Politics & Goverment

10 Things Bank of Uganda’s Michael Atingi-Ego Did to Stabilise the Economy in 2024

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Many analysts agree that the Ugandan economy in 2024 exhibited remarkable resilience, navigating a landscape fraught with global uncertainties and regional challenges. At the centre of this performance was Dr…

Rwanda Updates Banking Laws

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Rwanda’s vision of becoming a prominent financial hub makes a substantial advancement with the New Law nº 044/2024 of 30/05/2024 governing banks (the “Banking Act” or the “New Banking Act”)….

EACOP’S Tanga Oil Export Hub impresses Ugandan Officials as Completion nears

Brian EmorutEast AfricaEnergy, Oil & GasPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryDecember 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Extensive progress has been made on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, with the construction of a high-tech oil export terminal in Tanga – Tanzania, attaining crucial targets….

Reimagining the Role of Ambassadors & High Commissioners in Economic Diplomacy

George ArodiPolitics & GovermentThought LeadershipDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo,…

Government launches Results-Based Financing Programme to support Clean Energy adoption and access

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the…

PPDA Clears Way for Kyenjojo-Kamwenge-Bwizi Road Upgrade Despite Procurement Disputes

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western…

Uganda Unveils Forestry Compensation Strategy to Tackle Energy Sector Emissions

Brian EmorutEnergy, Oil & GasPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP29)…

Rwanda Has Extended its Import Tax Exemptions on Electric Vehicles to 2025.

Jonathan N. LubwamaBusiness & MarketsEast AfricaEntrepreneurshipGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25….

Who is David L. Kalyango, Bank of Uganda’s new Head of Bank Supervision?

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes,…

How Rwanda’s Pioneering Approach is Charting a Path for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation in Africa.

Jonathan N. LubwamaEntrepreneurshipNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…