The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is set for enhanced operational stability and strategic continuity following the appointment of Eng. Richard Matsiko as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Rising from his previous role as Deputy CEO, Eng. Matsiko’s immediate assumption…
After years of strategic planning and significant investment, Uganda’s long-awaited journey to become an oil-exporting nation is about to be realised. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a pivotal USD5 billion infrastructure project, has officially entered its “12-month sprint,”…
Uganda is set to host a landmark gathering that will redefine Africa’s development finance landscape. The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on Thursday, July 24th, 2025, officially launched the Uganda Development…
Uganda’s aviation sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first half of 2025, with Entebbe International Airport recording a significant surge in international passenger and cargo traffic. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), this positive trend underscores Uganda’s…
The journey for another cohort of aspiring filmmakers has officially begun at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy, marking the start of a new academic year dedicated to nurturing the continent’s next generation of creative professionals. This milestone…
Uganda’s tourism sector is set for a significant transformation following a high-level meeting where the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), the European Union and over 20 global development partners convened to address critical challenges and chart a sustainable path forward. This…
Uganda’s energy and extractives sector is witnessing a transformative shift, driven by a cadre of exceptional women leaders strategically positioned across key government organisations. These powerful figures are not only steering national energy security and development but also championing inclusivity,…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is spearheading a critical initiative to bridge and amplify the synergies between Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector and its vibrant tourism industry. This strategic alignment, led by Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of PAU,…
Uganda is intensifying its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom to accelerate its energy transition, enhance the electricity infrastructure, and unlock its vast mining potential. This commitment was reaffirmed during a crucial meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at…
In a move set to boost Uganda’s leading business education institution and strengthen the link between academia and industry, Olive Birungi Lumonya, the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been appointed Chairperson of the Makerere…
In a landmark decision set to redefine Uganda’s digital and financial landscape, shareholders of MTN Uganda led by Charles Mbire, overwhelmingly approved the structural separation of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MoMo) from MTN Telecom. This strategic move, unveiled at…
Uganda is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to enhance air connectivity and bolster its thriving tourism sector. A high-level Ugandan delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, engaged in a…
In a powerful declaration that will reshape the country’s digital landscape, MTN Uganda has unveiled its strategic evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider to a fully-fledged TechCo. This bold transformation, unveiled by Ibrahim Senyonga, MTN Uganda’s General Manager for Enterprise…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, under the leadership of Kenneth Mumba Kalifungwa as the Chief Executive Officer, has solidified its position as a superpower in the country’s booming financial sector, being crowned Uganda’s Best Bank and Best Investment Bank for 2025 at…
Uganda is intensifying its commitment to transforming its agri-food systems, securing national food security, and elevating rural livelihoods through a bolstered partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. In a high-level engagement at State House,…