The appointment of Allen Kagina as the chairperson of the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) council is a significant milestone in the development of Uganda’s education sector. Kagina, formerly the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA),…
Uganda’s young robotics innovators returned home over the weekend in triumph after excelling at the 2025 VEX World Robotics Championship, where they competed against more than 800 teams from around the world. The team left the country on May 02,…
PostBank Uganda’s attainment of Tier One status is a significant milestone that reflects the bank’s strong performance and commitment to serving its customers. This achievement not only demonstrates the bank’s financial stability but also enhances its competitiveness in the market.…
Post-harvest losses are a significant challenge facing the agricultural sector in Uganda and, largely, Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 37% of food produced lost between production and consumption, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the…
In a significant move to promote sustainable finance and green growth, aBi Finance, headed by Mona Muguma Ssebuliba as the Chief Executive Officer, successfully conducted a nationwide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) training series for Tier 4 financial institutions and…
The rope-pulling between the Government of Uganda and Umeme is not about to end; the latest twist in the saga is that Umeme now demands USD 292M (approximately Shs1,062,885,840,000) as the total claim for its buyout. It should be noted…
Stanbic Bank, through its business development initiative, the Stanbic Business Incubator, headed by Catherine A. Poran, as Chief Executive, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to empower women investing in Green Agribusiness. The partnership, which is part of…
Jumia, Africa’s most ambitious e-commerce experiment, is at a crossroads because of the unstable African E-Commerce landscape. According to Farouk Mark Mukiibi, a Retail Brands Strategist and Marketer, following a major investor exit, where Baillie Gifford offloaded a USD18 million…
In a significant move to drive economic growth and empower manufacturers, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have embarked on a collaborative effort to improve service delivery and support manufacturers in Uganda. On…
As Uganda prepares to celebrate Eid Adha on June 6, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has rolled out strict directives to ensure that meat sold across the country is safe for human consumption. The directives,…
The power of collaboration and innovation was resonant at the MTN MoMo API Innovations Workshop, which was held today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. The event brought together developers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the potential of…
Dfcu Bank has taken a significant step towards driving economic growth and transformation in Uganda with the launch of the dfcu Foundation. The Foundation, which was first established in 2017 as the Agribusiness Development Centre, has transitioned into a full-fledged…
Uganda’s energy sector, just like most African countries, is poised for growth, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are playing a crucial role in driving this development. However, according to Brian Tahinduka, Stanbic Bank’s Executive Head: Energy, Infrastructure and Mining, collaboration is the…
The Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Mr. Ernest Rubondo, has been awarded the prestigious SPE Africa Regional Director Special Award for his exceptional contributions to the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the advancement of the…
The African Development Bank Group has a new president, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, who was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors on May 29, 2025. Dr. Tah will assume office on September 1, 2025, for a five-year term, succeeding…