For nearly a decade now, state-owned telecom has been locked in a cycle of crisis and hopeful relaunches. The story of the Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) revamp is one of…
Every start of the year rolls in with the usual sparkle, vision boards, gym subscriptions, business plans, ambitious applications and beautifully typed goals pinned on bedroom/ office walls. The energy…
By Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and…
Most financial products do not fail because they are poorly designed. They fail because they are launched before institutions truly understand the people they are meant to serve. Uganda is…
By Annette Kiconco At the start of every planting season, thousands of Ugandan farmers confront the same calculation: when to plant, how much to invest, and whether to absorb risk…
By Ferdinand Kamya Uganda has made significant strides in strengthening tax compliance in cross-border projects, particularly in large infrastructure and consultancy engagements involving multinational firms. The principles are now…
Rosette Marine Akuc In the high-octane world of executive leadership, the narrative is often “beautified.” We are sold a vision of leadership that looks like a destination, a reward for…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has appointed Kenneth Owera as its substantive Chief Investment Officer (CIO). He will steward the Fund’s UGX28 trillion investment portfolio with the target of…
As Uganda heads into the much-awaited Presidential and Parliamentary elections this Thursday, January 15, 2026, the country will be voting in a process that has been financed through one of…
By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…
