Key stakeholders from civil society, government, and the oil and gas sector have pledged to deepen cooperation and foster mutual understanding to advance best practices in business and human rights in Uganda’s extractive industry. The commitment was reaffirmed during the…
When a bank finances medicine for the sick, power for a nation, and the dreams of entrepreneurs, it does more than grow its loan book, it secures a stake in the future of its country. In recent weeks, Stanbic Bank…
The symposium, themed “Contemporary Local, Regional, and Global Trends in the Agrochemical Industry,” brought together over 200 delegates from various stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, development partners, academia, civil society, and the media fraternity. According to Agnes Mbabazi, the…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has signed a USD 30 million (about Shs109,412,100,000) line of credit agreement with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The agreement…
MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Uganda’s digital transformation through strategic partnerships and technological innovation. The company, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, hosted the MTN ICT Government Round Table at the Sheraton Kampala…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA), has taken a significant step towards enhancing aviation safety and protecting the country’s wildlife and tourism sector by constituting the National Committee on Wildlife Hazard Management. This committee, chaired by Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, the…
The ICT Government Round Table, hosted by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with MTN Uganda, was held today at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. This high-level engagement brought together stakeholders to discuss and shape the country’s digital…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is set to showcase the country’s oil investment prospects at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, a premier energy investment event. UNOC’s CEO, Proscovia Nabbanja, will highlight the opportunities available in Uganda’s oil and…
MTN Uganda has today extended its continued support to the Anglican Church by donating Shs10,000,000 to the Northern Cluster, which is leading this year’s Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations. The symbolic handover ceremony was held on Wednesday morning in Arua and…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Juliana Kagwa, who was appointed today to lead the organisation that’s key at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector. Her appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a poverty alleviation project that has been transforming lives and empowering communities in Uganda ever since it was launched by the government in 2022. As part of this wealth creation tour in Greater Luwero…
Uganda Airlines launched direct flights from Uganda to the United Kingdom early this week, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s resurgence. The inaugural flight touched down at London Gatwick Airport on May 18th, 2025, and the Airline will…
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) has elected Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), as Vice President for Africa. Dr. Mutikanga was elected to the position of…
The visit of the National Drug Authority (NDA) to DEI Biopharma Limited’s facility today marks a significant milestone in not only Uganda’s but also Africa’s pharmaceutical industry. This event, according to Dr. Mathias Magoola, the founder and Managing Director of…
Kampala’s skyline is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the vision and expertise of real estate developers like Ashaba Ainea. As the Executive Director of SMS Construction Limited Uganda, Ashaba is behind some of the city’s most iconic projects, including…