Ugandans applying for temporary visit and tourism visas to the United States of America will now be required to post a visa bond, following a new policy introduced by the…
In a sweeping diplomatic shake-up that has resonated across continents, the Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors and senior career diplomats from posts around the world, a move…
Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition…
A November 2025 RMB white paper titled Continent at a Crossroads has warned that Africa is entering a decisive decade. The choices governments, firms, and regional blocs make will determine…
How do you rate Uganda’s performance with MTN’s continental portfolio, both in digital adoption but also returns, compared to other African markets? Yes, as MTN, we are operating in 16…
Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with the transaction awaiting approval from the Comesa Competition Commission. Alterra Capital Partners, an Africa- focused equity firm is set to acquire Java House from Actis International, a U.K based limited liability company registered in accordance with the laws of England. Actis holds an investment fund under the Actis LLP, a Mauritian investment holding company,which through its subsidiaries, is involved in the fast food and restaurants business, operating the Java House…
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In the heart of Uganda lies Kampala International University (KIU), an institution that has quietly but powerfully become a cradle for nurturing the next generation of leaders in East Africa. Among its many success stories is that of Stella Kijange Lajiri, a dynamic leader whose remarkable achievements exemplify KIU’s impact on shaping future change-makers. Stella’s journey from a first-year law student to an influential advocate for human rights and gender equality underscores KIU’s role as a transformative force in higher education. During her time at the university, Stella held key leadership roles that laid the foundation for her future. For…
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Travelling in rural Uganda and interacting with the population whose farming activities are imperiled by unprecedented rainfall patterns, one is likely to hear farmers who have worked the same land…
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 investors in this space is Kenyan Peter Kagunye, the CEO of Africa Education Holdings (AEH) with four universities under its belt. His journey from a young accounting graduate in Boston to the helm of one of Africa’s most promising educational enterprises is a testament to his resilience, expertise, and unrelenting drive to make a difference. Peter Kagunye’s story begins with a strong academic foundation. He pursued his undergraduate studies at…
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An Auditor General’s investigation has exposed the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for mishandling over UGX 13.8 billion, which was meant to support Ugandan innovators in developing their ideas and innovations from prototypes into finished products. Details show that in 2017, the government, through the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, embarked on a National ICT Initiatives Support Program (NIISP) to create an ICT ecosystem that could provide local innovators with the necessary financial, technical, and infrastructure resources to incubate, develop, and market their products in Uganda, the East African Region, and beyond. However, a Value for Money Audit…
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The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has noted with concern that the Tilenga and KingFisher Development Area oil projects in western Uganda are behind schedule in hitting completion targets, with some activities also facing a funding crisis. The Auditor noted that whereas the Uganda commercial oil production plans had set a target of drilling 451 oil wells, the Field Development Plan (FDP) designated only 177 (approximately 39%) as necessary for the initial phase of oil production targeted for November 2025, and which was later projected to 2027. However by the time of the compiling of the Auditor’s report in November 2024,…
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Uganda High Commission, New Delhi in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Airlines, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) is set to participate in the prestigious Outbound Travel Market (OTM), the leading Travel, Trade Show in India scheduled to take place from 30th January to 1st February 2025 at JIO World Convention Center, Bombay. The Indian travel market is at its inflection point and ranks among the world’s fastest-growing markets. According to an Expedia report, by 2025, 13.9 million leisure departures will be recorded from the metropolitan city. Business travel accounts for…
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Uganda, a major recipient of America’s foreign aid, could find herself in a tough position after the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump issued an executive order halting all foreign development assistance pending review in a manner that aligns, and is consistent with Trump’s new government priorities. “The United States foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values. They serve to destabilize world peace by promoting ideas in foreign countries that are directly inverse to harmonious and stable relations internal to and among countries,” the…
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Kareem Ghaly has been appointed as the Head of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at Alta Semper Capital LLP, with operations based in Cairo, Egypt. Bringing with him over 14 years of substantial experience in investment and advisory services, Kareem has a proven track record of successfully executing transactions exceeding US$ 7bn in both Egypt and the bigger MENA region. Before joining Alta Semper, Kareem worked at the British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom’s development finance arm. During his tenure at BII, he established a huge on-ground presence in Egypt, driving activity across multiple sectors and…
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Government offices have continued to default on water bills which have ballooned to UGX 73 billion as the burden shifts to ordinary Ugandans who shoulder most of the payments. Details submitted to Auditor General Edward Akol, reveal how National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) receivables, or amounts yet to be paid, clocked UGX 355 billion in water bills, out of which over UGX 72.5 billion (20%) relates to unpaid bills by Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Some unpaid bills have been outstanding for more than two years. The Auditor General noted that the matter of unpaid bills was brought…
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