Nicholas Opiyo, the founding Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, a prominent human rights organization, has stepped down from his leadership role after more than a decade. This marks the conclusion of a significant era for the organization, known for…
The Government of Uganda has set an ambitious target of expanding the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from USD 50 billion in FY 2022/23 to USD 500 billion by 2040. This tenfold increase is expected to be driven by key…
Ugandans are known for their resilience, warmth, and entrepreneurial spirit—qualities that define the Pearl of Africa and its people. It is this deep understanding of Uganda’s dynamic and youthful population that has propelled Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, to…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has dismissed concerns raised by certain individuals and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) regarding the use of specific pesticides in Uganda. In a statement issued on Friday, Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. David…
American international money transfer company Mastercard has taken a significant step in expanding Uganda’s digital finance landscape by opening its first-ever office in Kampala. This milestone marks a new phase in Mastercard’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and accelerating digital…
Dr. James Musinguzi has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), replacing Sam Mwandha, whose two-year contract has ended. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for UWA, promising new strategies and initiatives to elevate…
The Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today announced its decision to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75%. This decision comes amidst rising inflation, primarily driven by an increase in services inflation, particularly in passenger transport. While…
On Tuesday, officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) made a bold move in the fight against abuse of government funds by arresting nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance. The arrests followed an ongoing investigation into the alleged…
Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV. The Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder of the…
Equity Bank Uganda recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars, who have successfully completed their 3-year University Bachelor’s degree programs. The ELP, an initiative under the Equity Group Foundation, aims to nurture academically…
A tragic incident at Entebbe International Airport in the early hours of Thursday has not only shocked the aviation community but has also raised critical questions about the safety and communication protocols at Uganda’s primary international gateway. Two female passengers…
Geoffrey Kihuguru, a distinguished businessman and insurance expert, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at Uganda Development Bank (UDB). Kihuguru, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Pentad Insurance Brokers, brings a wealth…
Telecom giant MTN Uganda has appointed Nigerian finance expert Victor Onyebuchi as the Head of Banking Operations for MoMo, its mobile money platform. MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) is a widely used digital financial service in Uganda and Africa that allows…
In a bid to enable Ugandan business operators to have easier and more affordable access to credit, Stanbic Bank Uganda has reduced its USD Prime Lending Rate (PLR) from 13.5% to 13.0% per annum. According to a statement from the…
Uganda Baati Limited, a leading provider of innovative building solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Crestanks Limited, a manufacturer of safe water tanks and storage solutions. The collaboration aims to raise awareness and provide comprehensive rainwater harvesting solutions…