Makerere University

For Victoria University, the accreditation marks a key milestone in its expansion into health sciences and professional training.

Victoria University Named Among Nine Accredited to Train Pharmacists as PSU Tightens Standards

Uganda’s pharmacy education landscape has received a significant boost following the accreditation of nine universities to offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme—an important step toward strengthening professional standards and ensuring quality in
April 18, 2026
Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta is the country director at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), where she leads IPA Uganda’s strategic direction, partnerships, and operations. Before joining IPA, she was Senior Research Advisor and Research Director at GiveDirectly. Here, she oversaw a global portfolio of 20+ cash transfer trials and served as the organisation’s evidence spokesperson.

She Chose Humanity: How Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta Is Redefining Leadership through Dignity and Compassion

In a world with many pains, treating people humanely is fundamental. It is the simple joys that restore hope to people, and Miriam Opwonya Laker-Oketta has experienced that firsthand. She has seen
March 27, 2026
L to R- Fred Percy Kisa a digital transformation incharge at NSSF,Dr. Gorretti Byomire an Inclusive Education Specialist, Israel Arinaitwe Stanbic's Head of Personal Banking and others during the discussion.

Stanbic Bank Calls on Graduates to Tap into Skills and Financing Opportunities

Stanbic Bank’s head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe, has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and position themselves
March 16, 2026
Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship beneficiaries pose for a photo after being unveiled in Kampala on 5 February 2026. In the background (L–R) are Patrick Mbonye, Chief Executive Officer of Q-Sourcing Servtec Group; Hannington Karuhanga, Chairman of Airtel Uganda; and Soumendra Sahu, Airtel Uganda Managing Director and CEO, during the launch of the UGX 3.85 billion (USD 1.024 million) scholarship programme.

20 Ugandan Lives Quietly Change Direction: Airtel Africa Foundation Unveils UGX 3.85bn Tech Fellowship

Starting on 5th February 2026, the lives of 20 Ugandans from underprivileged backgrounds will never be the same again, with their futures changed forever, thanks to the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship.
February 18, 2026
dfcu CEO Charles Mudiwa shares insights during the 2025 Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Annual Public Lecture at Makerere University on 3rd December.

Breaking Barriers: Charles Mudiwa on Intergenerational Leadership at Makerere 

On 3rd December 2025, dfcu Bank CEO Charles Mudiwa delivered a powerful address at the Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Annual Public Lecture at Makerere University. Speaking under the theme “Shaping Africa’s Future: Intergenerational
A photo montage of Knight Frank’s Judy Rugasira Kyanda, Broll Property’s Moses Lutalo, Quality Chemical’s Ajay Kumar Pal, Stanbic Bank CFO Ronald Makata, MTN CFO Andrew Bugembe, and Innovex’s Douglas Baguma. Uganda’s CEOs and CFOs are navigating a tight-liquidity economy where money is costly and slow-moving. Discipline, smarter capital allocation, and tighter risk management now define survival as companies rethink growth, debt, and currency exposure.
A photo montage of Knight Frank’s Judy Rugasira Kyanda, Broll Property’s Moses Lutalo, Quality Chemical’s Ajay Kumar Pal, Stanbic Bank CFO Ronald Makata, MTN CFO Andrew Bugembe, and Innovex’s Douglas Baguma. Uganda’s CEOs and CFOs are navigating a tight-liquidity economy where money is costly and slow-moving. Discipline, smarter capital allocation, and tighter risk management now define survival as companies rethink growth, debt, and currency exposure.

Surviving in a Cash-Crunch Economy: How CEOs, CFOs are Managing Debt, Forex, and Capital in a Tight Liquidity Market

Money remains expensive in Uganda. Bank of Uganda has kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% since August 2025, one of the longest periods without adjustment. The message is clear: maintain
November 17, 2025
Cheque handover: dfcu Bank partners with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to renovate classrooms and improve learning at Bwera Primary School, Kabale.

PICTORIAL: dfcu Bank Partners with Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to Renovate Bwera Primary School in Kabale.

dfcu Bank has joined hands with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University to support the renovation of Bwera Primary School in Kabale District. The Bank contributed UGX 20 million towards
October 1, 2025
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