The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with AirServ and African Leaders in Aviation, hosted the second annual Girls in Aviation Day on September 24, 2025. This event is part of a broader, sustained effort to inspire and mentor…
A historic shift has occurred in Africa’s broadcasting industry. French media giant CANAL+, under the leadership of Maxime Sadaa as Group Chairman and CEO, has secured effective control of MultiChoice Group, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, following the successful completion of…
Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego, MTN MoMo Uganda is taking a significant step to champion financial inclusion and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation. This follows Yego’s announcement of a strategic partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Kenya, committing to a future of sustained economic growth despite global headwinds. This renewed commitment was the central theme of a high-level meeting between AfDB’s Regional Director, Alex…
Uganda’s future hinges on its youthful population, and the recent Canada East Africa Business Exchange (CEABEX) amplified the call to harness this potential through STEM education. Speaking at the event, Maureen Karamagi, a Ugandan specialist in STEM education, shared crucial…
Under the visionary leadership of Muliisa Grace as Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda has achieved a historic milestone by arranging a €230 million (approximately Shs950 billion) syndicated loan to fuel Uganda’s economic transformation. This groundbreaking transaction, which was recently approved by…
When institutions or businesses fail, the headlines usually quickly point to financial loss, collapsing share prices, or mismanagement of resources. Rarely do they ask the deeper question: where was the Board? Across sectors, from finance to cooperatives to family businesses,…
After eight years of transformative leadership, Daniel Ogong, the Head of Marketing and Communication at Stanbic Bank Uganda, is stepping down from his role. His departure, effective October 1, 2025, marks the end of an era that saw Stanbic’s brand…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation sector, Mr. Samuel Wonekha, the General Manager of Regional Airports at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected to the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Region Board. Following this development, he…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has today officially launched its E-Supervision (SupTech) Project, a landmark initiative set to modernise and transform the supervision of the country’s financial sector. This new regulatory technology (RegTech) system, unveiled by the Central Bank Governor,…
In a move set to reshape its strategic direction, SanlamAllianz Re, the reinsurance arm of SanlamAllianz, has appointed Tobias Suek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2025. This appointment signifies the company’s commitment to leveraging global expertise,…
The Government of Uganda is taking a significant step to boost the nation’s coffee sector by promoting its high-quality coffee at the World Speciality Coffee Conference and Exhibition (SCAJ 2025) in Tokyo, Japan, from September 24-27, 2025. This high-profile event…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 13.5% interest rate for the Financial Year 2024/25, a testament to its exceptional performance and strategic success. The announcement was made today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning…
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to empower the nation’s youth with the graduation of 103 youth from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative. The graduation, held on Friday, at…
A high-level delegation led by Hu Zhangliang, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), visited the ongoing expansion project at Entebbe International Airport on September 21, 2025. The inspection and subsequent meeting with key Ugandan officials, including…