The insurance industry across Africa is at a crossroads. As highlighted by Grace Muliisa, Ecobank Uganda’s Managing Director, at the 47th OESAI-Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers Annual Conference & AGM, running from August 23rd to 27th, 2025, in Kampala,…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is taking a strategic, hands-on approach to driving the nation’s economic growth, moving beyond traditional banking to directly empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its subsidiary, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL). This commitment is particularly…
Uganda is taking a bold, strategic step towards its national development goals by officially recognising the inseparable link between digital connectivity and energy access. At the recent Telecom Sector Power Forum held in Kampala, a new era of cooperation was…
In an era of rapid technological change, Standard Chartered Uganda is demonstrating how a bank with over a century of history can not only remain relevant but also lead the digital revolution. The bank’s commitment to digitising its services is…
The abduction and cryptocurrency theft targeting Festo Ivaibi, the founder of Afro Token, which occurred a few days ago, marks a critical turning point for Uganda’s emerging blockchain and crypto sector. According to blockchain transaction records, the perpetrators, who included…
In the evolving narrative of Africa’s financial sector, few executives embody the rare mix of technical rigour, regional credibility, and institutional transformation like Francis Karuhanga, the newly appointed Regional Chief Executive for South and Central Africa at Standard Bank Group,…
Pride Bank has launched a groundbreaking new product designed to empower millions of Ugandans who participate in collective savings groups, such as SACCOs (Savings and Credit Co-operatives), VSLAs (Village Savings and Loan Associations), and investment clubs. This initiative, launched today…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, is making significant strategic leadership changes, with two prominent Ugandan executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga, taking on elevated roles. These appointments highlight the Group’s confidence in Ugandan talent and its deliberate…
Over the past 14 months, the Ugandan shilling has shown remarkable strength, appreciating steadily against the US dollar. In a televised address today, Bank of Uganda (BoU) Governor Michael Atingi-Ego clarified the central bank’s role, asserting that this appreciation is…
Stanbic Uganda has released its half-year financial results for 2025, revealing a robust performance that not only underscores its market leadership but also its direct role in driving Uganda’s economic growth and empowering key demographics. The bank’s strong commercial success…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s commissioning of the Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia District over the weekend marks a significant turning point for Uganda’s economy. The project, a significant investment in local mineral processing, is poised to transform how Uganda…
Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has been appointed the Board Chairman of Old Mutual Investment Group, replacing Prof. Samuel Sejjaka, a strategic move that is bound to reshape Uganda’s investment landscape This…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group Co., Ltd. (CCIC) on Monday, August 11, 2025, a strategic move that will significantly bolster Uganda’s economy. This pivotal partnership…
Stanbic Bank is positioning itself as a key driver of Uganda’s economic growth, launching a significant campaign to attract foreign investment. Through its Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, the bank is actively engaging with multinational corporations to showcase Uganda…
As Uganda prepares to host the prestigious Brand Africa Awards ceremony on August 15th, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the spotlight intensifies on a critical force reshaping corporate identity and consumer engagement across the continent: digitalisation. This transformative wave…