The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has an ambitious plan to reset Uganda’s economic trajectory. In its manifesto, the party, led by Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, promises to steer the…
When the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) unveiled its 2026–2031 manifesto, attention quickly turned to its economic agenda. The party, one of Uganda’s largest opposition forces, is promising what it…
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, the debate is increasingly focused on the economy. At the heart of the opposition National Unity Platform’s (NUP) 2026–2031 manifesto is a…
As Uganda heads into another electoral cycle, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled its 2026–2031 Manifesto, branding it a programme for “consolidating socio-economic transformation.” The document doubles as both…
It is one of the most common questions asked of chief executives and board chairs: “What keeps you awake at night?” It’s meant to reveal the depth of their leadership,…
For decades, Uganda’s trade story has been defined by its deepening integration into regional markets, rising dependence on Asia, and enduring ties with Europe. But when you look past the…
Uganda’s banking sector has never been stronger on paper. And the Bank of Uganda’s latest Financial Soundness Indicators show why. Banks, the indicators show, are heavily capitalized, flush with liquidity,…
The private sector entered August on a cautious but hopeful note. Two major business surveys show that while the economy remains on a growth path, financial strain and weak present…
On September 4, 2025, Justice Susan Odongo of the Commercial Court Division of the High Court in Kampala ruled against an application by the Baitwa brothers and their company to…
Following a brazen system breach that manipulated the agency banking platform to leading it to make double transactions to bank agents requesting float, CEO East Africa Magazine understands the system…
