Matovu Muhudi, the founder of Elsmart conservation technologies When Matovu Muhudi watched his mother struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after years of cooking over smoky traditional stoves, he saw more than a family tragedy. He saw a public health crisis affecting millions of Ugandans. Rather than continue treating the symptoms as a medical…
Emmanuel Bassa, the director of Enersave Enterprises Limited showcasing some of the solar technologies offered by the company Less than two years after its establishment, Enersave Enterprises Limited has transformed from a fledgling clean energy business into one of Uganda’s emerging players in the clean cooking sector, earning recognition as a hub under the Uganda…
MTN Uganda Chairman Charles Mbire (centre) poses for a photo with Stanbic Uganda Holdings leaders Sam Mwogeza, Grace Semakula and Catherine Poran during the inaugural Investor Day Forum held in Kampala. Courtesy photo Business leader Charles Mbire has set a powerful tone for Uganda’s investment community, telling participants at the inaugural SBG Securities Investor Day…
Osward Kakande showing one of the production machines used to make the stoves When Osward Kakande watched his mother struggle with persistent coughs and headaches caused by smoke from traditional cooking stoves, he never imagined that her suffering would inspire a business now valued at more than Shs450 million. Today, the founder and director of…
Every June, the world celebrates Dairy Month, highlighting the vital role of dairy farming in improving nutrition, creating employment, and driving economic growth. In Uganda, the dairy sector supports millions of livelihoods and contributes significantly to the country’s agricultural GDP. Yet, ticks and tickborne diseases remain a major obstacle to increased productivity and profitability. Through…
The Uganda shilling traded under pressure during the week driven by sustained corporate demand amid weaker dollar inflows, according to Absa Bank Weekly Market Report. Dollar supply from entities paying end of Financial Year taxes wasn’t sufficient to offer support to the local unit. Additionally, offshore investor appetite for the foreign currency remained elevated amid…
The Uganda shilling pared back some of the losses recorded earlier in the week, supported by subdued dollar demand and a renewed influx of foreign currency supply on the interbank market, according to Thursday Market Report by Absa Bank Uganda. The local unit found footing as corporate dollar demand remained relatively light. The USD/UGX pair…
Quality education should never be interrupted by temporary cash flow challenges. Every school term comes with significant financial obligations. Schools must pay staff salaries, purchase food and scholastic materials, maintain facilities, and ensure learners have a conducive environment to thrive, often before tuition fees have been fully collected. This creates a funding gap that can…
Muhuza John Bosco, Head Chef at Polland Food Centre, preparing food from the restaurants smart kitchen When Polland Food Centre opened its doors in 2025, the aroma of sizzling delicacies filled the air. But behind the scenes, another scent lingered stubborn smoke from traditional charcoal stoves that were quietly burning through profits. Like many fast-growing…
The Uganda shilling continued to trade under pressure today, primarily driven by sustained corporate demand amid weaker dollar inflows, according to Wednesday Absa Bank Uganda Market report. Additionally, offshore investor appetite for foreign currency remained elevated amid global dollar strength. The unit closed the day trading at 3705/3715, softer compared to the opening levels of…
