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…
Uganda’s second school term is well underway but many headteachers are still wresting with a familiar problem; keeping the school running while waiting for parents to finish paying fees. Slaries, food, scholastic materials and facility upkeep all demand immediate attention, yet the money often comes in slowly. To help bridge this gap, Equity Bank Uganda…
Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) as they launched the 2026 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey, a flagship initiative designed to generate critical business insights, strengthen enterprise resilience, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities. Launched at KPMG…
NEMA ED, Dr. Akankwasah Barirega hands Absa’s Pamela Turyatunga the Green Financial Institution Award recognising the bank’s efforts in sustainable financing & environmental stewardship. Courtesy photo Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Green Financial Institution of the Year at the third edition of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards, held last…
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…
KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels and forms part of the bank’s broader environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
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…
As part of milestones in advancing Uganda’s digital future, MTN Uganda has delivered its statutory 2% levy to Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in which half of which goes to the Consolidated Fund and the other half is retained to finance the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund. This contribution supports the extension of reliable…
Equity Bank Officials visiting one of the Refugee settlement areas As the world marks World Refugee Day, a growing number of displaced families in Uganda are moving beyond survival and building sustainable livelihoods through access to financial services. Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day reminds the world that behind every statistic is a…
A high-level Government delegation led by the Vice President Jessica Alupo, and the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, over the weekend visited the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District to assess progress towards Uganda’s First Oil. The delegation, which included Cabinet Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other senior government officials, toured key project facilities including the Escarpment…
