The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), is intensifying its efforts to secure essential resources for the country’s socio-economic transformation. This was highlighted this week by a high-level engagement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), which…
In a powerful demonstration of corporate responsibility intersecting with strategic growth, Glovo, a leading on-demand multi-category delivery platform, and community-based organisation Haba Na Haba have announced a compelling milestone: the successful rescue and distribution of 2,712,061 meals to food-insecure communities…
As Uganda edges closer to large-scale commercial oil production, the conversation is shifting from resource extraction to responsible development. At the heart of this transition is the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), which is aggressively positioning itself as a…
Uganda has achieved significant international recognition at the prestigious World Food Forum’s (WFF) flagship event in Rome, Italy, where the country was honoured as an outstanding global leader in the implementation of the South-South Cooperation Project. The award, announced during…
Mobile Money has transformed Uganda’s financial landscape, but with convenience comes complexity. As mobile money platforms become central to the economy, the battle against fraud intensifies. This challenge is front and center during this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to achieve…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has sounded a clear and urgent alarm this Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” As the leading cancer among women in Uganda, the disease presents a formidable public health challenge, yet one that…
The celebration of Emirates Airlines’ 25th Anniversary of operations in Uganda this week has cast a spotlight on the pivotal role of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in positioning Entebbe International Airport (EBB) as a secure, compliant, and continuously…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has dealt a significant blow to the operating model of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of the global giant Diageo Plc, under Felicite Nson’s leadership as Managing Director. Diageo…
In a move that underscores its commitment to driving socio-economic transformation, Stanbic Bank Uganda today rolled out its strategic financial literacy campaign, starting with a high-impact session in Mbarara. The initiative, part of the bank’s “Love Month” activities under Customer…
A strategic collaboration between MoMo by MTN and the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) is set to revolutionise how ordinary Ugandans access investment opportunities, moving the process from the brokerage office to the mobile phone. MoMo led by the Chief Executive Officer…
In a high-impact move to capture a significant share of the world’s largest outbound tourism market, the Uganda Embassy in Beijing, in partnership with the Consulate General in Guangzhou, utilised the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary to launch a comprehensive tourism…
The recent high-level meeting between the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) marks a significant diplomatic and financial breakthrough for Uganda. Held on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings,…
Africa is set for a significant strategic intervention as the continent’s top strategy professionals, policymakers, and business leaders converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) Africa Regional Conference 2025. Scheduled for October 30–31, 2025,…
The 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting, hosted this week by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in Kampala, underscores Uganda’s pivotal role in regional air navigation and connectivity. The partnership surrounding the North-Eastern Africa VSAT…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has taken a decisive stride toward securing its energy future and cultivating homegrown technical leadership by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global energy technology leader, Baker Hughes. This strategic partnership…