For years, Uganda’s banking industry has largely been defined by foreign-owned institutions, legacy perceptions, and an urban-centred approach to growth. Yet quietly, and perhaps more strategically than many realise, a different kind of story is beginning to emerge. The transition…
Part 2: What Emerging Development Finance Models Reveal If industrialisation is Uganda’s declared ambition, then the structure of its capital will determine whether that ambition materialises at scale. Development finance is no longer simply about lending; it is about instrument…
Part 1: The Institutions Shaping Uganda’s Industrial Future Uganda’s industrial ambition is no longer rhetorical. As the nation transitions into the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) cycle, the vision of a transformed society is crystallising. Agro-processing zones are expanding, oil-linked…
In a significant turn of events for Uganda’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing impasse between the government and Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, appears to be nearing a resolution. This development marks a dramatic shift from late 2025, when we…
Stewarding an Institution’s Memory: TDB Group at 40 In development finance, institutions are judged not only by the capital they deploy, but by the clarity with which they document reform, governance, and impact over time. Few moments reveal this more…
Uganda has firmly positioned itself as one of Africa’s fastest-rising gold exporters, with gold export earnings reaching an unprecedented US$5.8 billion (approximately Shs21.1 trillion) in the year ending November 2025, according to the Bank of Uganda. This remarkable growth underscores…
Across the African continent, a new era of Economic Sovereignty is being led by an elite cadre of banking executives. As Africa shifts toward the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and navigates complex digital transformations, these CEOs are reimagining…
The dream of ‘First Oil’ for the East African region has moved from the horizon to the immediate foreground. In a high-level bilateral meeting held Monday morning at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam, officials confirmed that the…
The promise of high-speed, satellite-based internet for every corner of Uganda has hit a significant regulatory wall. Just weeks after Airtel Africa announced its ambitious partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink services across its 14 African markets, the Government of…
In a major drive to professionalise the emerging digital ecosystem and accelerate economic empowerment, Stanbic Bank Uganda has positioned itself as a key partner for youth employment and wealth creation through its inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated…
Equity Group, Kenya’s most profitable bank, has undertaken a dramatic and decisive cultural reset, firing approximately 2,000 employees over serious conflicts of interest and ethics violations. This massive ethics sweep, announced by the Group’s Managing Director, Dr. James Mwangi, was…
As Uganda prepares for its historic transition from infrastructure development to the production phase of its oil and gas sector, the focus is shifting sharply from drilling to cultivating a lasting legacy of empowered nationals and enterprises. This was the…
The banking sector in Uganda remains robust and highly resilient despite prevailing global economic volatility, according to Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU). Following an engagement this week with the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), the Governor…
The upcoming Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, slated for December 11th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, is setting its sights on transforming Uganda’s vibrant, youth-driven content creation scene from a platform for expression and likes into a genuine economic powerhouse…
The Authority’s success over the past decade demonstrates a robust regulatory environment that is translating resource wealth into tangible benefits for Ugandans. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the PAU, while appearing on NBS TV’s The Spotlight programme last night,…