At the 9th High-Level Economic Growth Forum in Kampala held recently, a stark warning was delivered to Ugandan policymakers: mismanaging anticipated oil revenues and over-relying on non-tradable sectors could derail the nation’s long-term economic stability. During the said Forum, top…
The Uganda Development Finance Summit (UDFS25), which was officially opened on Monday by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has not only showcased Uganda’s bold ambitions but also amplified global voices demanding a seismic shift in how Africa finances its future. From…
In a country where approximately 80% of the adult population lacks a formal bank account, MTN South Sudan is taking a bold step to bridge the gap of financial exclusion. In collaboration with MTN Fintech, the company has launched its…
Uganda’s economic transformation is being built not in boardrooms, but in high school science labs and innovation hubs. The 10th anniversary of the Stanbic National Schools Championship grand finale held today in Kampala showcased a new generation of young innovators…
As Uganda’s banking sector navigates a new era of regulatory reform and technological advancement, Centenary Bank, under the leadership of Fabian Kasi as Managing Director, is emerging not just as a compliant institution but as a central engine for the…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is taking a strategic and pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. During the 2025 Electricity Dialogue held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the UMA Showground in Kampala, UEDCL Managing Director…
The tourism sector in Uganda is experiencing a paradigm shift, moving beyond traditional wildlife safaris to embrace sports tourism as a new frontier for economic growth. A high-level engagement on Wednesday at State House, Entebbe, between key tourism stakeholders and…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is set for a major transformation through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom. At the inaugural UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum held in Kampala on Wednesday, government officials, businesses, and development partners from both…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), which is headed by Dr. Patricia Ojangole as Managing Director, has for decades been a cornerstone of the Ugandan government’s economic development agenda, but questions remain about its effectiveness in addressing key national bottlenecks. Ojangole,…
Mobile money, particularly MTN MoMo, has evolved from a simple money transfer service into a powerful engine for financial inclusion and economic growth in Uganda. This transformation is at the heart of MTN Uganda’s inaugural Sustainability Report, launched in Kampala…
High economic inequality poses a significant threat to global development by slowing progress toward shared prosperity and poverty eradication. The World Bank recognises that this issue is not merely a social concern but a fundamental barrier to growth. Experts like…
Uganda’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2025 and is now on a robust upward trajectory, with key indicators pointing to strong and sustainable growth. This was revealed today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of…
The insurance industry across Africa is at a crossroads. As highlighted by Grace Muliisa, Ecobank Uganda’s Managing Director, at the 47th OESAI-Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers Annual Conference & AGM, running from August 23rd to 27th, 2025, in Kampala,…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is taking a strategic, hands-on approach to driving the nation’s economic growth, moving beyond traditional banking to directly empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its subsidiary, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL). This commitment is particularly…
Uganda is taking a bold, strategic step towards its national development goals by officially recognising the inseparable link between digital connectivity and energy access. At the recent Telecom Sector Power Forum held in Kampala, a new era of cooperation was…