FINCA Uganda has officially launched a Shs100 million relief initiative to support traders in downtown Kampala whose businesses were devastated by the severe flash floods of October and November 2025. The initiative, announced during a press conference at the Fairway…
The successful conclusion of Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 on January 10th marks a defining moment in the long-standing alliance between cultural heritage and corporate innovation. Under the visionary leadership of Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, and with…
In the traditional corporate hierarchy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is often the face of the brand, but the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the engine. As Uganda moves into 2026, a transformative shift has occurred: the most critical ‘engines’…
In a significant turn of events for Uganda’s telecommunications sector, the long-standing impasse between the government and Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, appears to be nearing a resolution. This development marks a dramatic shift from late 2025, when we…
Stewarding an Institution’s Memory: TDB Group at 40 In development finance, institutions are judged not only by the capital they deploy, but by the clarity with which they document reform, governance, and impact over time. Few moments reveal this more…
In Uganda’s rapidly evolving 2026 economy, brand equity has become the new currency for growth. Leading this shift is a visionary group of women who are transforming marketing from a traditional cost center into a strategic engine of nation-building. From…
MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) Uganda, under the leadership of Mr. Richard Yego as Managing Director, has officially launched the 2026 edition of its ‘Win School Fees for a Year and More’ campaign. Now in its third consecutive year, the initiative…
Uganda has firmly positioned itself as one of Africa’s fastest-rising gold exporters, with gold export earnings reaching an unprecedented US$5.8 billion (approximately Shs21.1 trillion) in the year ending November 2025, according to the Bank of Uganda. This remarkable growth underscores…
When Uganda elevated some municipalities to city status in July 2020, it signalled an aspiration to rebalance growth, decongest Kampala, and unlock regional economic potential. But years later, one reality is clear: declaring a city does not automatically create one.…
Across the African continent, a new era of Economic Sovereignty is being led by an elite cadre of banking executives. As Africa shifts toward the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and navigates complex digital transformations, these CEOs are reimagining…
By Publicist East Africa For years, Uganda’s creators have been visible, loud, influential, and culturally dominant, yet economically fragile. They shaped conversations, trends, and even elections. But when it came to structure, financing, and policy, the ecosystem lagged behind the…
By Joseph Kanyamunyu Ugandans are being encouraged to save more than ever before. But beneath the headlines and product launches lies a deeper, more uncomfortable question: Are we merely saving money, or are we finally learning how money should work…
On January 1, 2026, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) officially inaugurated a new era. Mr. Nkanyiso Mncwabe, a commercially hardened veteran from the South African Breweries (SAB) system, took the helm as Managing Director. He arrives at a pivotal moment, whereby…
In a landmark briefing to the Fourth Estate held today at the Uganda Media Centre, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, moved to clear the air on the two most volatile topics…
When Uganda’s digital creators, regulators, financiers, and ecosystem leaders gathered on December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the intention was not spectacle. It was substance. The Ongea Africa Digital Creators Summit did not set out to merely announce policy;…