Stewarding an Institution’s Memory: TDB Group at 40 In development finance, institutions are judged not only by the capital they deploy, but by the clarity with which they document reform, governance, and impact over time. Few moments reveal this more…
In a high-level stakeholder engagement held this week at the Imperial Royale Hotel, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) revealed a critical financial bottleneck that threatens to stall the nation’s soaring aviation ambitions. The UCAA Director General, Mr. Fred K.…
Uganda is gearing up for a landmark moment on December 12th, 2025, as the Trade and Development Bank (TDB Group) hosts its 40th Anniversary Cocktail and unveils a Commemorative Coffee-Table Book at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This is no ordinary…
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has publicly criticised the government’s decision to allocate Shs5.4 billion toward purchasing a power stabiliser for Roofings Limited in Namanve Industrial Park. This condemnation came amidst the parliamentary approval…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s premier development finance institution, has launched its new regional office in Hoima City, marking a strategic expansion aimed at deepening financial inclusion, fueling economic growth, and channeling critical investment into the agricultural sector.…
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…
The future of Uganda’s microfinance and savings sector took center stage at the 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference, held at Hotel Africana, in Kampala this week. Held under the theme “Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja on Friday, September 26, 2025, marking a monumental day for Uganda in terms of industrialisation. The event cemented the nation’s position as a regional leader in mobility innovation…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 13.5% interest rate for the Financial Year 2024/25, a testament to its exceptional performance and strategic success. The announcement was made today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning…
Uganda is losing staggering amounts of revenue from its mineral wealth, with a new report from the Auditor General, Edward Okwakol, revealing a Shs11 trillion loss from black market gold exports. This massive financial haemorrhage is directly undermining the government’s…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) is embarking on a new phase of its ambitious plan to transform the national economy. This was revealed today by Mr Kaggwa Moses, the Director of Economic Affairs, during a presser…
Uganda has taken a significant stride toward aligning its economic ambitions with global climate goals. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in a landmark partnership with the World Bank, European Union, Stanbic Bank, and other key international and…
In a powerful address that set the tone for the national budgeting process, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, announced a major crackdown on dishonest and inefficient fiscal practices. At the National Budget Conference for the…
Africa’s contribution to global trade stands at a modest 3%, a number that falls too short of the continent’s immense potential. However, a closer look at intra-African trade reveals a more concerning trend: a decline from 14.5% in 2021 to…
The signing of a cooperation agreement between Uganda and Algeria on Monday, September 8, 2025, marks a significant milestone in their diplomatic and economic relations. Signed by Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelkarim Bouzred, the…