Opening a restaurant is a dream that many people share, but only a few are able to turn it into a successful reality. The restaurant industry is known for being...
Not every entrepreneur faces the same barriers. While some struggle to access financing, others—like Ian Clarke—have found ways to navigate the system and unlock new opportunities. After stepping away from...
For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the...
Diana Nabukenya Adeyemi, Co-founder and CEO of Richland Foods Ltd, is the trailblazing entrepreneur behind the Yo ‘Nyama brand — a fast-growing network of halal butchery kitchens in Uganda. Her...
“Counting people should never cost a country its ability to make people count.” These words, first voiced during a 2015 keynote address by South African statistician Pali Lehohla at a...
In a region hungry for industrial transformation, one man is quietly forging a revolution. Sanjay Awasthi, the reclusive billionaire behind Tembo Steels, has built Uganda’s most advanced and environmentally conscious…
In a landmark moment for African enterprise, the continent’s wealthiest individuals have crossed the $100 billion threshold for the first time. The 2025 Forbes Africa Billionaires List shows that the…
The global job marketplace needs constantly evolve, yet tertiary education isn’t revolving as fast. However, across Africa, private investors have emerged to fill this void. One of Africa’s more prominent…
The insurance sector in Africa, particularly in Uganda, presents a remarkable opportunity for growth and innovation. With a penetration rate of only 0.85% in Uganda and under 3% across the…
In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception. An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established,…
Ugandan startups raised $19m in 2024, bouncing back from the lowly $4.8m that they raised in 2023 as per Africa: The Big Deal database. Africa: The Big Deal database is…
Pebuu Africa and Hamilton Telecom are set to enter into a strategic partnership. Hamilton will leverage Pebuu’s nationwide presence and footprint to advance digital transformation in the distribution and retail…
