In a major boost for intra-African connectivity, Uganda Airlines, under the leadership of Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki as CEO, has finalised an interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier. This strategic partnership, announced in a statement on Monday by…
In a decisive response to Uganda’s critical challenge of youth unemployment, estimated at a staggering 75%, Stanbic Bank Uganda is launching the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025. Slated for December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the summit…
MTN Uganda has been publicly recognised as the country’s Top Taxpayer for the last three consecutive years, underscoring its pivotal role in funding Uganda’s ambitious national development agenda. The prestigious recognition was awarded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) at…
Uganda mounted a highly successful campaign at the Warsaw International Tourism and Travel Fair (TT Warsaw) over the weekend, cementing its position as a premier destination for adventure and high-quality speciality coffee in the Central and Eastern European market. The…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has moved to dispel persistent confusion regarding the oversight of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (SACCOs), firmly stating that it retains full supervisory authority over large SACCOs as mandated by law. According to Mr. David…
A new chapter for Uganda’s industrial and pharmaceutical landscape began in Busoga this week as H.E. President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the US$50 million (Shs182 billion) DEI BioPharma Starch Processing Factory in Busambu–Namasagali. This facility is the first phase of a…
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
Uganda has launched a major economic diplomacy push in the Middle East, showcasing the “Naturally Uganda, Naturally Organic” brand at the prestigious Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai. This initiative, driven by the Uganda Mission in the United Arab Emirates…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been recognised for its deep commitment to sustainable business practices, winning the prestigious ESG Excellence Award at the Uganda Bankers Awards Gala. The accolade, presented by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services, the Uganda…
Uganda has taken center stage in shaping Africa’s mineral future by hosting the 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS). At the strategic three-day gathering held at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, in Kampala,…
The GROW Project Uganda achieved a landmark victory for gender equality and economic transformation with the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance (We-Fi) Code at a function held in Kampala on Wednesday, 19, 2025. This pioneering initiative, supported by the…
There is a popular saying in governance circles that “Executive Directors bury the bodies, and Non-Executive Directors must find them.” The statement is tongue-in-cheek, but it captures one of the most delicate realities of Board life: the tension between those…
Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest commercial bank, this week launched a major 18-month-long brand campaign titled “Keep Growing.” This initiative represents a significant commitment to national development, aligning the bank’s operational strategy with its critical Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) Agenda.…
Uganda Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, under the leadership of Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive, is facing a severe crisis of confidence following a recent baggage debacle and escalating revelations of profound systemic operational failures and governance gaps. Critics, among…
In a decisive move signalling a commitment to continental integration, Rwanda has officially implemented visa-free entry for all African citizens. Announced by President Paul Kagame, this landmark policy dismantles long-standing travel barriers and is being hailed as a transformational catalyst…