The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is set to showcase the country’s oil investment prospects at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, a premier energy investment event. UNOC’s CEO, Proscovia Nabbanja, will highlight the opportunities available in Uganda’s oil and…
In a landmark move that reaffirms Uganda’s pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and regional health leadership, Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) has secured a USD36M ( about Shs131 billion) facility from Stanbic Bank Uganda. The financing will support the construction of a new…
A recent scandal involving a Ksh1.5 billion M-Pesa scam has led to the dismissal of 200 employees at Equity Bank in Kenya, which is one of the biggest cleanups in the Bank’s history. Sources at the Bank revealed to the…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Juliana Kagwa, who was appointed today to lead the organisation that’s key at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector. Her appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agro-inputs, which can have devastating consequences for farmers, the economy, and the country’s food security…
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) has elected Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), as Vice President for Africa. Dr. Mutikanga was elected to the position of…
The visit of the National Drug Authority (NDA) to DEI Biopharma Limited’s facility today marks a significant milestone in not only Uganda’s but also Africa’s pharmaceutical industry. This event, according to Dr. Mathias Magoola, the founder and Managing Director of…
Kampala’s skyline is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the vision and expertise of real estate developers like Ashaba Ainea. As the Executive Director of SMS Construction Limited Uganda, Ashaba is behind some of the city’s most iconic projects, including…
MTN Uganda has reappointed Ms. Karabo Nondumo and Dr. Winnie Tarinyebwa Kiryabwire as Non-Executive Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership and governance. This move is expected to further enhance MTN Uganda’s competitive advantage and market leadership in…
The pharmaceutical industry in Uganda is poised for a significant global impact after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted an application from Dei BioPharma for the review of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for liraglutide, a treatment…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is teaming up with Stanbic Bank, collaborating with the Stanbic Business Incubator (SBI) on several enterprise development initiatives, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the oil and gas sector. One…
The Stanbic Business Incubator, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), has graduated 48 entrepreneurs after several months of rigorous training, mentorship, and coaching. The incubator was launched in April last year, offering two programs: the Stanbic Accelerator Programme…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has sounded the alarm on the growing menace of vandalism targeting critical telecom infrastructure across the country. In collaboration with leading telecom operators MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and ATC Uganda Office, the UCC has launched…
Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), has been honoured among the top five individuals making a Distinguished Individual Contribution to Africa’s energy industry at the prestigious 2025 Big Five Board Awards. This recognition,…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially launched the National Marketing Strategy for Uganda’s Tourism Sector, a comprehensive framework designed to promote and position Destination Uganda on the global stage. This initiative, code-named the Uganda National Destination Marketing Strategy 2024/25-2028/29,…