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...
I&M Bank Uganda has crossed a historic milestone. For the first time, the Bank’s assets have exceeded the UGX 1 trillion mark, closing at UGX 1.1 trillion at the end…
President Museveni has endorsed the entry of Starlink satellite internet in Uganda after meeting with Elon Musk’s Starlink representatives including, Ben MacWilliams, the Global Licensing & Activation Manager and Brandi…
Every good business is as good as its board. Behind every thriving organisation are leaders who not only understand strategy but embody integrity, vision, and resilience. Yet for too long,…
Centenary Bank Uganda capped off 2024 with another year of impressive financial and operational growth, reinforcing its position as a market leader in financial inclusion and sustainable banking. The Bank…
Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Limited has reported its first loss in over five years, highlighting the difficult transition it is facing after downgrading to a Tier II Credit Institution in…
Despite transitioning from a Tier I Commercial Bank to a Tier II Credit Institution in 2024, Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited has proven resilient, maintaining profitability, growing its loan book, and…
At the just-ended Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) CMO Breakfast, held on April 25, 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Gloria Evelyn Byamugisha, the Group Chief HR Officer at Dangote Cement…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to pay Grace Tibihikira Makoko a total of over UGX 850 million in compensation following her unlawful dismissal from the…
In what promises to be a landmark gathering of Uganda’s foremost minds in economics, governance, and leadership, Dr. Louis A. Kasekende—Executive Director at MEFMI and former Deputy Governor of the…
Standard Bank Group has appointed Andrew Mashanda as the Head, Business and Commercial Banking (BCB), Africa Regions and Offshore, effective April 2025. In this role, Mashanda will lead the Group’s…
