Uganda’s hospitality industry should invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies to cut operating costs, attract investment and improve the country’s competitiveness as a tourism destination, Minister of State for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro has said. Nyamutoro made the call during the launch of the National Green Hospitality Initiative at Serena Hotel Kampala. The programme aims…
Uganda’s investment outlook is strengthening as economic growth, rising foreign exchange reserves and the expected start of commercial oil production create new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, extractives, tourism and other sectors. Economist Stella Otieno said Uganda had maintained strong economic growth while inflation remained relatively low, giving investors a more predictable economic environment. Otieno was…
By Catherine Psomgen For decades, corporate social responsibility (CSR) across Africa has largely revolved around donations, charity drives, and short-term community interventions. While these initiatives remain important, they often fall short of creating lasting, systemic change. Increasingly, the future of impactful corporate responsibility lies in sustainable investments that develop people, strengthen institutions, and shape future…
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 students into the fifth cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), bringing the total number of scholars enrolled since the programme started in Uganda to 512. The commissioning ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday, also marked the graduation of 81 scholars from the pioneer 2022 cohort who have completed…
