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…
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 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 successful conclusion of Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 on January 10th marks a defining moment in the long-standing alliance between cultural heritage and corporate innovation. Under the visionary leadership of Her Royal Highness the Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, and with…
MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) Uganda, under the leadership of Mr. Richard Yego as Managing Director, has officially launched the 2026 edition of its ‘Win School Fees for a Year and More’ campaign. Now in its third consecutive year, the initiative…
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 the Kayoola E-Coach 13M rolled into the Metroplex Naalya parking lot this week, it wasn’t just completing a journey; it was fulfilling a prophecy of Ugandan self-reliance! At the heart of this homecoming was Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the…
In a major move to formalise Uganda’s economy and accelerate digital inclusion, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have unveiled enhanced digital tax services on the *165# platform. This partnership, officially launched on December 22,…
In a move that blends urban renewal with digital transformation, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) this week formally handed over the newly refreshed and modernised Lira Main Market to the city’s leadership. The project, commissioned on Friday, 19th…
In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility and community solidarity, Centenary Bank and MTN Uganda have today presented a collective cheque of Shs435 million to the Buganda Kingdom. The donation is earmarked for the completion of the long-awaited Accident…
Mengo League held their nerve when it mattered most, edging KOSA League 7–6 on penalties to win the MTN Inter-Alumni Futsal League final on Saturday, December 13, and clinch a fully paid trip to Morocco to support the Uganda Cranes…
MTN Uganda anticipates closing the financial year with good results in line with market guidance, driven by increased data consumption, sustained growth in mobile money services, and ongoing investment in network expansion, according to Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bugembe. Mr.…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), during a high-level stakeholder engagement held today at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, declared a landmark year of growth and unveiled aggressive plans to transform the nation into a regional aviation powerhouse. Led…
The leadership team from MTN Mobile Money Uganda (MTN MoMo), headed by the CEO Richard Yego, conducted a high-level courtesy visit with the Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, on Friday. The strategic engagement focused on strengthening…
The path to achieving truly inclusive finance in Uganda extends far beyond basic mobile money transfers. That was the central message delivered by MTN MoMo leadership at the Finance Innovations Symposium held on Tuesday this week at the Sheraton Kampala,…