In a decisive move to curb the exploitation of sugarcane out-growers and maintain regional stability, the Government of Uganda has intervened to establish a minimum sugarcane price of Shs125,000 per ton for farmers in Busoga sub-region. The intervention follows a…
Addressing a high-level gathering of Uganda’s most influential business leaders at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Thursday, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reaffirmed that the private sector remains the primary driver of the nation’s journey toward a US$500 billion economy. The…
In the heart of Kasanje, a quiet revolution in the Ugandan housing market has begun. On December 16, 2025, Stanbic Bank Uganda and Quesi Properties officially launched La Valle Estate, a partnership designed to dismantle the high walls that have…
On December 17, 2025, Uganda took a quiet yet transformative step in its financial evolution with the launch of the Okusevinga Money Market Unit Trust Scheme Pilot. While the announcement was subtle, its implications are monumental. Conceptualised over several years…
Britam Asset Managers Company (Uganda) Limited has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Peace Gakwaya as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2025. The move is seen by industry analysts as a strategic manoeuvre to accelerate Britam’s growth…
In a high-level stakeholder engagement held this week at the Imperial Royale Hotel, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) revealed a critical financial bottleneck that threatens to stall the nation’s soaring aviation ambitions. The UCAA Director General, Mr. Fred K.…
As the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) begins the search for a new Executive Director to succeed Mr. Ernest Rubondo, whose tenure is ending in August 2026, the nation reflects on a decade of unprecedented regulatory and economic growth. Rubondo,…
In a high-level engagement that signals a new era of cooperation between traditional leadership and national industry, Buganda Kingdom has today hosted a delegation from the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD).…
In a transformative move for the African beverage industry, global spirits leader Diageo has reached a definitive agreement to sell its 65.0% controlling stake in East African Breweries PLC (EABL) to the Japanese multinational Asahi Group Holdings. The transaction, valued…
MTN Uganda anticipates closing the financial year with good results in line with market guidance, driven by increased data consumption, sustained growth in mobile money services, and ongoing investment in network expansion, according to Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bugembe. Mr.…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), during a high-level stakeholder engagement held today at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, declared a landmark year of growth and unveiled aggressive plans to transform the nation into a regional aviation powerhouse. Led…
The national carrier, Uganda Airlines, under the stewardship of Ms. Jennifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive, is facing a growing crisis, characterised by rampant flight disruptions and a parallel stream of financial mismanagement scandals that are eroding both passenger confidence and…
Uganda’s national debt crisis is escalating as Parliament , led by the Speaker Hon. Anita Among, is abruptly recalled from recess to urgently process a fresh batch of loans totaling over Shs2.177 trillion. This significant new borrowing request comes at…
The leadership team from MTN Mobile Money Uganda (MTN MoMo), headed by the CEO Richard Yego, conducted a high-level courtesy visit with the Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, on Friday. The strategic engagement focused on strengthening…
From Online Personality to Economic Contributor Running on the theme ‘From Regulation to Prosperity,’ the summit, which was officiated by Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, was the evolution of the digital creator. Hon. Thembo stressed…