The Stanbic Business Incubator, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), has graduated 48 entrepreneurs after several months of rigorous training, mentorship, and coaching. The incubator was launched in April last year, offering two programs: the Stanbic Accelerator Programme…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has sounded the alarm on the growing menace of vandalism targeting critical telecom infrastructure across the country. In collaboration with leading telecom operators MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and ATC Uganda Office, the UCC has launched…
Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), has been honoured among the top five individuals making a Distinguished Individual Contribution to Africa’s energy industry at the prestigious 2025 Big Five Board Awards. This recognition,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has achieved a significant milestone with the appointment of its Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Global Executive Committee, as a Member at Large. This appointment,…
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and increasing public scrutiny, the power of effective communication has never been more critical for the banking sector. This pressing need has been squarely addressed by the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), which…
MTN Uganda, in partnership with the Tooro Kingdom, on Thursday May 15, 2025, launched the fourth edition of the prestigious MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Tournament at Muchwa, with this year’s edition expanding to include both football and netball competitions…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially launched the National Marketing Strategy for Uganda’s Tourism Sector, a comprehensive framework designed to promote and position Destination Uganda on the global stage. This initiative, code-named the Uganda National Destination Marketing Strategy 2024/25-2028/29,…
Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, has unveiled the government’s ambitious National Science, Technology, and Innovation (NSTI) strategy, which is aimed at driving economic transformation. The strategy, which Dr. Musenero unveiled today during the…
Uganda’s global innovation ranking currently stands at 121st out of 133 economies, a position that has raised concerns among stakeholders. However, Ms. Nabatanzi Miriam, Commissioner of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), expressed optimism about…
The construction of Uganda’s oil refinery is set to be a game-changer for the country’s economy, with a macro-economic study by Stanbic Bank revealing that it will add over US$3.3 billion (about Shs 12.53 trillion) to the country’s gross domestic…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda and many African economies, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, according to experts, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agrochemicals and fertilisers. During the Crop Life Uganda Symposium…
Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), under the management of Ms. Catherine Poran as Chief Executive, will conduct a graduation ceremony for the 2024 cohort of SMEs under two capacity building programs; Stanbic…
In a landmark partnership, Stanbic Bank and the Government of Uganda have joined forces to unveil the Stanbic Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) agenda, a groundbreaking initiative to transform the lives of millions of Ugandans and accelerate economic growth. The…
Uganda has taken a significant step towards strengthening air connectivity and cooperation with Latvia by signing a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), signed on May 12, 2025. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Jeje Odong…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a surprising departure from his usual rhetoric, has stressed that Uganda’s true path to economic liberation lies in technology, skills, and practical education, not politics. Museveni made the remarks during his regional tour on the…