The Uganda shilling extended its losses today touching the session’s low of 3930 / 3940 in the mid-trading hours of the day before retracing, closing the day at UGX 3920 / 3930 levels, according to Absa Bank Tuesday market report. Demand was primarily driven by corporates in the energy and manufacturing sectors, with offshore participants…
The Uganda shilling extended its losses today touching the session’s low of 3920 / 3930 in the mid-trading hours of the day before retracing, closing the day at UGX 3890 / 3900 levels, according to Absa Bank daily market report. Demand was primarily driven by corporates in the manufacturing, energy and telecom sectors, with offshore…
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna and Equity Bank Executive Director Claver Serumaga in the middle along with delegates at Equity Bank Trade and Investment Roadshow More than 150 business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector players from 10 nationalities have converged in Kampala for the 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow, seeking…
UWA and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have officially launched the Ishasha Collaborative Management Partnership, aimed at strengthening conservation, restoring the lion population and improving the management of the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth Protected Area. The partnership brings together UWA and WCS in a long-term collaborative approach that will focus on strengthening protected area…
KURA Board & Management join State Minister for Finance & Planning Amos Lugoloobi for a group picture at the launch KURA Asset Management has entered Uganda’s investment management market, targeting a growing pool of individuals, families and institutions looking beyond traditional savings towards professionally managed investments and long-term wealth creation. The entry comes amid significant…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated 35 solar-powered street lights valued at approximately UGX100 million to Kabale University as part of activities marking the bank’s 35 years of operations in Uganda under the Standard Bank Group. The donation will improve safety, security and visibility across the university campus while promoting the use of clean and renewable…
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi today presented the Charter for Fiscal Responsibility (CFR) for FY2026/27–FY2030/31 to the Parliamentary Committee on Budget, chaired by Rwampara County MP Amos Kankunda. The CFR outlines Government’s fiscal strategy to maintain macroeconomic stability, ensure debt sustainability and create fiscal space for strategic public investments & private-sector-led growth. This third Charter follows…
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is in talks with global commodities trader Vitol over a possible mandate to market the country’s newly branded crude, Pearl Sweet, as Uganda prepares for first oil exports in early 2027. Officials say negotiations are still ongoing and no final appointment has been confirmed. The discussions cover marketing of the…
Group Photo with All the Winners Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with pan-African tech initiative GirlCode and the National ICT Innovation Hub wrapped up the second edition of the GirlCode Uganda Hackathon over the weekend. Team HerTECH emerged as the overall winner securing a spot to represent Uganda in an Africa-wide competition for a USD…
Stanbic Uganda senior leaders Mark Ocitti and Mumba Kalifungwa lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially reopen the refurbished Kalangala branch as part of the bank’s commitment to enhancing custom Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled its newly refurbished Kalangala branch, combining a celebration of its 35th anniversary with a strong pledge to deepen financial inclusion…
