regional integration Archives

UNOC Paid UGX 918 Billion for Kenya Pipeline Shares

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & Gas The Big StoryFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) invested over UGX 918 billion in the recently concluded initial public offering (IPO) of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking one of the region’s largest state-linked…

Innovative Interventions Ensuring Cross-border Banking keeps pace with growing trade and travel across East Africa

Brian EmorutCompany News News & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond their home countries, to follow and accommodate customers, be able to finance…

Uganda to host WFP Global Fleet Hub, establish unique humanitarian plates

Brian EmorutCompany News News & AnalysisDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

The Government of Uganda and the United Nations World Food Programme signed a landmark agreement Wednesday that establishes Kampala as the home of the WFP Global Fleet Hub, a strategic…

COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

Paul MurungiEast Africa Manufacturing & Industry Technology & Innovation The Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

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…