In the traditional corporate hierarchy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is often the face of the brand, but the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the engine. As Uganda moves into 2026, a transformative shift has occurred: the most critical ‘engines’…
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…
In Uganda’s rapidly evolving 2026 economy, brand equity has become the new currency for growth. Leading this shift is a visionary group of women who are transforming marketing from a traditional cost center into a strategic engine of nation-building. From…
MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) Uganda, under the leadership of Mr. Richard Yego as Managing Director, has officially launched the 2026 edition of its ‘Win School Fees for a Year and More’ campaign. Now in its third consecutive year, the initiative…
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…
When Uganda elevated some municipalities to city status in July 2020, it signalled an aspiration to rebalance growth, decongest Kampala, and unlock regional economic potential. But years later, one reality is clear: declaring a city does not automatically create one.…
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…
By Publicist East Africa For years, Uganda’s creators have been visible, loud, influential, and culturally dominant, yet economically fragile. They shaped conversations, trends, and even elections. But when it came to structure, financing, and policy, the ecosystem lagged behind the…
By Joseph Kanyamunyu Ugandans are being encouraged to save more than ever before. But beneath the headlines and product launches lies a deeper, more uncomfortable question: Are we merely saving money, or are we finally learning how money should work…
When Uganda’s digital creators, regulators, financiers, and ecosystem leaders gathered on December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the intention was not spectacle. It was substance. The Ongea Africa Digital Creators Summit did not set out to merely announce policy;…
As the calendar turned to January 1, 2026, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) officially entered a new strategic chapter with the appointment of Mr. Nkanyiso Mncwabe as Managing Director. Taking over the mantle from Mr. Adu Rando, Mncwabe takes the helm…
In a resounding endorsement of Kenya’s evolving capital markets, East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has successfully raised KSh 16.7 billion through an oversubscribed corporate bond. The issue, which targeted KSh 11 billion, attracted a massive KSh 17.1 billion in bids,…
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…
The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) marked its 40th anniversary earlier this month with a high-level commemorative cocktail reception at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Uganda, celebrating four decades of advancing trade, regional integration, and sustainable development across…