News & Analysis

Finance Trust Bank Releases UGX 250 million for Women’s Super League and Women’s Elite League

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 20, 2026March 6, 2026

Finance Trust Bank (FTB) has released UGX 250 million to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) as part of its ongoing five-year sponsorship commitment toward the development of women’s…

UK Strengthens Trade Partnership with Uganda 

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Ugandan businesses and workers stand to benefit from new partnerships as a major UK business delegation arrives in Kampala this week. Invited by the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, during her visit to…

Julius Kyazze Steps in as CEO of Live54+, Consolidating Creative Ventures Under New Pan-African Conglomerate

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Ugandan media, advertising and entertainment entrepreneur Julius Kyazze has stepped into a new leadership role as Chief Executive Officer of Live54+, marking a strategic consolidation of businesses he co-founded into…

20 Ugandan Lives Quietly Change Direction: Airtel Africa Foundation Unveils UGX 3.85bn Tech Fellowship

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Starting on 5th February 2026, the lives of 20 Ugandans from underprivileged backgrounds will never be the same again, with their futures changed forever, thanks to the Airtel Africa Foundation…

Billionaire Amos Nzeyi in Uganda Airport Deal with the Ruler of Sharjah

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Ugandan businessman Amos Nzeyi has been linked to a proposed new international airport project in southwestern Uganda following remarks by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the 2026 Tarehe Sita celebrations….

Emirates Deploys Next-Generation A350 to Entebbe, Expanding Premium Economy Reach to Uganda

Muhereza KyamuteteraGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Emirates Airlines will introduce its Airbus A350 aircraft on the Dubai–Entebbe route beginning March 29, marking the first time the aircraft type will operate scheduled services to Uganda. The deployment…

Uganda pitches heritage experiences at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) in Mumbai

Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Uganda has embarked on aggressive marketing of Brand Uganda in India to promote tourism and investment. Uganda High Commission in India, in partnership with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda…

Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Uganda sign EUR 641.1 million (UGX 2.747 trillion) agreement to finance key infrastructure projects.

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija on behalf of the Government of Uganda and Sanjay Rughani the CEO and Head of Coverage, Uganda at Standard Chartered…

Innovative Interventions Ensuring Cross-border Banking keeps pace with growing trade and travel across East Africa

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond their home countries, to follow and accommodate customers, be able to finance…

Ruparelia Group Deepens Its Bet on Kampala With Phase Two of Kingdom Kampala Building

Muhereza KyamuteteraNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Ruparelia Group has unveiled the next chapter in one of its most visible urban investments, moving ahead with Phase Two of the Kingdom Kampala development, a bold expansion anchored…