The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), led by the Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama is actively participating in the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock…
The newly launched Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator is set to be a transformative force, placing the economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) at the heart of Uganda’s sustainable development agenda. This two-year initiative, a strategic partnership between Stanbic…
Direct Pay Uganda (DPO Pay Uganda), a prominent force in the online payments sector, has officially completed its rebrand to Network International. This significant change, which received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda, aligns the Ugandan operation with its…
Dei BioPharma has unveiled its next bold phase, announcing the commencement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Matugga, on the outskirts of Kampala city. This massive undertaking, unveiled over the weekend by Dr. Mathias Magoola,…
The Government of Uganda has launched an aggressive, multi-agency media campaign to combat the pervasive problem of drug theft, which is costing the nation billions of shillings and, more critically, human lives. Led by the National Medical Stores (NMS), the…
The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agribusiness sector, is indispensable to Uganda’s economic growth. Recognising this, aBi Finance renewed its commitment to strengthening the financial ecosystem for these enterprises at the 10th Annual National…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja on Friday, September 26, 2025, marking a monumental day for Uganda in terms of industrialisation. The event cemented the nation’s position as a regional leader in mobility innovation…
MTN MoMo, under the leadership of Richard Yego as Chief Executive Officer, made a historic announcement on Thursday, September 25, 2025, by officially launching its “Power to Be Borderless” campaign during a function that was held at Hamz Stadium in…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) conducted a large-scale emergency response drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District, critically assessing the country’s preparedness for potential disasters in the emerging oil and gas sector.…
In a significant move to deepen economic cooperation, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has announced that Finnish companies are ready to partner with African nations in key strategic sectors. The announcement, made on Wednesday, September 24,…
In a significant move to deepen financial cooperation, the Bank of Uganda hosted a high-level business delegation from the State of Qatar on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting, led by Governor Michael Atingi-Ego and the Qatari…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to strengthen collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. This partnership, which focuses on tree growing and…
Uganda is making significant strides in the quest to leverage its rich mineral wealth for national development, moving from being a raw mineral exporter to a value-added producer. This strategic shift was the central theme of the 14th Annual Mineral…
Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego, MTN MoMo Uganda is taking a significant step to champion financial inclusion and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation. This follows Yego’s announcement of a strategic partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association…
Under the visionary leadership of Muliisa Grace as Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda has achieved a historic milestone by arranging a €230 million (approximately Shs950 billion) syndicated loan to fuel Uganda’s economic transformation. This groundbreaking transaction, which was recently approved by…