By Maryann Wanjiku Michuki There is a truth many of us quietly live with: in Uganda, one medical emergency can change everything. A Twitter user once captured it painfully well...
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...
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...
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...
Mobile money agents are the engine of Uganda’s everyday economy, and this is most visible on weekends. From Friday evening through Sunday, transaction volumes surge as customers trade, pay, and...
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has launched a competition among universities dubbed BeSmart DrinkSmart, Beera Mu Class to promote a culture of responsible drinking and reduce the harmful use of alcohol…
Conservation enthusiast Dr Akankwasah Barirega has been appointed the new Executive Director for the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Dr. Akankwasah replaces Dr. Tom Okurut who served for ten years…
Dr Peter Kimbowa (PK) has been appointed the new Board Chairman of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) effective September 1, 2021. But who is he? Dr Peter Kimbowa, popularly…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf to increase its clients’ access to quality higher education. Under the partnership, Stanchart’s clients and employees…
Airtel Uganda has renewed its commitment to the people of Rwenzori region through corporate social responsibility, connectivity and financial inclusion. The company yeterday commissioned 3 mast sites, donated two mobile…
Rotary Uganda, Centenary Bank and partners, on Sunday, held a successful virtual cancer run marking the 10th anniversary since they started the fight against cancer. The Rotary Cancer Run, which…
Ridelink, a Ugandan e-Logistics startup has raised US$150,000 in pre-see funding to scale its operations. The US$150,000 was raised in partnership from Ortus Africa Capital, Omidyar Network and African Leadership…
By Michael Jjingo Covid-19 has disrupted the ways of life in many aspects, not only the number of times we wash our hands, masking, the social distancing, online meetings, among…
PostBank in 2020 posted a better-than-expected performance, especially considering the impact of the pandemic on the economy. We have now crossed the first half of 2021, into the second half—…
In this one-on-one, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mathias Katamba talks about the good performance, how the bank is supporting economic recovery and what the customers should expect while doing…
