As a new school term begins, classrooms fill with eager learners, but behind the scenes, many schools face a familiar financial storm. Salaries must be paid, utilities cleared, supplies purchased, and facilities maintained, all before most parents complete paying school fees. This timing gap can strain budgets, disrupt operations and in extreme cases affect the…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, together with the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) have assured that Uganda’s fuel supply remains secure, stable, and continuous despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the joint press statement, the guaranteed supply is facilitated by the strong presence of UNOC’s supply partner in…
Absa Bank Uganda has officially released the route map for the 2026 Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run, scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026. Starting and finishing at Millennium Grounds, Lugogo, this year’s edition will feature three race categories winding through some of Kampala’s most challenging and iconic terrain. The Managing Director of Absa Bank…
By Olivia Mugaba- Head of SMEs at Equity Bank Uganda Many people assume that access to loans is the main challenge women face in business. While capital is crucial, it is not enough on its own. Money without a solid foundation often disappears quickly, leaving the business struggling. True success requires preparation, skills and strategic…
By Jael Christine Wawulira, Head of Customer Experience at Equity Bank Uganda For many women, banking is not just about opening an account or taking a loan. It is about finding financial services that understand their realities, support their ambitions, and respond to the responsibilities they carry every day. This is why customer experience has…
The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, market access, foster innovation, and improve service delivery. “So, the real goal of technological change is to accelerate productivity, expand market access, foster innovation, and improve service delivery. Industrial revolutions…
Women in Uganda’s Public Relations and other professional disciplines gathered on Saturday, 7th March 2026, a day before International Women’s Day, at Revive Wellness Spa in Kololo for the PRAU Women celebration held under the theme “The Full Woman: She’s Got It All. Hosted by the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), the event brought…
Junior Achievement Uganda has appointed Pamela Turyatunga, the Absa Bank Uganda Sustainability Manager, to its board. She brings to the board a passion for empowering youth and students for the world of work. She has been involved in training individuals and entities in financial literacy and guiding organisations in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
In honour of the holy season of Ramadhan, Absa Bank Uganda hosted over 200 members of the Muslim community for an Iftar dinner as part of its continued engagement with Muslim clients, partners, and community leaders. Beyond the evening of fellowship, the bank also announced a donation of essential food items and scholastic materials to…
In a stunning display of resilience and cultural heritage, members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities made an extraordinary journey to this year’s World Wildlife Day celebrations in Entebbe. After trekking over 500 kilometers from the hills of Kanungu District in Ruhija, they arrived laden with bundles of medicinal plants and a wealth of ancestral…
