed Head of…
In a bold move that signals both continuity and a strategic shift, Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as its new Board Chairman a decision that industry insiders say could catalyze significant change in Uganda’s banking and financial services…
In business, few individuals have impacted the Ugandan economy like city businessman Elvis Sekyanzi Wavamunno, son of tycoon Gordon Wavamunno, the proprietor of Spear Motors and several other business ventures. With a career spanning several decades, Wavamunno has established himself…
MTN Uganda’s leadership team, headed by Ibrahim Ssenyonga, General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, visited ATC Uganda on April 1, 2025, to commend CEO Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda for her instrumental role in promoting women empowerment within the company and…
The Uganda Airlines Mobile App payment system is a real game-changer in the travel industry, revolutionizing the way passengers book and pay for flights. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, urged travelers to use the Uganda Airlines App,…
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Moses Rutahigwa as Retail and Business Banking Director, effective 02 May 2025. With 17 years of extensive experience in the banking sector, Rutahigwa joins Absa from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, where he served as Head…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), which is headed Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director, has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable oil and gas development, prioritizing the conservation of Uganda’s rich wildlife heritage in the Albertine region. This strategic approach aims…
The recent handover of Umeme’s distribution assets to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s energy sector. This development is expected to profoundly impact the country’s economic growth, as it paves the way for…