Telecom giant MTN Uganda has appointed Nigerian finance expert Victor Onyebuchi as the Head of Banking Operations for MoMo, its mobile money platform. MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) is a widely used digital financial service in Uganda and Africa that allows…
In a bid to enable Ugandan business operators to have easier and more affordable access to credit, Stanbic Bank Uganda has reduced its USD Prime Lending Rate (PLR) from 13.5% to 13.0% per annum. According to a statement from the…
The Netherlands government, through the CommonGround project, is empowering farmers in Bunyangabu and Ntoroko districts in western Uganda to engage in large-scale coffee farming. By providing both financial and technical support, the Netherlands is transforming local communities and enhancing their…
In light of the recent Executive Order by U.S. President Donald Trump, which affected the distribution of life-saving HIV/AIDS medications globally, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has reassured Ugandans living with HIV that access to antiretroviral (ARV) therapy will remain…
The Ministry of health has issued a public warning to all Ugandans and foreigners in the country about an outbreak of the deadly Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda, which has killed one person so far. The public warning about…
Uganda’s healthcare sector is poised for a major transformation with the unveiling of the Aga Khan University Hospital’s Nakawa Specialty Centre. Located strategically along Old Port Bell Road, this state-of-the-art facility is setting a new benchmark for medical excellence, not…
Dr. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank Uganda, stands out as a transformative leader with a visionary approach and unwavering commitment to financial inclusion. In Uganda’s banking landscape, Dr. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank Uganda, stands out…
By Isaac Tugume Uganda is grappling with a deadly enemy—counterfeit products—and Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among is calling for immediate action. Counterfeit goods are flooding the market, posing grave threats to both the economy and the lives of…
As economies around the world recover from the pangs and negative side-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are evolving with technology, in a bid to operate effectively and efficiently, using minimal resources. Because of this major shift in operational modes,…
Mukwano Industries, Centenary Bank and NBS TV have retained the No.#1 position as the most admired Ugandan brands in Uganda, while MTN, Coca-Cola and Stanbic Bank are the leading non-Ugandan brands.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Brand Africa 100 Awards 2023, we reflect on the remarkable achievements of the previous year's event.
The government of Uganda has finalized a grand plan to construct an oil refinery in the country, in a bid to boost the Oil and Gas sector and to make it self-sustainable.
The telecom industry in East Africa is abuzz with news of an unprecedented CEO swap between Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, and MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of the multinational MTN Group.
The Management of I&M Bank Uganda has been lauded for the Bank’s relentless efforts at boosting Uganda’s agricultural sector, through extending financial support and investment advice to farmers and other stakeholders in the sector.
The popular annual Brand Africa 100 Awards are back, bigger and better this year and are scheduled to be held on July 6th, 2023 in Kampala.