CAPTION: President Museveni, holding an umbrella in Uganda flags colours, black yellow red, and other officials commissions the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Meat and Beans Processing Factory at Katonga in Kisozi, Gomba District. (PPU photo). By Our reporterKISOZI – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Meat and Beans Processing Factory at […]
CAPTION: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon Sanjay Tanna, center, with UBL officials and other guests at the launch at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday July 14, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Celia NsimireKAMPALA – Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has released the findings of an independent study by Oxford Economics Africa examining the company’s contribution […]
CAPTION – Kenya’s refinery ambitions gather pace as Ruto says Dangote project will create 60,000 jobs. [Photo by Wu Hao – Pool/Getty Images] By AgenciesLAMU – Kenya expects a proposed oil refinery backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to create about 60,000 jobs as the country pushes to establish itself as East Africa’s leading energy […]
CAPTION: Finance Minister Henry Musasizi after a meeting with PPDA officials on July 3, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses. […]
CAPTION: South Sudan and Kenyan officals during the meeting in Nairobi Wednesday 8th, 2026. (File photo). By AgenciesNAIROBI – Kenya has summoned South Sudan’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi over the continued mistreatment of its citizens, citing the eight-month detention without charge of Kenyan Timothy Maina Nderi, denial of consular access, and escalating attacks on Kenyan truck […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – After 16 years at the helm of Centenary Bank, Fabian Kasi handed over the top leadership position to Godfrey Byekwaso. Fabian leaves behind a financial institution that has grown significantly in scale, reach and impact, while remaining grounded in its founding purpose of serving ordinary Ugandans. Speaking during a farewell engagement […]
CAPTION: Security Printing Company Ltd (USPC), Finance Director, Mr Alfred Mwumva Sebahire, right, witness and George Mugerwa, left, Managing Director, USPC exchange at contract with Mr Thomas Hendle, centre, Managing Director /Head of Sales, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions at USPC office in Entebbe Friday July 3rd, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Wandera Ouma). By Stephen Wandera […]
By AgenciesNAIROBI – Tanzania has announced a bid to expand access to affordable housing and infrastructure financing following discussions between the Ministry of Finance and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) on the sidelines of the 26th Annual General Meeting of the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). The discussion held in Nairobi between Tanzania’s Deputy Minister […]
CAPTION: KCB Bank Uganda staff with the graduates pose for a photograph during the ceremoney Wednesday July 2nd, 2026. (Courtesy photo).By Our reporterKCB Bank Uganda celebrated the graduation of Senior Leaders and NextGen Leaders from its KCB Leadership Way Academy’s programmes, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to building a high-performance leadership pipeline to drive growth, innovation, […]
CAPTION: Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Henry Musasizi, right, exchanges the agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, Sanjay Rughani, right, after signing in Kampala on Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Standard Chartered and the Government of Uganda today signed a financing […]