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...
On 14 April 2022, Justice Mabeya, of the High Court in Kenya cancelled a 20-year concession that had leased Mumias Sugar assets to Sarrai Group in December 2021. The termination…
MTN Uganda has recorded a landmark UGX641.5 billion in net profit for 2024, reflecting a strong financial performance and a year of sustained commercial momentum. Under the leadership of Chief…
Iron sharpens iron, and it is all about integrity, a positive mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. These are the core principles that have defined Kate Kiiza, the CFO…
Insurance gross written premiums grew by 12.04%, increasing by at least UGX 192.4 billion in the three months to December 2024. Details contained in the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Market…
ALP East Africa, the first fully integrated firm in East Africa, has announced key leadership appointments across its Uganda and East Africa offices, further strengthening its commitment to providing top-tier…
In an era where professionals frequently change jobs in search of higher salaries, better working conditions, or new challenges, Kisaka is a rare example of stability. She has spent 17…
Beyond the conventional channels of writing insurance premiums, insurers have also built a new revenue stream of bancassurance through which they partner with banks to recruit new policyholders. During the…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has come under intense scrutiny following its abrupt cancellation of the National Payments Switch (BNPS) procurement process. This move has raised significant concerns over transparency,…
Hima Cement investor, Sarrai Group is set to take over and re-develop Kilembe Mines based in Kasese District after signing a new agreement with the government. Hima Cement which is…
Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits, has today, March 3, 2025, officially welcomed Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive. His appointment, first…
