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…
Africa’s financial landscape is to undergo a significant transformation as the continent’s major pension funds prepare to converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural “$700 Billion in 1 Room” All Africa Pensions Summit. This pivotal meeting, announced today during a…
If sleepless nights reveal what leaders worry about, then restful ones reveal something even more telling: the presence of governance that works. Boards are often described as the custodians of purpose, accountability, and strategic direction. Yet in practice, many Boards…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to leveraging the air transport industry as a primary engine for regional integration, tourism, and national economic growth. This was the central message delivered by the UCAA Deputy Director…
Uganda’s digital future is being actively built on the foundations of local innovation, widespread access, and cross-sector collaboration. This was the central theme of the 9th National Conference on Communications (NCC2025), which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to…
Uganda has achieved a significant diplomatic and technical victory, securing one of the eight seats designated for African states on the influential International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term. This election, which took place at the 42nd…
Maize is more than just a crop in Uganda; it is the cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and a key driver of the national economy. The nation’s progress in safeguarding this essential staple against climatic and biological threats is…
In a landmark announcement, a new and highly effective HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, is set to be made available at a drastically reduced cost in over 100 low- and middle-income countries within the next two years. This breakthrough development offers…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), led by the Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama is actively participating in the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock…
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…
Direct Pay Uganda (DPO Pay Uganda), a prominent force in the online payments sector, has officially completed its rebrand to Network International. This significant change, which received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda, aligns the Ugandan operation with its…
Dei BioPharma has unveiled its next bold phase, announcing the commencement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Matugga, on the outskirts of Kampala city. This massive undertaking, unveiled over the weekend by Dr. Mathias Magoola,…
The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agribusiness sector, is indispensable to Uganda’s economic growth. Recognising this, aBi Finance renewed its commitment to strengthening the financial ecosystem for these enterprises at the 10th Annual National…
In her first major public address since being appointed Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), Felicite Nson unveiled her strategic vision for the company at the PeopleBrand House C-Suite Leadership Dialogue. Speaking on the critical theme of “Leadership Succession…
In a significant move to deepen economic cooperation, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has announced that Finnish companies are ready to partner with African nations in key strategic sectors. The announcement, made on Wednesday, September 24,…