The celebration of Emirates Airlines’ 25th Anniversary of operations in Uganda this week has cast a spotlight on the pivotal role of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in positioning Entebbe International Airport (EBB) as a secure, compliant, and continuously…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has dealt a significant blow to the operating model of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of the global giant Diageo Plc, under Felicite Nson’s leadership as Managing Director. Diageo…
In a move that underscores its commitment to driving socio-economic transformation, Stanbic Bank Uganda today rolled out its strategic financial literacy campaign, starting with a high-impact session in Mbarara. The initiative, part of the bank’s “Love Month” activities under Customer…
A strategic collaboration between MoMo by MTN and the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) is set to revolutionise how ordinary Ugandans access investment opportunities, moving the process from the brokerage office to the mobile phone. MoMo led by the Chief Executive Officer…
In a high-impact move to capture a significant share of the world’s largest outbound tourism market, the Uganda Embassy in Beijing, in partnership with the Consulate General in Guangzhou, utilised the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary to launch a comprehensive tourism…
The recent high-level meeting between the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) marks a significant diplomatic and financial breakthrough for Uganda. Held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings,…
Africa is set for a significant strategic intervention as the continent’s top strategy professionals, policymakers, and business leaders converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) Africa Regional Conference 2025. Scheduled for October 30–31, 2025,…
The 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting, hosted this week by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in Kampala, underscores Uganda’s pivotal role in regional air navigation and connectivity. The partnership surrounding the North-Eastern Africa VSAT…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has taken a decisive stride toward securing its energy future and cultivating homegrown technical leadership by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global energy technology leader, Baker Hughes. This strategic partnership…
The path to sustainable and resilient economic growth in East Africa lies not just in capital investment, but in the strength of collaboration between investors and government policymakers. This was the core message delivered by Kenneth Mutaonga, Co-founder of Asilia…
A historic moment in African aviation unfolded over the weekend as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Cessna float plane successfully took off from Entebbe, instantly reigniting the sense of connectivity across the Lake Victoria islands. This event is more than…
A devastating drowning incident at the Busowoko Falls in Jinja city over the weekend has not only claimed the life of a respected public official and expert in the gas and oil sector, but also delivered a profound blow to…
For too long, corporate governance discourse has portrayed the Company Secretary as the power behind the throne; a shadowy yet influential figure whispering counsel from behind closed doors. While poetic, that phrase no longer fits the modern governance architecture. It…
Uganda’s poultry sector is emerging as a powerful engine for national development, moving beyond subsistence farming to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, job creation, and food security. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
The second day of the 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held in Kampala this week, zeroed in on the critical confluence of investments, innovations, and collaboration that is rapidly fueling Africa’s financial technology growth story. A major presence at the…