Uganda has firmly positioned itself as one of Africa’s fastest-rising gold exporters, with gold export earnings reaching an unprecedented US$5.8 billion (approximately Shs21.1 trillion) in the year ending November 2025, according to the Bank of Uganda. This remarkable growth underscores…
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…
By Joseph Kanyamunyu Ugandans are being encouraged to save more than ever before. But beneath the headlines and product launches lies a deeper, more uncomfortable question: Are we merely saving money, or are we finally learning how money should work…
On January 1, 2026, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) officially inaugurated a new era. Mr. Nkanyiso Mncwabe, a commercially hardened veteran from the South African Breweries (SAB) system, took the helm as Managing Director. He arrives at a pivotal moment, whereby…
When Uganda’s digital creators, regulators, financiers, and ecosystem leaders gathered on December 11, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the intention was not spectacle. It was substance. The Ongea Africa Digital Creators Summit did not set out to merely announce policy;…
As the calendar turned to January 1, 2026, Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) officially entered a new strategic chapter with the appointment of Mr. Nkanyiso Mncwabe as Managing Director. Taking over the mantle from Mr. Adu Rando, Mncwabe takes the helm…
In a resounding endorsement of Kenya’s evolving capital markets, East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has successfully raised KSh 16.7 billion through an oversubscribed corporate bond. The issue, which targeted KSh 11 billion, attracted a massive KSh 17.1 billion in bids,…
The dream of ‘First Oil’ for the East African region has moved from the horizon to the immediate foreground. In a high-level bilateral meeting held Monday morning at the Ministry of Energy in Dar es Salaam, officials confirmed that the…
In a strategic move to professionalise Uganda’s primary economic engine, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has officially launched three pivotal statutory instruments designed to anchor the sector’s growth through the end of the decade. Presided over…
The promise of high-speed, satellite-based internet for every corner of Uganda has hit a significant regulatory wall. Just weeks after Airtel Africa announced its ambitious partnership with SpaceX to launch Starlink services across its 14 African markets, the Government of…
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 development that has sent ripples of frustration through the East African travel community, dozens of passengers remain stranded at Dubai International Airport (DXB) following the failure of Uganda Airlines to execute its scheduled flight to Entebbe. The national…
In a decisive move to curb the exploitation of sugarcane out-growers and maintain regional stability, the Government of Uganda has intervened to establish a minimum sugarcane price of Shs125,000 per ton for farmers in Busoga sub-region. The intervention follows a…