Equity Bank has been named the “Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Kenya” at the Kenyan edition of the Brand Africa Awards 2025. This prestigious accolade, coming shortly after being recognised as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand by Brand Finance, serves…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is actively courting investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting lucrative opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and trade. This initiative comes after a delegation from the UAE,…
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Fort Portal City, the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) has issued a powerful call to action. Under this year’s global theme, “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive…
Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
A silent yet profound crisis is unfolding across Uganda and indeed, the globe: millions of people are unable to produce the number of children they desire, not due to a rejection of parenthood, but because of formidable economic and social…
In a powerful gathering that underscored the urgency of global financial reform, Dr. James Mwangi, the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group, joined a formidable coalition of global financial leaders today at the Financing for Development 4 (FfD4) conference…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), under the leadership of Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, early this week participated in the Treasurers and Insurance Roundtable held in Washington, D.C., USA a pivotal global convening that brought together leading practitioners from the humanitarian…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has again cemented its position at the forefront of environmental stewardship, receiving the much-coveted National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. This prestigious accolade, presented at a vibrant ceremony held at the…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a pivotal institution in financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, is poised for a new chapter of leadership. Its shareholders have officially appointed Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s next President and Chairman of…
The backbone of Uganda’s financial inclusion story, the microfinance sector, took centre stage today at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). The gathering, which brought together key players in the microfinance landscape, including…
Stanbic Bank Uganda under the leadership of its able Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kenneth Mumba, has invested at least Shs1 trillion in various initiatives in a bid to drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, mirroring the government’s efforts to fight poverty in…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Thursday convened a crucial Digital Financial Services Workshop in Kampala, bringing together a formidable alliance of telecom companies, banks, law enforcement, and key regulatory bodies to forge a united front against the crime. Julianne…
The Ministry of Works and Transport, under the leadership of General Katumba Wamala, is set to evict car bonds along the Jinja-Kampala highway, in a move to reclaim critical public infrastructure and enhance urban safety. The move, driven by persistent…
Officiated by the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the summit is highlighting the critical role of smart innovation and sustainable energy in achieving the continent’s ambitious growth agenda. For Uganda, the implications are profound, as the…
In a bid to promote transparency and legal certainty within Uganda’s commercial justice system, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, launched its inaugural Case Digest, marking a significant milestone in Uganda’s business landscape. The launch…