The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has taken a decisive leap toward realising Uganda’s ambitious clean energy goals with the official launch of the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU). Unveiled during the high-profile Renewable Energy Conference 2025 (REC25) and…
NIC Holdings Limited, a listed company on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) under the leadership of Elias Edu as Managing Director, has delivered a sharp warning to its investors, announcing an expected consolidated net loss for the half-year period ended…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) on Monday announced the conclusion of its Sustainable Energy Development Programme Performance Review, a pivotal platform used to finalise plans for the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The review, spearheaded by…
Uganda is set to transform its climate challenges into massive investment opportunities, an agenda driven by the recent introduction of the nation’s green taxonomy. This was the central theme of the opening panel at the Green Finance Dialogue Forum 2025,…
Rwanda reaffirmed its position as a leading African investment destination during the recent Rwanda Country Summit at the AFSIC: Investing in Africa 2025 conference in London, UK. Co-hosted by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Kigali International Financial Center…
In a strategic move to solidify its position as one of Africa’s most captivating travel destinations, Uganda successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 17–19. Held under the evocative theme “Experience the Pearl of Africa,” the…
The East Africa Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), hosted a few days ago in Kampala by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), signalled a definitive shift for the region’s financial landscape. Under…
In a powerful validation of its commitment to ethical leadership, strategic foresight, and a culture of excellence, Pride Bank celebrated a major triumph at the Uganda CFO Awards 2025 on Thursday this week, at a function held at the Kampala…
Uganda has embarked on a decisive path toward a fully digital economy with the launch of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30). Unveiled at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Kampala,…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), is intensifying its efforts to secure essential resources for the country’s socio-economic transformation. This was highlighted this week by a high-level engagement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), which…
In a powerful demonstration of corporate responsibility intersecting with strategic growth, Glovo, a leading on-demand multi-category delivery platform, and community-based organisation Haba Na Haba have announced a compelling milestone: the successful rescue and distribution of 2,712,061 meals to food-insecure communities…
As Uganda edges closer to large-scale commercial oil production, the conversation is shifting from resource extraction to responsible development. At the heart of this transition is the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), which is aggressively positioning itself as a…
Uganda has achieved significant international recognition at the prestigious World Food Forum’s (WFF) flagship event in Rome, Italy, where the country was honoured as an outstanding global leader in the implementation of the South-South Cooperation Project. The award, announced during…
Mobile Money has transformed Uganda’s financial landscape, but with convenience comes complexity. As mobile money platforms become central to the economy, the battle against fraud intensifies. This challenge is front and center during this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to achieve…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has sounded a clear and urgent alarm this Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” As the leading cancer among women in Uganda, the disease presents a formidable public health challenge, yet one that…