As Artificial Intelligence (AI) matures from a digital novelty into a foundational pillar of the global economy, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched a high-level dialogue on the future of work. The 16th edition of the NSSF Career…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially launched a high-stakes amnesty window, giving thousands of defaulting employers exactly 60 days to settle outstanding contributions or face aggressive litigation. Announcing the move at Workers House in Kampala today, NSSF Deputy…
As global enterprises increasingly pivot toward Africa as the next great hub for customer operations, a new technological bridge has been built between the Middle East and the African continent. Squaretalk, the Jerusalem-based AI-powered communication powerhouse, has officially announced a…
Part 2: What Emerging Development Finance Models Reveal If industrialisation is Uganda’s declared ambition, then the structure of its capital will determine whether that ambition materialises at scale. Development finance is no longer simply about lending; it is about instrument…
The battle lines for the future of African finance are being redrawn. In a move that has sent ripples through the continent’s financial corridors, Absa Group has appointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the former Managing Director of M-Pesa Africa, to head its…
Part 1: The Institutions Shaping Uganda’s Industrial Future Uganda’s industrial ambition is no longer rhetorical. As the nation transitions into the National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) cycle, the vision of a transformed society is crystallising. Agro-processing zones are expanding, oil-linked…
The landscape of Uganda’s fintech sector is set for a significant shift as Richard Yego, the Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, prepares to step down on February 28, 2026. After a transformative four-year tenure that began in…
The appointment of Girma Wake, the legendary former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as the interim head of Uganda Airlines in early 2026 is being hailed by many Ugandans as a ‘rescue mission’ for the national carrier. However, the 82-year-old aviation…
East Africa is industrialising. Governments across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are accelerating agro-processing, expanding manufacturing zones, investing in power generation and pushing value addition. But beneath the policy speeches and factory announcements lies a deeper question: What materials will…
In the traditional corporate hierarchy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is often the face of the brand, but the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the engine. As Uganda moves into 2026, a transformative shift has occurred: the most critical ‘engines’…
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 Uganda’s rapidly evolving 2026 economy, brand equity has become the new currency for growth. Leading this shift is a visionary group of women who are transforming marketing from a traditional cost center into a strategic engine of nation-building. From…
When Uganda elevated some municipalities to city status in July 2020, it signalled an aspiration to rebalance growth, decongest Kampala, and unlock regional economic potential. But years later, one reality is clear: declaring a city does not automatically create one.…
Across the African continent, a new era of Economic Sovereignty is being led by an elite cadre of banking executives. As Africa shifts toward the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and navigates complex digital transformations, these CEOs are reimagining…
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…