Beyond the policy challenges, the interview explores a sector in the midst of a structural evolution, driven by shifting tenant behaviours and the rise of decentralised, convenience-led suburban retail. Addressing...
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...
Mastercard has released a white paper revealing how gig work across East Africa is helping to drive economic growth by facilitating economic opportunities, improving livelihoods, and acting as a buffer…
To inspire him and rally support across the country, MTN Uganda is running an online campaign leading up to 7th Oct to drive awareness and encourage Joshua Cheptegei as he…
Doreen Nyiramugisha, the former Manager, Marketing and Communications at Bank of Africa has crossed over to Post Bank Uganda, where she has been appointed Head, Marketing and Communications. Doreen wields…
The Financial Year 2019-20 (FY 2019-20) has been a bag of mixed fortunes. The first half of FY 2019-20 was smooth, and the Fund performed well beyond its targets, collections…
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child yesterday, 14-year-old Esther Nakamanya was given control of Uganda’s leading financial institution, Stanbic Bank as acting Chief Executive for the…
Connie Nankya, the Communications and Public Relations Manager at Housing Finance Bank since 2017 has quit the Kololo-headquartered bank to take up a similar role at Movit Products Limited. CEO…
Opportunity Bank has appointed microfinance and financial inclusion expert, Robert Ongodia as its new Managing Director for Uganda, to replace Tineyi Mawocha. Mr. Mawocha, remains the Regional Director, Africa, a…
The Uganda shilling tumbled to trade near a two month low undermined by a surge in corporate and importer demand as the country opened up its entry points. At the…
Sokowatch, the innovative East African e-commerce platform, has emerged winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge in the USA. This year’s initiative was specifically developed to…
They say two wrongs don’t make a right, but for the Ruparelia Foundation, the charity arm of the Ruparelia Group, two of Kampala’s biggest environmental and sanitation problems—plastic waste and…
