Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu, the Managing Director, has taken significant strides in promoting digital inclusion across rural Uganda by launching new network sites and upgrading existing ones. This initiative aims to provide faster and clearer connectivity…
Backyard farming, also known as home gardening or urban agriculture, is a growing trend that offers numerous benefits for individuals, communities, and the environment. By cultivating crops or raising livestock in one’s backyard, individuals can produce fresh, nutritious food while…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) over the weekend hosted the esteemed Kwagalana Group, led by their chairman, tycoon Godfrey Kirumira, at the Kabalega Industrial Park, marking a significant step towards exploring potential business and partnership opportunities in Uganda’s oil…
Airtel Uganda Managing Director Soumendra Sahu has emphasised the importance of partnerships in shaping Uganda’s digital future. Sahu, who was speaking at the Huawei ICT Congress held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, highlighted the power of…
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks associated with the Isimba Hydro Power Dam, warning that it could collapse at any moment, posing a significant threat to the lives of people living…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) , led by Proscovia Nabbanja as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has launched a Menstrual Hygiene Management Program in schools in the Albertine Graben, donating reusable sanitary pads, sewing machines, and other essential materials to…
MTN Group, a leading South African telecom conglomerate, recently made a significant executive reshuffle, swapping the Chief Executives of their franchises in South Sudan and Rwanda. Monzer Ali, who was appointed as CEO of MTN South Sudan in March 2024,…
The Ministry of Works and Transport has taken a significant step towards boosting trade and tourism in the Rwenzori region by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Engineering Construction Company (CSEC) to upgrade Kasese Airstrip into an…
Uganda is poised to harness its energy resources to drive economic growth and development. The upcoming Energy Convention, scheduled to take place from April 29th to 30th, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, will bring together stakeholders to discuss the…
Uganda’s State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatisation, Hon. Evelyn Anite, has emphasised that manufacturing is the quickest vehicle for the country’s economic transformation. During a tour of industries in Jinja City on Wednesday, Minister Anite highlighted the importance…
MTN Group’s appointment of Monzer Ali as the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Rwanda is a strategic move that is expected to boost the company’s market leadership in the Rwandan telecom industry. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Monzer…
In the ever-evolving world of fintech, few names shine brighter than Strive Masiyiwa, the Zimbabwean telecom mogul who has reshaped Africa’s digital financial landscape. But now, Uganda has its leader making waves in the industry: Richard Yego, the visionary Managing…
Uganda Development Bank (UDB), which is headed by Patricia Ojangole as Managing Director, has introduced the UDB SME Kazi Loan, a tailored financial solution designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. This loan offers funding of up…
The equipment was delivered today to Mpugwe Health Centre III by a team from Stanbic Bank led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, who hailed the medical personnel at the health facility for the great work they are…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has taken a significant step in the fight against financial fraud with the appointment of Dr. Tumubweinee Twinemanzi as Chairman of the Financial Sector Anti-Fraud Consortium. Dr. Twinemanzi is the Executive Director, National Payment Systems…