Uganda’s digital future isn’t just a vision; it’s actively being built, and MTN Uganda stands at the forefront of this transformation. At the recent Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Ibrahim Senyonga, MTN…
Stanbic Bank and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have today unveiled a regional partnership aimed at empowering women’s economic development and advancing environmental sustainability across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. This collaboration, dubbed “Promoting Green Businesses and Jobs…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Uganda Police’s Senior Command and Staff College, Bwebajja, at Entebbe International Airport. The visit was specifically designed to provide members of the Uganda Police Force and…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is actively courting investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting lucrative opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and trade. This initiative comes after a delegation from the UAE,…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for financial inclusion in Uganda as MTN MoMo announced a partnership with Sanlam Uganda known as Cover by MoMo. This innovative mobile-based insurance platform is set to revolutionise access to protection, making…
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Fort Portal City, the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) has issued a powerful call to action. Under this year’s global theme, “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive…
Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
A silent yet profound crisis is unfolding across Uganda and indeed, the globe: millions of people are unable to produce the number of children they desire, not due to a rejection of parenthood, but because of formidable economic and social…
In a highly productive session this week, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), led by Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), engaged with key development partners to strategise on accelerating the growth of Uganda’s promising tourism sector. The discussions,…
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has today officially launched Uganda’s Biofuels Blending Programme (BBP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition journey. Nankabirwa, who was speaking during a presser at Uganda Media Centre,…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), under the leadership of Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, early this week participated in the Treasurers and Insurance Roundtable held in Washington, D.C., USA a pivotal global convening that brought together leading practitioners from the humanitarian…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has again cemented its position at the forefront of environmental stewardship, receiving the much-coveted National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. This prestigious accolade, presented at a vibrant ceremony held at the…
In a bold move that signals rising confidence in Ugandan leadership, Emmy Hashakimana, a seasoned commercial leader and until recently Head of Sales and Marketing at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has been appointed the new General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages…
The backbone of Uganda’s financial inclusion story, the microfinance sector, took centre stage today at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). The gathering, which brought together key players in the microfinance landscape, including…
Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service, has urged Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Town Clerks across Uganda’s local governments to move beyond routine duties and assert their presence through proactive, community-driven leadership. Nakyobe delivered the remarks today during…