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…
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…