The path to sustainable and resilient economic growth in East Africa lies not just in capital investment, but in the strength of collaboration between investors and government policymakers. This was the core message delivered by Kenneth Mutaonga, Co-founder of Asilia…
A historic moment in African aviation unfolded over the weekend as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Cessna float plane successfully took off from Entebbe, instantly reigniting the sense of connectivity across the Lake Victoria islands. This event is more than…
A devastating drowning incident at the Busowoko Falls in Jinja city over the weekend has not only claimed the life of a respected public official and expert in the gas and oil sector, but also delivered a profound blow to…
For too long, corporate governance discourse has portrayed the Company Secretary as the power behind the throne; a shadowy yet influential figure whispering counsel from behind closed doors. While poetic, that phrase no longer fits the modern governance architecture. It…
Uganda’s poultry sector is emerging as a powerful engine for national development, moving beyond subsistence farming to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, job creation, and food security. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
The second day of the 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held in Kampala this week, zeroed in on the critical confluence of investments, innovations, and collaboration that is rapidly fueling Africa’s financial technology growth story. A major presence at the…
Uganda’s creative sector is set for a major acceleration, moving from being just a source of entertainment to a significant driver of national development ambitions, jobs, and exports. This commitment was powerfully demonstrated by the launch of the Next Creata…
The annual NSSF Kampala Hills Run, a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at transforming learning conditions in public primary schools, has been rescheduled. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director, Mr. Patrick Ayota, announced this week that…
Uganda has secured a major victory on the international standardisation stage, after Eng. James Kasigwa, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), was elected as a Council member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the 2026-2028…
In a move set to transform the landscape for marketing and creative enterprises across Africa, The Alliance of Independent Agencies (the Alliance) has formed a pivotal strategic partnership with the Pan-African Agency Network (PAAN). This collaboration establishes a robust global…
The 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday, under the theme “Fintech for Sustainable Growth: Innovations, Investments & Inclusion,” served as a powerful convergence of Africa’s top financial technology leaders, regulators, and innovators. The…
The 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit that kicked off in Kampala today has become the platform for a powerful declaration: East Africa is entering an “unstoppable” era of growth, powered by deliberate regional integration and massive capital mobilisation. Held…
FINCA Uganda has secured a major strategic advantage with the appointment of Mr. Alfred Brian Agaba as a new Director. This move is not just an addition to the board; it represents a deliberate step to inject high-level, international expertise…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has initiated a significant change in Uganda’s leadership for fighting corruption by appointing Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya. The appointment, which maintains the continuity of the…
Africa’s financial landscape is to undergo a significant transformation as the continent’s major pension funds prepare to converge in Kampala, Uganda, for the inaugural “$700 Billion in 1 Room” All Africa Pensions Summit. This pivotal meeting, announced today during a…