Pearl Bank and the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) have announced a four-year strategic partnership to support the establishment of a specialized Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The facility is...
By Andy Wilfred Kulanyi School term costs are a reality many Ugandan parents quietly confront at the beginning of each school calendar. You may have planned. You may have saved.…
The Speke Group of Hotels, the hospitality arm of the Ruparelia Group, has reaffirmed its dominance in Uganda’s premium hospitality sector after two of its flagship properties secured top-tier classifications...
I&M Bank Uganda has reinforced its position as the official bank partner of the Kabaka Birthday Run, slated for its 13th edition on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. The 2026 Kabaka...
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Uganda’s business registry has undergone a major reset, with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) deregistering 50,003 companies that failed to comply with statutory filing requirements, revealing deep patterns of dormancy across key sectors of the economy. According to the Registrar of Companies’ notice dated 30 December 2025, the affected entities were struck off after failing to file annual returns for five consecutive years and subsequently failing to apply for restoration within the legally allowed period under the Companies Act. A review of the deregistered entities list shows that the action cuts across multiple sectors, but is particularly concentrated in…
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This festive season, Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) reminded customers that banking can still feel human, warm, and personal, as it concluded its Christmas campaign dubbed “Pearl Santa.” The campaign culminated in courtesy visits to key media houses including Nation Media, Vision Group and Next Media, in appreciation of their continued support in shaping and amplifying the Pearl Bank story, particularly during the Bank’s transition from PostBank to Pearl Bank. The Christmas season is traditionally marked by togetherness, joy and shared moments with family and friends, and Pearl Bank aligned its festive engagement to reflect this spirit. Through surprise visits,…
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When Dr. Richard Wemesa was announced as second runner-up at the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, the applause that followed did not merely celebrate a well-run farm in Wakiso District. The Vision Group’s Best Farmers Awards, in partnership with dfcu Bank, KLM, and the Netherlands Embassy, is an annual initiative recognizing outstanding Ugandan farmers, featuring transparent judging, significant cash prizes, and learning trips to the Netherlands to promote modern, sustainable agriculture. Dr. Wemesa’s national recognition as one of Uganda’s best farmers acknowledged something deeper: a story of patience, failure, reinvention and the quiet power of timely finance. At the heart of…
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Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage can have network connectivity through Starlink, which is the world’s largest 4G connectivity provider (by geographic reach). The satellite-to-mobile service will begin in 2026 with data for select applications and text messaging. This agreement also includes support for Starlink’s first broadband Direct to Cell system, with next-generation satellites that will be capable of providing high-speed connectivity to smartphones with 20x improved data speed. The…
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Centenary Bank has donated 10 computers to Our Lady of Consolata-Kisubi Hospital in a move aimed at strengthening digital health systems, improving patient record management and enhancing the overall quality of healthcare service delivery at the facility. The computers were officially handed over by the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, Mr. Fabian Kasi at the hospital premises and witnessed by the management and staff of Kisubi Hospital, representatives from Centenary Bank and other invited guests. Speaking at the handover, Mr. Kasi reaffirmed Centenary Bank’s commitment to supporting communities through targeted investments that address real societal needs particularly in health, education…
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Uganda’s business and leadership elite convened on Sunday, December 14th, afternoon for an intimate and highly curated Johnnie Walker Blue Club experience, hosted by renowned businessman and philanthropist Bob Kabonero at his private residence in Kololo. Synonymous with prestige and refinement, the Johnnie Walker Blue Club is an invitation-only platform that brings together distinguished leaders to connect, converse, and celebrate excellence over the world’s most exceptional Scotch whisky. Sunday’s gathering marked the final Blue Club experience of the year, offering members a fitting close to 2025. An Invitation-Only Gathering of Influence The guest list reflected the stature of the occasion….
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I&M Bank has introduced IMBRISK, a transactional solution that enables customers (new and existing) to deposit, withdraw, and transfer funds across I&M Bank branches in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. With this solution, customers can now seamlessly manage their funds and make transactions at any I&M Bank branch in the region, beyond the country where their account is domiciled. With the East African Community (EAC) borders open to member citizens for visa-free travel and movement, IMBRISK now gives customers the freedom to access their finances seamlessly while conducting business or traveling anywhere in the region. IMBRISK aims to address the…
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For ten years, the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) has steadily established itself as one of Uganda’s most effective youth development initiatives. Designed to strengthen practical skills, encourage innovation and stimulate enterprise at school level, the programme has become a reference point for how corporate partnerships can contribute to national progress. On 11 December 2025, during the 5th Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, NSC received two major awards at the event organised by Evolve Group Africa. NSC won the Best Use of Sustainability Award and the Best Not-for-Profit/Social Good Campaign Award. This recognition…
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Mobile money is the backbone of Uganda’s everyday economy. With over 30 million registered accounts and trillions of shillings transacted every month, mobile money powers how Ugandans pay, trade, and support one another. Much of this activity peaks on weekends. Across the country, Saturdays and Sundays record some of the highest transaction volumes, driven by market days, travel, social functions, remittances, and informal trade. For mobile money agents in taxi parks, trading centres, and neighbourhood kiosks, weekends are often the most profitable days of the week. Yet they have also been the most frustrating. When demand is highest, access to…
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dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, has crowned the winners of the Season 7 dfcu Rising Woman Awards 2025, recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs whose innovation, resilience, and leadership are driving economic transformation across Uganda. The national awards gala, held at dfcu Bank headquarters in Nakasero, brought together women entrepreneurs from across the country, alongside industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners, reinforcing a shared commitment to women’s economic empowerment. Winners Overall winner Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi received a UGX 15 million cash prize. She was followed by Lillian Doreen Najjemba of The Kitchen as first runner-up, taking UGX 10 million,…
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