CNOOC Uganda Limited has officially held the 2026 Best Performers Awards (BPA), reinforcing its sustained commitment to promoting academic excellence and supporting education development in the Kingfisher Development Area host districts of Hoima, Kikuube and Hoima City. The event, held in Hoima City, brought together key stakeholders including the Lord Mayor of Hoima City, district…
Absa Bank Uganda is positioning for its next phase of growth after a strong 2025 performance, with customer deposits rising to UGX 4.6 trillion and total assets increasing by 29.4%, strengthening its capacity to extend financing as demand for financial services grows. “Our performance in 2025 reflects the deliberate choices we have made to strengthen…
There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda’s banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline numbers. Pearl Bank’s latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 tell a story of strong growth. Profit after tax rose 34 percent to sh47.3 billion, customer deposits climbed 43 percent to sh1.42 trillion, and Wendi wallet balances…
By Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer for Africa, Middle East and Europe at Standard Chartered’s Wealth Solutions unit Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused on energy prices, given these remain the main channel to global financial markets….
Thousands of Ugandans braved the morning chill to take part in the 13th Kabaka Birthday Run, which kicked off early Saturday at Lubiri Palace in Mengo, drawing over 100,000 participants nationwide across 5K, 10K, and 21K races under the theme “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and Fight to End HIV/AIDS by…
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by participating in the 13th edition of the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2026. This year’s run is held under the theme of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030, a goal the bank says aligns closely with its mission. Speaking at the event, Executive Director Claver Serumaga noted that…
The 2026 edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, organised by Buganda Kingdom supported by Uganda Baati, among other companies, is projected to attract over 130,000 participants within Uganda and diaspora in the fight against HIV/AIDS according to the Run Chairman Hajj Twaha Kaawaase.sss Speaking during the sponsors’ recognition event at Bulange Mengo on 10th April…
Equity Bank Uganda has launched Equity Online for Business, a powerful new digital platform designed to simplify financial management and empower enterprises of all sizes. The platform represents a major upgrade from the Bank’s previous solution, EazzyBiz, offering enhanced speed, security and convenience to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Speaking at the…
