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...
Colin Asiimwe is back at MultiChoice Uganda as the Head of Marketing, overseeing the DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and Pearl Magic brands. Asiimwe previously worked with MultiChoice before leaving the business….
Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary Irene Batebe has confirmed that the Auditor General’s report on Umeme’s buyout amount will be released next week, just a few days to the expiry of…
In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces…
Uganda Airlines has officially launched direct flights to London, United Kingdom. The airline will fly four times a week using the Airbus A330-800neo. Ms Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Uganda Airlines CEO…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has absorbed an estimated 2,200 of Umeme staff, out of the 2,400 staff that the private power distributor holds currently. UEDCL Managing Director,…
Government, through Ministry of Finance is seeking about $ 50 million (UGX 183 billion) from Absa Bank as capital investment into the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to fully…
MTN is expected to complete the separation of its financial technology (Fintech) business from its listed company under MTN Uganda in the first half of this year. The separation, which…
In the heart of Masaka, a small mustard seed was planted 20 years ago. Today, that seed has grown into a towering tree with strong branches, offering shelter, hope, and…
Bank of Uganda has started the implementation of regulation of substantially well capitalised Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos). The move, which starts with the issuance of an MDI licence…
Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria are among the few African countries that will not face the consequences of a proposed travel ban by U.S President Donald Trump, which if implemented, will…
