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...
Court has dismissed a case in which road construction firm, Valley Technical Services had sought for orders to overturn decisions of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) in awarding a…
Mastercard has announced the appointment of Victor Ndlovu as Director, Country Business Development Lead, East Africa. In his new role, Victor is responsible for growing Mastercard’s regional footprint in the…
Equity Group has returned strong quarter one results in a challenging environment amidst the multi-faceted Covid-19 crisis of health, economic disruption, and humanitarian challenges, giving hope of resilience and recovery….
Beverage firm, Rwenzori Bottling Company Limited has sued two companies and individuals claiming for refund of more than UGX100 million paid to the accused as rent. It is alleged that…
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has expressed frustration over failure by cryptocurrency operators to register with the government agency. Cryptocurrency trading, also known as mining, is a growing global wave…
The following is a list of the banks ranked by total assets as of 31 December 2020. Balance sheet information is from financial statements published by the banks in March and April
Bank of Uganda has commenced licensing of payment system operators, payment service providers and issuers of payment instruments. Payment service providers – also known as merchant service providers or PSPs…
Uganda has of late seen rapid growth in the number of smartphone shipments into the country which have overtaken basic phones, due to a rising levels of internet usage in…
As part of the bank’s annual tradition and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, KCB Bank Uganda has reached out a hand of hope by donating UGX7 million to CURE Children’s…
Poultry and feeds company, Biyinzika Poultry International (BPIL) has appointed Henry K. Mambwe as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 19th May 2021. Prior to his appointment, Mr Mambwe served with…
