A team of innovative Ugandan researchers, led by Fiona Magoba and Louis Muhindo, has developed a groundbreaking mobile application, PeDD, which empowers farmers to diagnose crop diseases instantly and receive expert recommendations for treatment and prevention. This cutting-edge technology has…
In a move to revolutionize mobile money payments, Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce, has partnered with Dubai-based carrier Flydubai to introduce mobile money payments for customers in Kenya and Uganda. This partnership enables travelers to pay for…
In a bid to promote financial inclusion and support the government’s objective of economic growth, the Uganda Development Bank (UBD) has launched the Women Prosper Loans. This innovative financial product is specifically designed to empower female entrepreneurs, providing them with…
In a bid to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development, the government of Denmark has pledged to partner with Uganda on a massive reforestation campaign in an initiative that aims to plant at least 29 hectares of trees in the…
The Ugandan government‘s decision to ban doctors and medical personnel employed by the state from owning and running private facilities is a move aimed at improving service provision in the health sector. This directive, set to take effect on July…
The private sector has a critical role in promoting sustainable water usage and mitigating the effects of climate change. This was emphasized by officials from Stanbic Bank Uganda and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) during a panel discussion organized by the…
As Uganda’s oil and gas sector continues to evolve, strategic partnerships have emerged as a vital component for driving growth, productivity, and profitability. According to Ali Sekatawa, Director Legal, at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), partnerships at all levels…
Uganda’s economic transformation can only be achieved through sustainable development, according to Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of the Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL). This statement emphasizes the crucial role sustainable development plays in driving economic growth while mitigating climate change.…
Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has launched direct flights from Entebbe to Gatwick Airport in London, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation history. This new route is expected to boost tourism and trade between Uganda and the United…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Limited has taken a significant step towards building local expertise in Uganda’s oil and gas sector. In collaboration with Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Limited (PCK) and Avanti Energy…
The public relations (PR) industry is going through some pretty wild transformations, and it’s not just about creating buzz anymore. According to the ICCO World PR Report 2024-2025, a wave of changes is sweeping across the global PR landscape—changes that…
As Uganda readies itself for the monumental shift in its power distribution sector, the clock is ticking toward April 1, 2025, when Umeme’s long-standing monopoly will come to an end. The transition of power distribution to the Uganda Electricity Distribution…
To streamline Uganda’s mortgage financing sector, the Central Bank has tabled before Parliament a Bill that seeks to protect borrowers’ properties from being attached. The Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill 2025, which was tabled before the Parliament last week, states that…
The list of schools that qualified to participate in the 10th Anniversary of the Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship has finally been released. The participating schools were announced on Monday during the official unveiling of the Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship…
The African Development Bank (ADB), under the leadership of its outgoing President Akinwumi Adesina, is playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth in various African countries, including Uganda. In recognition of his efforts to transform African economies, Kenyan President…