Despite growing trust, most Ugandan brands remain invisible across Africa. With only 11% of Africa’s most admired brands being African and just 35% of Ugandans buying the local brands they say they trust, the gap between belief and behaviour has…
Uganda’s long-anticipated ‘first oil’ production target of 2026 appears increasingly precarious, overshadowed by a complex web of environmental concerns, infrastructural deficits, policy ambiguities, and persistent governance challenges. According to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
In an era where corporate responsibility is under increasing scrutiny, Simpson Birungi, the visionary Chairman and Managing Director of Movit Group of Companies, offers a compelling perspective on the essence of effective leadership. For Birungi, leadership isn’t merely about driving…
Jumia, Africa’s most ambitious e-commerce experiment, is at a crossroads because of the unstable African E-Commerce landscape. According to Farouk Mark Mukiibi, a Retail Brands Strategist and Marketer, following a major investor exit, where Baillie Gifford offloaded a USD18 million…
I write this with a heavy heart; one that aches not only as a mother but as a Ugandan deeply concerned for the soul of our nation. The Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports last week banned extravagant school activities,…
When a bank finances medicine for the sick, power for a nation, and the dreams of entrepreneurs, it does more than grow its loan book, it secures a stake in the future of its country. In recent weeks, Stanbic Bank…
We believe adaptation efforts are not just necessary for resilience but are also key to unlocking economic opportunities Uganda’s ascent to co-chairmanship of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action marks a significant milestone in its evolving role within…
Op-Ed by Joseph Kanyamunyu Founder & Publisher, Publicist East Africa | Managing Director, Publics Africa Communications | Uganda Partner, Brand Africa When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni declared at the ARFSD-11 in Kampala that “no unprocessed mineral leaves Uganda now,” I…
Between 2019 and 2022,UK was Uganda’s second largest source of investment after the Netherlands with an average annual foreign direct inflow of USD 685 million and a cumulative stock of USD 3.0 billion by 2023. In a bold move that…
By Joseph KanyamunyuDirector, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Publics Africa Communications In February 2024, Uganda crossed a critical threshold. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global authority on combatting illicit finance, removed our country from its grey list a…
The State of African Energy 2025 Outlook provides an overview of the dynamics of Africa’s involvement in the global LNG sector The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition…
Let’s reflect about the quote. “When the well is dry. We shall know the worth of water” by Benjamin Franklin. He highlights the value of water and the importance of appreciating it while it is still abundant. We need to…
Uganda’s coffee industry has once again proven its power as a major economic engine. In December 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported an impressive surge in coffee export revenues, reaching USD 115.02 million—up from USD…
The Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% reflects a delicate balancing act between supporting economic growth and mitigating inflationary risks. While the Ugandan economy continues to exhibit strong growth,…
Bank of Kigali Plc announced the appointment of Eugene Ubalijoro as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2025. Mr. Ubalijoro succeeds Rod Michael Reynolds, who is retiring from the position. The appointment was made by…