Less than a year after Standard Chartered announced its plan to exit its Wealth and Retail Business (WRB) segment, the long-anticipated transfer to Absa Uganda has entered a decisive phase….
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East…
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, the debate is increasingly focused on the economy. At the heart of the opposition National Unity Platform’s (NUP) 2026–2031 manifesto is a…
For decades, Uganda’s trade story has been defined by its deepening integration into regional markets, rising dependence on Asia, and enduring ties with Europe. But when you look past the…
After a year in legal limbo, Uganda’s Competition Act has finally come to life. The Competition Regulations, 2025, are now in force, setting the stage for active enforcement of antitrust…
After a two-year probe, COMESA’s Competition Commission has forced Uber to rewrite parts of its rider contract. The Commission says the parts of the contracts mislead and unfairly tilt risk…
Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with…
Monthly Ugandan export earnings from Rwanda have dropped by 94% since the start of a political-turned-trade feud between the 2 sisterly nations in February 2019. Statistics from Uganda Bureau of…
