Uganda’s global innovation ranking currently stands at 121st out of 133 economies, a position that has raised concerns among stakeholders. However, Ms. Nabatanzi Miriam, Commissioner of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), expressed optimism about…
The construction of Uganda’s oil refinery is set to be a game-changer for the country’s economy, with a macro-economic study by Stanbic Bank revealing that it will add over US$3.3 billion (about Shs 12.53 trillion) to the country’s gross domestic…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda and many African economies, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, according to experts, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agrochemicals and fertilisers. During the Crop Life Uganda Symposium…
Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), under the management of Ms. Catherine Poran as Chief Executive, will conduct a graduation ceremony for the 2024 cohort of SMEs under two capacity building programs; Stanbic…
In a landmark partnership, Stanbic Bank and the Government of Uganda have joined forces to unveil the Stanbic Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) agenda, a groundbreaking initiative to transform the lives of millions of Ugandans and accelerate economic growth. The…
The Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Hon. (Rtd). Lt. Col. Bright Rwamirama, has emphasised the importance of financial institutions in unlocking Uganda’s agricultural potential. Speaking at the Stanbic Consumer Thought Leadership Conference, held at the Kampala Serena Conference Centre…
Coffee is a vital crop for Uganda’s economy, contributing 23% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing nearly one in four Ugandans. In light of this, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), under the leadership of Mercy Kainobwisho,…
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the working population and contributing 24% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, despite its significant contribution, the sector accounts for less than 4% of the national tax…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with UN Women, recently launched a transformative program aimed at empowering women in the West Nile region. The initiative, part of Stanbic Bank’s flagship program Stanbic for Her, targets both refugee and host communities, providing…
A high-level MTN Group delegation, led by Group Chairman Mcebisi Hubert Jonas and Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita, over the weekend visited Uganda’s President, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at State House, Entebbe. The meeting, which was alongside…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda’s fertile soils, favourable climate, and hardworking farmers have earned the country a strong reputation as the ‘food basket of Africa.’ But while our agricultural exports continue to grow in volume, their value remains…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda is richly blessed with agricultural abundance from coffee fields in the hills of Elgon to sugarcane plantations in Kakira, dairy farms in Mbarara, and fish from the depths of Lake Victoria. Yet, for…
A game-changing opportunity has emerged for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sub-Saharan Africa. The TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II, backed by a USD 10 million commitment, is poised to bridge the critical credit gap for businesses in the…
Angellar Babirye is a Ugandan farmer who is touching the lives of several youth through her start-up known as Lamalo Essentials, an entity from which she is minting money through value addition to agricultural produce. Being one of the icons…
MTN Uganda is set to host the MTN Group Chairpersons’ Forum in Kampala, bringing together high-level delegates from across Africa to discuss the future of connectivity on the continent. As a result of this development, a high-level delegation from MTN…