Museveni says government will buy Muyuge Sugar Factory for Busoga farmers

President Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers. Museveni made the announcement  while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and sugar manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge, Mayuge, on August 6. During the meeting, the farmers gave the government a green light to go into purchase…

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EACOP partners with Rotary to launch Green Schools initiative

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to advance environmental sustainability through the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The agreement, formalized in Kampala, establishes a collaborative framework to promote environmental stewardship in schools along the 1,443km pipeline route, spanning districts such as Hoima, Kikubbe, Kakumiro, Mubende, Kyankwanzi,…

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MTN deactivated simcard of Sarah Opendi’s husband. He sued and was awarded Shs 5 million

Atkins Godfrey Katusabe, the MP for Bukonzo West in Kasese district, has won a legal battle against telecom giant, MTN, after it deactivated his simcard due to what it called discrepancies in his indentification documents. Katusabe is the husband to Sarah Opendi, the vocal woman MP for Tororo. Justice David S.L. Makumbi of the High…

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Stanbic Bank hailed for revolutionizing money remittances sector

Government has recognized Stanbic Bank for its transformative impact on the remittance sector, as highlighted during the 8th Annual Uganda Bankers Association Conference in Kampala. The bank’s digital innovations, particularly the Flexipay platform, have enhanced the efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of remittance services, supporting Uganda’s diaspora and their families. In his address, Dr. Atingi-Ego, the…

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Uganda, Kenya strengthen trade ties

Presidents Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed seven new bilateral agreements, increasing the total number of trade and cooperation accords between the two East African neighbors to 25. The agreements, signed during Museveni’s visit to Nairobi, cover diverse sectors including tourism, property rights, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, transport, and investment promotion. At…

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Uganda’s ride-hailing motorcyle-taxis promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed

Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place within the city, police reports suggest motorcycles were involved in 80% of all road-crash deaths registered in Kampala in 2023….

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Stanbic Bank Uganda secures double win at Euromoney Awards 2025

Stanbic Bank Uganda has been named Best Bank and Best Investment Bank in Uganda at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, solidifying its position as the country’s leading financial institution. These prestigious awards highlight the bank’s dominance in retail, commercial, and corporate banking, and its pivotal role in advancing Uganda’s economic transformation. The Euromoney Awards,…

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Oil drilling will hurt Uganda’s tourism sector, says new study

A new study by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) has revealed significant concerns among Uganda’s tourism sector stakeholders about the impact of the country’s oil and gas industry on their livelihoods. The community-based research, conducted with 66 participants including tour operators, guides, travel agents, drivers, hotel workers, and food service providers, also unearthed…

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Why crypto assets like Bitcoin are central to Uganda’s $500 billion growth ambitions

Morrison Rwakakamba Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “Crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order intended to support the growth of the United States crypto industry, signaling an intention to approach crypto and block chain regulation with the objective…

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Late Keith Muhakanizi owns a chunk of DFCU [VIDEO]

The deceased former secretary to the Treasury, Keith Muhakanizi, owns a 0.20% stake in DFCU Limited, making him the third largest individual shareholder in one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions. Only Sudhir Ruparelia (0.29%) and businessman Rakesh Gadani (0.26%) owned more individual shares in the institution than Muhakanizi, according to the bank’s annual report for…

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Delays, funding shortfalls hindering execution of Uganda’s infrastructure projects, says report

A comprehensive report from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed significant challenges plaguing Uganda’s externally funded projects. Spanning sectors like agriculture, infrastructure, health, and education, the report highlights delays, funding shortfalls, and implementation constraints affecting critical development initiatives. The report details issues across numerous projects, including the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project,…

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Report: Uganda’s banking sector strong amidst global uncertainties

Uganda’s banking sector remains strong even when it is buffetted by several global challenges, the Bank of Uganda (BOU) Quarterly Financial Stability Review for March 2025 has revealed. The report notes that systemic risks have moderated, supported by strong domestic growth, low inflation, and BOU’s accommodative policies, although challenges like subdued private sector credit growth…

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Nankabirwa: Uganda’s electricity capacity hits 2000 MW

Uganda’s total electricity generation has reached 2,052 megawatts (MW) following the completion of the Chinese-built 600-MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, the minister of Energy Ruth Nankabirwa revealed yesterday. Nankabirwa told reporters that this marks a major milestone as the East African country works to secure affordable electricity to drive economic growth. The Karuma plant, financed by…

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Huawei holds job fair for ICT graduates in Uganda

Huawei launched this year’s university job fair in Uganda, aiming to connect graduates with employment opportunities in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The one-day event, dubbed the 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, was held at Kyambogo University, drawing hundreds of ICT students and recent graduates. It took place under the theme “The Sky…

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China donates nine hybrid goats to Uganda

Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda to boost goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats — three males and six females — landed at Entebbe International Airport on the night June 30 after a journey of more than 10 hours from Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province….

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Stanbic Bank wins NEMA sustainability award for the second consecutive year

Stanbic Bank has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability after receiving the prestigious National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. Organized by NEMA, the awards acknowledge and reward organizations and individuals implementing innovative and impactful environmental initiatives. On behalf of the bank, Catherine Adengo, Head of Sustainability,…

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Stanbic Bank spices up Kampala Restaurant Week with Flexipay

Stanbic Bank has officially joined Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 as the official payment partner, bringing on board its innovative FlexiPay platform which offers, convenience, and exclusive rewards for one of the city’s most anticipated culinary events. The partnership underscores the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting local industries while offering seamless digital payment solutions that elevate…

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Building industry resilience in emerging markets through development finance

As much as the increasingly interconnectedness of the global economy presents valuable opportunities, it also exposes individual countries to significant risks, with emerging economies bearing the most brunt. The commodity price boom, the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war provide cases of some of the global economic shocks that Africa has…

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Stanbic Bank launches FlexiPay campaign to promote financial inclusion, digital transformation

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the launch of a three-month nationwide campaign to boost its innovative digital payments platform, FlexiPay. The campaign dubbed the “Flexipay Cashback Explosion” kicked off at the offices of Boda Boda Banja, one of the bank’s key merchant partners in Kampala, with the goal of revolutionizing everyday transactions and accelerating digital…

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UDB registers robust 2024 performance, makes Shs 57.8 billion profit

Uganda Development Bank(UDB) announced a robust performance for 2024 registering a profit of Shs 57.8 billion. This marks a 16% increase from Shs  49.8 billion in 2023. During the release of the bank’s performance report yesterday, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, UDB’s managing director, emphasized the bank’s focus on resource efficiency and innovative funding to enhance its…

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Health sector takes lion’s share as government unveils Shs72.3 trillion budget

The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a Shs72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting its sights on transforming every corner of the country into a hub of commercial activity. Presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds yesterday, the budget signals a strong shift towards full monetisation of Uganda’s…

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Prudential Uganda awards Shs 135 million to top Makerere Actuarial graduates

Prudential Uganda has awarded Shs 135 million to the top five graduates of Makerere University’s Actuarial Science program as part of its ongoing efforts to grow actuarial talent in Uganda. The support is part of the Prudential Actuarial Support Scheme (PASS), launched in 2022 in partnership with Makerere University. The initiative recognizes academic excellence while…

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