Uganda’s decision to contract Citibank to mobilise funding for its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) marks a significant turning point for a project that has faced years of delays, largely due...
Uganda is paying heavily to keep cash alive. Every year, trillions of shillings are absorbed into an economy still built around physical currency through the systems that print, transport, secure,...
When David Wandera officially stepped into the role of Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda in May 2025, the appointment marked far more than a routine leadership transition—it signaled a...
As Uganda’s capital markets mark three decades of growth, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) stands at a pivotal moment; transitioning from building foundational structures to driving transformative impact. Since its...
Airtel Africa is setting its sights firmly on Uganda as a key investment destination, with Group CEO Sunil Taldar signalling deeper capital deployment and continued technology rollouts in what he...
International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation. For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy,…
Sprung up on the banks of the world’s longest river – the Nile – on the fringes of Kabalega Falls National Park, also known as Murchison Falls National Park, is…
Damali Ssali has been appointed as the new Country Director for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Uganda. GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in…
Citibank Uganda closed the 2024 financial year with a net profit after tax of UGX 71.9 billion, up from UGX 68.3 billion in 2023. This performance secured the bank’s position…
To unpack the complex intersection of leadership, governance, and organizational resilience, CEO East Africa Magazine’s Paul Murungi sat down with Trevor Ariho, Chief Executive Officer of the League of East…
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited (DTB Uganda) reported a mixed financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a significant inflexion point in its decade-plus-long growth story. After…
Imagine earning a remarkable safari trifecta without straining your wallet – sounds enticing, right? If your passions revolve around birdwatching, exhilarating game drives, and stunning landscapes, this adventure is tailored…
Earlier this month, Pride Microfinance Limited, Uganda’s largest Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution (MDI), officially transitioned into a Tier II banking institution, earning the regulatory nod to operate as Pride Bank Limited….
Against a backdrop of slowing credit appetite and shifting investment strategies, Uganda’s commercial banking sector recorded UGX 35.24 trillion in customer deposits in 2024, up from UGX 33.60 trillion in…
As Kampala’s urban boundaries stretch farther from the city centre, the once-sleepy residential enclave of Kyanja has emerged as a focal point for retail and mixed-use real estate investment. Now,…
