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Chandan Singh assumes leadership at Bank of Baroda (Uganda), succeeding Shashi Dhar after a period marked by strong financial growth and operational stability. With rising profits, expanding assets, and increased lending, the transition signals continuity as the bank positions itself for further growth under experienced new leadership in a competitive market.
Chandan Singh assumes leadership at Bank of Baroda (Uganda), succeeding Shashi Dhar after a period marked by strong financial growth and operational stability. With rising profits, expanding assets, and increased lending, the transition signals continuity as the bank positions itself for further growth under experienced new leadership in a competitive market.

Chandan Singh Takes Over as Bank of Baroda Managing Director after Strong Growth under Shashi Dhar

Chandan Singh has effectively taken over as Bank of Baroda’s new managing director. The takeover brings to a close the tenure of Shashi Dhar, who has led the bank since his appointment
April 22, 2026
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Mercy Kainobwisho has redefined URSB through people-centered leadership and bold reforms. By driving digital transformation, strengthening systems, and expanding access, she has turned the Bureau into a modern, high-performing institution. Her tenure reflects a balance of innovation and accountability, positioning URSB as a key pillar of Uganda’s economic development.
Mercy Kainobwisho has redefined URSB through people-centered leadership and bold reforms. By driving digital transformation, strengthening systems, and expanding access, she has turned the Bureau into a modern, high-performing institution. Her tenure reflects a balance of innovation and accountability, positioning URSB as a key pillar of Uganda’s economic development.

Driving Transformation: Mercy Kainobwisho’s Five-Year Turnaround Has Transformed URSB From Legacy to a Digital Powerhouse

When Mercy K. Kainobwisho assumed office as Registrar General in December 2020, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) stood at a critical institutional crossroads. The country was emerging from the economic disruption
April 22, 2026
Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
Parliament has withdrawn the Traffic & Road Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2026, halting plans to reduce the vehicle import age limit from 15 to 13 years. Lawmakers cited affordability concerns, warning the move would raise car prices and transport costs, despite government’s push for cleaner, more efficient vehicles.

Bill Seeking to Ban Importation of Cars Older than 13 Years Collapses

A government proposal to tighten vehicle importation rules has collapsed after facing strong resistance in Parliament, bringing to an end months of debate over affordability, environmental protection, and economic policy. In a
April 21, 2026
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka defends the Bill as a transparency tool, Uganda Bankers Association head Wilbrod Owor warns of risks to capital flows, while journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo questions its sweeping definitions, together reflecting the legal, economic, and public tensions shaping debate over Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill.
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka defends the Bill as a transparency tool, Uganda Bankers Association head Wilbrod Owor warns of risks to capital flows, while journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo questions its sweeping definitions, together reflecting the legal, economic, and public tensions shaping debate over Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill.

A Bill Like No Other: Sovereignty Protection Push Raises Economic, Legal, and Political Questions

The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is emerging as one of the most contested legislative efforts in recent years; praised by backers, especially government officials, as a necessary safeguard for Uganda’s
April 21, 2026
Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega has led Uganda’s Insurance Regulatory Authority since 2010, overseeing the sector’s growth from UGX 240 billion to over UGX 2 trillion. His long tenure has brought stability and expansion, but now faces scrutiny as questions emerge over term limits and the future leadership of the Authority.
Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega has led Uganda’s Insurance Regulatory Authority since 2010, overseeing the sector’s growth from UGX 240 billion to over UGX 2 trillion. His long tenure has brought stability and expansion, but now faces scrutiny as questions emerge over term limits and the future leadership of the Authority.

Who Will Be the Next Insurance Regulatory Authority CEO: Or Will Lubega Be Granted a Fourth Term?

As the clock ticks toward June, when the current term of Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega is expected to expire, a quiet but palpable tension has begun
April 20, 2026
FIA Executive Director Samuel Were Wandera and Justice Bonny Isaac Teko stand at the center of Uganda’s evolving anti-money laundering landscape, where assertive enforcement meets judicial insistence on due process, highlighting a system striving to balance swift intervention with evidence, oversight, and timely, lawful case resolution across institutions and sectors.
FIA Executive Director Samuel Were Wandera and Justice Bonny Isaac Teko stand at the center of Uganda’s evolving anti-money laundering landscape, where assertive enforcement meets judicial insistence on due process, highlighting a system striving to balance swift intervention with evidence, oversight, and timely, lawful case resolution across institutions and sectors.

79% of Cases Unfinished: Inside the Financial Intelligence Authority’s Fragile Fight Against Money Laundering

Justice Bonny Isaac Teko’s ruling in BMS General Trading vs Financial Intelligence Authority and Attorney General (Misc. Cause No. 0025 of 2026) may, at first glance, appear to be a routine dispute,
April 18, 2026
Hon. Anite Evelyn. Minister of State For Finance In Charge Investment and Privatization (R) with a delegation from China. The team was in Country under the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour 2026, where government officials and diplomats presented a strong investment case.

Uganda Targets Industrial Growth Through Strengthened China Investment Partnerships

Uganda is positioning itself as a leading investment destination in Africa by leveraging its long-standing partnership with China to unlock opportunities in agro-industrialisation, manufacturing, and value addition. This effort is highlighted by
April 17, 2026
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A Photo collage of ICT State Minister Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabyanga, Richard Obita, Director of Technical Services at NITA-U and Godfrey Sserwamukoko, Chairperson of the Internet Service Providers Association of Uganda (ISPAU). Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange

Uganda Moves to Localize Data Traffic with Strategic NIPX Launch

Government has taken a decisive step toward digital sovereignty with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange. The platform is expected to reduce internet costs, improve speeds, and keep local data
April 17, 2026
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In November 2024, President Museveni officially launched construction of the Kampala–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s long-delayed efforts to modernise transport and boost regional connectivity.
In November 2024, President Museveni officially launched construction of the Kampala–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s long-delayed efforts to modernise transport and boost regional connectivity.

Uganda Turns to Citibank After Years of SGR Delays Over Financing

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 to financing
April 16, 2026
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