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A photo collage of President Museveni, and U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two held a phone conversation on trade, commercial and migration cooperation.

U.S. Courts Museveni to Deepen Commercial and Trade Ties with Uganda

The United States of America has moved to reset relations with Uganda, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking by phone with President Yoweri Museveni about “opportunities to deepen U.S.–Uganda cooperation on

August 22, 2025

The Big Story

Uganda’s business mogul, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia to Speak at UK–Africa Business Summit 2025

Ugandan billionaire businessman and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia will return as a keynote speaker at the 15th UK–Africa Business Summit, scheduled for Friday, 12th September 2025, at the iconic Royal Horseguards Hotel

July 4, 2025

Global News·News & Analysis

Damali Ssali is the new Country Director for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Uganda.

Damali Ssali Appointed GAIN Uganda’s New Country Director

Damali Ssali has been appointed as the new Country Director for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in Uganda. GAIN is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to

May 27, 2025

Executive Profiles·The Big Story

From left to right: Sanjay Rughani, CEO Standard Chartered Uganda, Rola Abu Manneh, Standard Chartered CEO for UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Mr. Moses Bekabye, the Technical Advisor for Economic Affairs from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Mrs. Maria Kiwanuka - Standard Chartered’s Board Chairperson and Independent Non-Executive Director.

Standard Chartered Uganda Hosts Investment Dialogue to Boost Regional Trade

Standard Chartered is set to invest in boosting regional trade, particularly between Uganda and the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as one of the major export destinations for Uganda according

May 23, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Company News

Top Banks Eye Acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Retail and Wealth Business

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Chief Executive, Sanjay Rughani has indicated that a number of major banks have expressed interest in acquiring the bank’s Retail and Wealth Business. The London-based group announced in

May 23, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·The Big Story

Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo and Kenneth Ayebare elected to East Africa Business Council’s Uganda Chapter

The Uganda Chapter of the East African Business Council (EABC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering regional economic integration, with the election of new representatives during the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting held

December 4, 2024

Business & Markets·East Africa·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Ms. Bolaji Agbede the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer Acess Holdings will oversee the merger and aquisition..

COMESA CLEARS Finance Trust Bank acquisition and merger with Nigeria’s Access Bank

Dr. Mahmoud Momtaz, the Chairperson of The Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa (COMESA) Competition has cleared the merger and acquisition of Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank with Nigeria’s Access Bank, a

May 19, 2024

Business & Markets·The Big Story