regional integration Archives

UNOC Paid UGX 918 Billion for Kenya Pipeline Shares

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 cross-border infrastructure

February 26, 2026

Energy, Oil & Gas·The Big Story

In East Africa, the biggest enabler of cross-border banking has been the ease of regional movement, as borders are open for member citizens under the EAC Common Market Protocol on free movement.

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

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 cross border

January 30, 2026

Company News·News & Analysis

On Wednesday, the Government of Uganda and the United Nations World Food Programme signed a milestone agreement designating Kampala as the headquarters for the WFP Global Fleet Hub.

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

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 base designed

December 4, 2025

Company News·News & Analysis

COMESA Competition Commission CEO, Willard Mwemba, President of Diageo Africa, Hina Nagarajan and EABL Group CEO, Mrs. Jane Karuku.

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

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 African Breweries

October 13, 2025

East Africa·Manufacturing & Industry·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story