The appointment of Joshua Oigara as the new Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Holdings Plc, effective March 1, 2026, is more than a standard executive transition. It is a strategic ‘double-down’ by the Standard Bank Group on the East African…
By Publicist East Africa For years, Uganda’s creators have been visible, loud, influential, and culturally dominant, yet economically fragile. They shaped conversations, trends, and even elections. But when it came to structure, financing, and policy, the ecosystem lagged behind the…
When Uganda’s digital creators, regulators, financiers, and ecosystem leaders gathered on December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the intention was not spectacle. It was substance. The Ongea Africa Digital Creators Summit did not set out to merely announce policy;…
From Online Personality to Economic Contributor Running on the theme ‘From Regulation to Prosperity,’ the summit, which was officiated by Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, was the evolution of the digital creator. Hon. Thembo stressed…
The launch of the Stanbic Digital Creators Summit 2025, to be held on December 11th at Speke Resort Munyonyo, has been hailed as a pivotal moment for Uganda’s fragmented digital space, signalling a unified effort to treat the creator economy…
The 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference 2025 concluded with a strong consensus on the need to accelerate digitisation to achieve deeper financial inclusion in Uganda. At the heart of the dialogue, Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO Kenneth Mumba…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in a major strategic collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Ongea Africa, and the Uganda Digital Society (UDS), has officially launched the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, slated for December 11th, at Speke Resort Munyonyo.…
Recognising that the battle against financial fraud is now fought in the digital space, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), has launched a strategic initiative engaging online media personalities, digital editors, and social-media influencers in…
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),…
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…
Stanbic Bank Uganda is strategically executing its commitment to drive Uganda’s growth not only through finance and commerce but also by addressing fundamental social well-being, particularly in areas crucial for community and national progress. This commitment is vividly illustrated by…
Stanbic Bank Uganda and PostBank Uganda Limited (soon to be Pearl Bank Uganda) have announced a strategic partnership to link their respective mobile wallet platforms, FlexiPay and Wendi Wallet, a significant move that signals a new direction for Uganda’s financial services…
The path to sustainable and resilient economic growth in East Africa lies not just in capital investment, but in the strength of collaboration between investors and government policymakers. This was the core message delivered by Kenneth Mutaonga, Co-founder of Asilia…
The 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit that kicked off in Kampala today has become the platform for a powerful declaration: East Africa is entering an “unstoppable” era of growth, powered by deliberate regional integration and massive capital mobilisation. Held…
The newly launched Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator is set to be a transformative force, placing the economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) at the heart of Uganda’s sustainable development agenda. This two-year initiative, a strategic partnership between Stanbic…