Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with...
In the heart of Uganda lies Kampala International University (KIU), an institution that has quietly but powerfully become a cradle for nurturing the next generation of leaders in East Africa....
Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reappointed Dickson Mushabe, the Founder and CEO of Hostalite, to the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) board. This appointment recognizes Dickson’s outstanding...
Travelling in rural Uganda and interacting with the population whose farming activities are imperiled by unprecedented rainfall patterns, one is likely to hear farmers who have worked the same land...
The global job marketplace needs constantly evolve, yet tertiary education isn’t revolving as fast. However, across Africa, private investors have emerged to fill this void. One of Africa’s more prominent...
By Kenneth Kawuki The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organizations. It is…
The insurance sector in Africa, particularly in Uganda, presents a remarkable opportunity for growth and innovation. With a penetration rate of only 0.85% in Uganda and under 3% across the…
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company (UETCL) has been ranked as the most profitable public company with a profit of UGX 82.3 billion earned through energy sales in the Financial Year…
Uganda Airlines’ expansion plan to dominate the aviation industry has been met with financial hurdles after a new Auditor General’s report unearthed the Airlines’ performance for the Financial Year 2023/24…
Airtel Uganda has a new boss, Soumendra Sahu. He joins Uganda’s second-largest telco at an interesting time— increasing competition from MTN, the market share leader, and other independent ISPs. There…
In the African startup ecosystem, acquisitions are rare. This is true for nascent ecosystems, and Uganda is no exception. An acquisition happens when one company, typically larger and more established,…
Ugandan startups raised $19m in 2024, bouncing back from the lowly $4.8m that they raised in 2023 as per Africa: The Big Deal database. Africa: The Big Deal database is…
When Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda, steps onto the gym floor, she’s not just working out for herself. Her dedication to physical fitness reflects a deeper philosophy: a fit…
Rotary Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Foundation, successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert at Nsambya Gardens. The event raised a total of $239,000 which will…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has tapped Jean-Guy Afrika, a fellow Rwandan seasoned economist who spent over a decade at the African Development Bank, to lead the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)…