President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a surprising departure from his usual rhetoric, has stressed that Uganda’s true path to economic liberation lies in technology, skills, and practical education, not politics. Museveni made the remarks during his regional tour on the…
Uganda has been named among the fastest-growing economies in Africa by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). According to the latest statistics from AfDB, with a growth rate of 7.2%, Uganda is ranked third on the continent, driven by the…
The Dubai Fintech Summit, held this week, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of finance and technology in Africa and the United Arab Emirates. One of the key takeaways from the summit was the growing importance of Africa…
Coffee is a vital crop for Uganda’s economy, contributing 23% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing nearly one in four Ugandans. In light of this, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), under the leadership of Mercy Kainobwisho,…
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the working population and contributing 24% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, despite its significant contribution, the sector accounts for less than 4% of the national tax…
Britam Life Assurance has taken a significant step to enhance its market position by signing a retirement benefits agreement with the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA). This strategic move marks the rollout of Britam’s retirement solution designed…
NCBA Bank Uganda today hosted a media breakfast at its headquarters on Twed Towers, Kampala, under the theme ‘Unpacking the Brand: NCBA’, during which the bank’s strong performance and strategic innovations were unveiled. The event brought together media partners…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with UN Women, recently launched a transformative program aimed at empowering women in the West Nile region. The initiative, part of Stanbic Bank’s flagship program Stanbic for Her, targets both refugee and host communities, providing…
Pride Bank, under the stewardship of Edward Nkangi, the Executive Director, over the weekend held a stakeholder dinner to mark a significant achievement in its journey, celebrating its transformation from a Tier III microfinance institution to a Tier II credit…
A high-level MTN Group delegation, led by Group Chairman Mcebisi Hubert Jonas and Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita, over the weekend visited Uganda’s President, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at State House, Entebbe. The meeting, which was alongside…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda’s fertile soils, favourable climate, and hardworking farmers have earned the country a strong reputation as the ‘food basket of Africa.’ But while our agricultural exports continue to grow in volume, their value remains…
Absa Bank Uganda’s recent launch of the Absa Digi Loan and online account opening platform is a significant step towards achieving the government’s objectives of financial inclusion and economic growth. According to Moses Rutahigwa, the Director, Retail and Business Banking…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda is richly blessed with agricultural abundance from coffee fields in the hills of Elgon to sugarcane plantations in Kakira, dairy farms in Mbarara, and fish from the depths of Lake Victoria. Yet, for…
A game-changing opportunity has emerged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. The TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II, backed by a USD 10 million commitment, is poised to bridge the critical credit gap for businesses in the…
Angellar Babirye is a Ugandan farmer who is touching the lives of several youth through her start-up known as Lamalo Essentials, an entity from which she is minting money through value addition to agricultural produce. Being one of the icons…