The African Union (AU) is making a concerted push to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative aimed at unlocking the continent’s vast economic potential. At the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to strengthen collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. This partnership, which focuses on tree growing and…
Uganda is making significant strides in the quest to leverage its rich mineral wealth for national development, moving from being a raw mineral exporter to a value-added producer. This strategic shift was the central theme of the 14th Annual Mineral…
Uganda’s future hinges on its youthful population, and the recent Canada East Africa Business Exchange (CEABEX) amplified the call to harness this potential through STEM education. Speaking at the event, Maureen Karamagi, a Ugandan specialist in STEM education, shared crucial…
Under the visionary leadership of Muliisa Grace as Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda has achieved a historic milestone by arranging a €230 million (approximately Shs950 billion) syndicated loan to fuel Uganda’s economic transformation. This groundbreaking transaction, which was recently approved by…
When institutions or businesses fail, the headlines usually quickly point to financial loss, collapsing share prices, or mismanagement of resources. Rarely do they ask the deeper question: where was the Board? Across sectors, from finance to cooperatives to family businesses,…
In a move set to reshape its strategic direction, SanlamAllianz Re, the reinsurance arm of SanlamAllianz, has appointed Tobias Suek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2025. This appointment signifies the company’s commitment to leveraging global expertise,…
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to empower the nation’s youth with the graduation of 103 youth from the second cohort of its MTN ACE Initiative. The graduation, held on Friday, at…
A high-level delegation led by Hu Zhangliang, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), visited the ongoing expansion project at Entebbe International Airport on September 21, 2025. The inspection and subsequent meeting with key Ugandan officials, including…
Uganda’s E-mobility sector is gaining significant momentum, with Kiira Motors Corporation at the forefront of the nation’s push toward a greener, more sustainable future. At the National E-Mobility Expo 2025 held this week and officiated over by the Minister for…
Uganda is at a turning point. For years, our growth story has leaned on agriculture, trade, and traditional industries. But the future will be defined by those who can grow without destroying the environment. That’s where the Uganda Green Enterprise…
Uganda’s journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is facing significant hurdles, with a report from the Auditor General (AG) Mr. Edward Okwakol, revealing critical delays and underfunding across major projects. According to the report, while the government had set a…
Centenary Bank is being hailed as the top-performing partner in the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project, a high-impact initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and underserved communities. During a high-level review meeting held on Thursday,…
A World Bank-funded project designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Uganda, popularly known as ‘GROW’, is facing significant challenges, with a new report revealing that a massive Shs41.22 billion in funding remains unspent. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for…
When Airtel Uganda, under the leadership of Soumendra Sahu as Managing Director, announced a 28.7% surge in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Shs197.2 billion for the first half of 2025, the headlines painted a picture of a company on the…