The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) conducted a large-scale emergency response drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District, critically assessing the country’s preparedness for potential disasters in the emerging oil and gas sector.…
Under the theme of sustainable development, the conference gathered key stakeholders, emphasising that the future of Uganda’s mineral sector hinges on value addition, national content, and learning from global best practices. The Oil and Gas Precedent as a Model for…
Uganda’s livestock sub-sector has taken a significant step toward modernisation and commercialisation with the official reception of the Jianzhou big-ear goats from China, which were unveiled by Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the State Minister for Animal Industry, at the National Animal…
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…
A historic shift has occurred in Africa’s broadcasting industry. French media giant CANAL+, under the leadership of Maxime Sadaa as Group Chairman and CEO, has secured effective control of MultiChoice Group, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, following the successful completion of…
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…
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,…
After eight years of transformative leadership, Daniel Ogong, the Head of Marketing and Communication at Stanbic Bank Uganda, is stepping down from his role. His departure, effective October 1, 2025, marks the end of an era that saw Stanbic’s brand…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation sector, Mr. Samuel Wonekha, the General Manager of Regional Airports at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected to the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Region Board. Following this development, he…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has today officially launched its E-Supervision (SupTech) Project, a landmark initiative set to modernise and transform the supervision of the country’s financial sector. This new regulatory technology (RegTech) system, unveiled by the Central Bank Governor,…
The Government of Uganda is taking a significant step to boost the nation’s coffee sector by promoting its high-quality coffee at the World Speciality Coffee Conference and Exhibition (SCAJ 2025) in Tokyo, Japan, from September 24-27, 2025. This high-profile event…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 13.5% interest rate for the Financial Year 2024/25, a testament to its exceptional performance and strategic success. The announcement was made today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning…
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…