By Joseph KanyamunyuDirector, Public Affairs & Government Relations, Publics Africa Communications In February 2024, Uganda crossed a critical threshold. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global authority on combatting illicit finance, removed our country from its grey list a…
The Uganda Airlines Mobile App payment system is a real game-changer in the travel industry, revolutionizing the way passengers book and pay for flights. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, urged travelers to use the Uganda Airlines App,…
The recent handover of Umeme’s distribution assets to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s energy sector. This development is expected to profoundly impact the country’s economic growth, as it paves the way for…
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s mining sector with the appointment of Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi as its Executive Director. This move is expected to bring about a new era of growth,…
The exhibition’s theme, “Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices for Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education in Uganda,” highlighted the importance of leveraging AI in learning. Prof. Mary Okwakol, Executive Director of NCHE, emphasized the potential of AI in addressing pressing…
The government of Uganda and its joint venture Alpha MBM Investments signed an implementation agreement worth US$4 billion (about 14.6 trillion) to construct an oil refinery in Hoima District. This will transform Uganda’s oil and gas sector and spur economic…
Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited has released its Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, showcasing robust financial health and strategic growth. The report highlights the bank’s resilience in a dynamic economic environment, marked…
As Uganda inches closer to joining the ranks of oil-producing nations, one project remains at the heart of its ambitions: the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Stretching 1,443 kilometers from the oil fields of mid-western Uganda to the Tanzanian…
Muganwa’s inclusion on the Board signals the bank’s intent to further integrate strategic deal-making and long-term investment thinking into its top-level decision-making an edge that could redefine how Stanbic delivers value to large corporates, institutions, and high-value clients. The appointment…
In a fresh twist of events, the Auditor General, Edward Akol, has revised the figure for the Umeme buyout from the earlier estimated Shs700.218 billion to Sh432.677 billion, a move that’s bound to spark controversy. The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon.…
Uganda’s coffee industry is experiencing a significant surge, with exports reaching unprecedented heights. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, coffee exports in February 2025 totaled 555,756 60-kilo bags, worth a staggering US$167.68…
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…